Edmonton International Film Festival

GET READY EDMONTON!!!
The 38th annual Edmonton International Film Festival is back Sept. 26 - Oct. 5, 2024

Feature films, lunchbox shorts, galas, and more are back in town this fall! We are so thrilled to share our schedule and events with you (some are already posted ) and we hope you’re excited too.

Ticket sales coming soon - check in here or on our website for the latest and greatest on all things EIFF.

We can’t wait for the EIFF season to begins and we know you’ll all LEAVE DIFFERENT

GET READY EDMONTON!!!
The 38th annual Edmonton International Film Festival is back Sept. 26 - Oct. 5, 2024

Feature films, lunchbox shorts, galas, and more are back in town this fall! We are so thrilled to share our schedule and events with you (some are already posted ) and we hope you’re excited too.

Ticket sales coming soon - check in here or on our website for the latest and greatest on all things EIFF.

We can’t wait for the EIFF season to begins and we know you’ll all LEAVE DIFFERENT

The finish line is in sight, but there's still more to take in this weekend!

TODAY:
Short Stop 4.0 @ 12 PM
Short Stop 5.0 @ 2:30 PM
Closing Night Gala + Hey, Viktor! @ 6:30 PM
MONSTER (Encore) @ 9:00 PM

TOMORROW:
The Pot Au Feu @ 6:30 PM

Image of The Pot Au Feu playing at Telus World of Science Sunday at 6:30 PM

Schedule & more information here: https://eiff2023.eventive.org/schedule

Spotlight on Feature Film: Hey, Viktor!

Twenty-five long years after his time in the limelight, former child actor Cody Lightning tries to revive his fortunes with a self-produced sequel to Smoke Signals in this smart, irreverent new comedy. With mockumentary-style footage and tons of local landmarks, HEY VIKTOR! is irresistible.

This screening will also feature a Q&A with guests from Hey, Viktor! Plus, an after party at The Art Gallery of Alberta's main floor! Small bites will be provided, and a cash bar.

Saturday September 30 | Muttart Theatre at Stanley Milner
6:30 PM

Tickets and more information: https://eiff2023.eventive.org/films/64d27a8094566900266e89fe

Spotlight on Feature Film: Lessons from the Sunflower

Lessons from the Sunflower is the inspiring story of one artist’s determination to make the most of a second go at life. Steven Csorba uses his experience as a survivor of devastating illness, and the example of resilience and beauty in the struggle that he draws from a simple, common garden plant to help others understand how they too can overcome enormous challenges to healing, improve their overall health, discover a deeper purpose in life and ultimately find the happiness all of us yearn for.

This screening inludes a Q&A with Director/Producer Ava Karvonen and Steven Csorba following the film.

An afterparty will also be hosted at The Lingnan (10582 104 Street, north of Rogers Place). This reception runs from 9pm-12am, and will include small bites and a cash bar.

More information & tickets: https://eiff2023.eventive.org/films/64d251a34527510094b67379

We're officially at the halfway point. The middle of the race where we've come so far, but still have a ways to go!

There's still some amazing films to see all the way until Sunday. Here are some highlights:
- Purgatory Jack featuring a Q&A with Jason and Brett Butler TONIGHT!
- Q&A with Jon Gann, producer of Karen Carpenter: Staving for perfection
- Hey Viktor! Closing Night Gala
Plus there are two more days of LUNCHBOX Shorts

A full schedule of events is here:
https://eiff2023.eventive.org/schedule

What's been a highlight for you in this movie marathon? Comment below!

Image from Hey, Viktor!
Director, Screenwriter, Actor: Cody Lightening

Spotlight on Feature Film: Karen Carpenter: Starving for Perfection

For the first time, we hear Karen Carpenter’s personal struggle in her own voice through never-before-released recordings—and through the legendary voices of those who knew her and were inspired by her music. As the #1 American musical act of the 1970s, the Carpenters were on “Top of the World,” producing a string of pop masterpieces. But behind closed doors, Karen’s quest for perfection resulted in low self-esteem, a disheartening love life, and a public battle with anorexia nervosa, which resulted in her untimely death at the age of only 32. Karen Carpenter: Starving for Perfection is a captivating, revealing, and unvarnished documentary providing astounding new insight into the singer’s tragically short life and enduring musical legacy...

Thursday, September 28 | 7:00 pm
Muttart Theatre in the Stanley Milner Library

This screening will feature a Q&A with Producer Jon Gann and guests.

Tickets and more information: https://eiff2023.eventive.org/films/64d2513c7e33c800474b38e0

Spotlight on Feature Film: Purgatory Jack

Purgatory Jack is a neo-noir mystery thriller set against the backdrop of Purgatory, a dangerous and destitute landscape run by outlaws and outcasts. Former musician turned grizzled private detective, Jack Marlin, has a new case and it’s helping new arrival Viv Vacious, a punk pop star who overdosed, find her mother who committed su***de twenty years earlier. By outwitting the outlaws, these two musicians from clashing eras will unlock a murderous conspiracy and discover why blood is more than a drug.

Wednesday, September 27 | 6:30 pm
Muttart Theatre in the Stanley Milner Library

This screening will also include a Q&A with Directors Jason and Brett Butler after the film.

https://eiff2023.eventive.org/films/64d25260c6f63d002c75400b

Planning your week ahead? Treat yourself to an extra long lunch break and join us for LUNCHBOX Shorts, Monday - Friday at the Muttart Theatre in the Stanley A Milner Library.

September 25 - 29
12:10 PM - 1 PM
Tickets and full line up here: https://edmontonfilmfest.com/schedule

*The Girl With The Red Beret is part of LUNCHBOX Shorts on September 26.

Thank you to everyone that joined us for last night's Opening Gala featuring 'A S**t Day' by Kevin T. Landry.

A big thank you to our after party vendors for the tasty treats!
Milk and Honey Cupcakes
Righand Distilling
Crumbl Cookies
Doughnut Party
Backstairs Burgers

Now get out there and see some films!
Check out the full schedule here:
https://edmontonfilmfest.com/schedule

Our fourth stop in this movie marathon is the Ledcor Theatre in the Art Gallery of Alberta. Catch "The Mattachine Family", Friday, Septembre 22 at 7 pm and "Short Stops" Sunday afternoon.

Tickets and more information here: https://edmontonfilmfest.com/schedule

Photo from Explore Edmonton

Spotlight on feature film MONSTER:

When her young son Minato starts to behave strangely, his mother feels that there is something wrong. Discovering that a teacher is responsible, she storms into the school demanding to know what's going on. But as the story unfolds through the eyes of mother, teacher and child, the truth gradually emerges.
From legendary director Hirokazu Kore-eda (SHOPLIFTERS, EIFF 2019; BROKER, EIFF 2022)

Monday, September 25 | 6:30 pm
Saturday, September 30 | 9:00 pm
TELUS World of Science - Edmonton

More information and tickets: https://edmontonfilmfest.com/films

https://youtu.be/Dr1mOzqYzXI?si=DvvtpADyJbKykuOW

Monster (2023) Japanese Movie Trailer English Subtitles (怪物　予告映像　英語字幕) In one lakeside town a small incident that appeared to be a typical fight among school children spirals out of control. The inconsistent stories grow the con...

New this year! We're excited TELUS World of Science - Edmonton is one of our 4 amazing venues. Check out our full festival schedule for films on the big screen!

Please note, EIFF is not screening films in IMAX.

Photo from Explore Edmonton

https://edmontonfilmfest.com/schedule

Want more behind the scenes? Check out our list of films that include Q&As with directors, producers, writers and all the other people that make movie magic happen.

Look for the "guests attending" icon on the offical festival schedule.

Image from 'Lost Lake Confessions"
September 24th at 6:30 PM
Muttart Theatre at the Stanley Milner Library
Q&A with Director Jason William Lee and guests following the screening.

More information and tickets here:
https://edmontonfilmfest.com/schedule

Only planning on taking in a few films? Think of it as a 10 KM rather than a Marathon and get your 6-pack.

The EIFF 6-pack works like 6 individual tickets to all regular priced ($15) films! So you can take 5 friends to 1 film, or 3 friends to 2... you do the math!

More information, tickets and passes at https://eiff2023.eventive.org/welcome

We begin our week of LUNCHBOX Shorts™ with a theme we hold dear to our hearts: the passing of time, and how it affects us all. Our shorts have subjects with wisdom beyond their years, acts of kindness and love, and reminders that the connections we make transcend our age and bind us together. Sweet, funny, and heartfelt, this program is a perfect way to kick off our lunchtime series.

Monday, September 25
Muttart Theatre at the Stanley Milner Library
12:10 - 1 pm
Autumn Leaves
Confessions
Things Unheard Of
All Choked Up
Madeleine

Tickets and more information at https://edmontonfilmfest.com/
Image from All Choked Up

Lessons from the Sunflower is the inspiring story of one artist’s determination to make the most of a second go at life. Steven Csorba uses his experience as a survivor of devastating illness, and the example of resilience and beauty in the struggle that he draws from a simple, common garden plant to help others understand how they too can overcome enormous challenges to healing, improve their overall health, discover a deeper purpose in life and ultimately find the happiness all of us yearn for.

Join us for a screening on Friday, September 29 at the Muttart Theatre in the Stanley Milner Library. This screening will include a Q&A with Director/Producer Ava Karvonen and Steven Csorba following the film.

Tickets and more information at https://edmontonfilmfest.com/

Our next venue highlight brings us to the Muttart Theatre in the Stanley Milner Library. During the festival, check out feature films plus Lunch Box Shorts.

See the full schedule and start planning your marathon!
https://edmontonfilmfest.com/schedule

September 21 - October 1

Close to You marks Elliot Page's first leading role in 6 years. This feature film was also co-written by Page.

Sam (Elliot Page) hasn’t been home since his transition, and after four years in Toronto, he takes a long-dreaded trip back to Cobourg for his father’s birthday. On the train there, he runs into Katherine (Hillary Baack), a friend from high school with her own complicated life now, and feelings from their unresolved past begin to bubble to the surface. It’s a serendipitous encounter, as Sam worries about seeing his family after so much time apart — not for fear that they’ll reject him, but because of the unsolicited comments and questions he’ll receive about his transition, placing the weight of his family’s ignorance and discomfort squarely on his shoulders.

See it this year at EIFF
Wednesday, September 29 at 9pm
Metro Cinema Garneau Theatre
Tickets and more information:
https://edmontonfilmfest.com/films

On September 21, join us for the Opening Night Gala! The evening features a screening of 'A S**t Day', a Q&A with Director Kevin T. Landry and Producer Macha Houssart, PLUS an after-party at the brand new The Bell in Scona.

Tickets for the Gala are limited; purchasing in advance is encouraged.

https://edmontonfilmfest.com/schedule

Image from 'A S**t Day'

We're excited to present this year's festival in 4 venues around Edmonton.

Film lovers are probably familiar with the historic Garneau Theatre. Here at Metro Cinema, catch feature films and the Opening Night Gala on September 21.

Check out the full schedule and get your tickets today!
https://edmontonfilmfest.com/schedule

Our 37th Festival is just under three weeks away. Join us for a movie marathon to beat all movie marathons by purchasing an all-access pass.

Learn more and get yours here:
https://edmontonfilmfest.com/tickets-passes

Edmonton International Film Festival
September 21 - October 1

We are at bringing hydration to runners today! Good luck to all the competitors!

EIFF season is almost upon us once again! With incredible short films, eye-opening Q&As, and exclusive Gala events, the Edmonton International Film Festival is more exciting than ever! And with FOUR venues to choose from, It's A Marathon!

This year, we're excited to announce that we're screening at the LEDCOR Theatre at the Art Gallery of Alberta, the Muttart Theatre at the Stanley A. Milner Library, Metro Cinema at the renowned Garneau Theatre, and the Telus World of Science's massive IMAX screen.

As an early treat for you, our incredible audience, we're announcing our Shorts (including LUNCHBOX!), our Opening and Closing Night Galas, and a selection of our Q&A screenings– along with our Tickets and All-Access Passes!

Opening and Closing Night Gala + After-Party tickets are available now for $40! Quantities are very limited, so secure your ticket today! Party details are still being ironed out, but you don't want to miss these HOT ticket events!

6-pack tickets are available now for $75! Get six admissions for the price of five, valid for all screenings except LUNCHBOX Shorts and Gala After-Party.

Finally, our All-Access Pass returns! $199 for one admission to every screening, including LUNCHBOX Shorts and all Gala events!

Tickets and Passes are available now through the link in our bio!

EIFF is once again excited to present the Oscar Nominated Short Films!

Each package screens ONE time at GARNEAU THEATRE.

Animation (96-mins.) March 1 @ 6:30pm
Live Action (110-mins.) March 2 @ 6:30pm
Documentary (165-mins.) March 5 @ NOON

Tickets on sale SOON.

Happy 2023, time for another EIFF giveaway!
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Wanna enter? Follow us, comment below, and share this photo on your story! Winners will be drawn at 4PM MST 🤗

FYC: An Irish Goodbye (dirs. Ross White & Tom Berkeley, Ireland)

On a farm in rural Northern Ireland, estranged brothers Turlough and Lorcan are forced to reunite following the untimely death of their mother. But when the pair discover an unfulfilled bucket list belonging to their late mum, their pained reunion takes an altogether different course.

We were so lucky to have so many incredible filmmakers attend ! Did you know that alumni get a discount code for their submissions? check out our website for more information!

We continue to receive kind messages about their experience with 🙏🏻Jenna for the kind words. ❤️