Category: Filmmakers in Attendance
Friday July 28th – Thursday August 3rd!
The Beguiled – 2nd Week! An injured soldier seeks refuge at an all-female Southern boarding school. Soon, sexual tensions lead to dangerous rivalries as the women tend to his wounded leg while offering him comfort and companionship. Certain Women – A lawyer contends with office sexism and a hostage situation;
Friday July 21 – Thursday July 27!
-Past Lives- Held Over for a 2nd Week! 5 Stars! “Past Lives isn’t just a great film. It may be a perfect one…Emotionally engaging from the start, bolstered by brilliant performances…I absolutely loved it.” (Arizona Republic) -Asteroid City- 4/4 Stars! “I didn’t want Asteroid City to end…The movie is
Friday July 12th – Thursday July 18th!
Pavarotti – from 2x Oscar winning director Ron Howard! Photograph- from Cannes award winning director Ritesh Batra! Wild Nights with Emily – Sidewalk Film Festival: Audience Choice Award winner! Hail Satan? – Ottawa Premiere! Sundance Film Festival: Grand Jury Prize Documentary nominee! Real Genius – Women Directors Film Festival: Retro
Friday January 5 – Thursday January 11!
-A Haunting In Venice 2nd Week: -Eileen -Dream Scenario John Cassavetes Film Fest: -Opening Night Greg Sestero in Attendance: -Miracle Valley- Ottawa Premiere! -Big Shark- Canadian Premiere! -The Room- Jan 5, 6, live commentary Jan 7
Friday January 29th – Thursday February 4th!
Ottawa Premieres! Fractured Land – Award winning Canadian documentary about a young Aboriginal leader confronting fracking practices. Roar – The legendary 1981 adventure film, unearthed by Drafthouse Films! Remember…no animals were harmed, but 70 foolhardy humans were. Oscar Nominees! Carol – Actress: Cate Blanchett, Supporting Actress: Rooney
Friday January 27 – Thursday February 2!
New York Cat Film Fest – An exploration through film of the fascinating felines who share our lives, creating a shared audience experience that inspires, educates and entertains. A portion of every ticket donated to Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue! New York Dog Film Fest – Celebrating the bond between dogs
Friday January 22nd – Thursday January 28th!
Ottawa Premiere’s – The action packed Ip Man 3, and the doc Al Purdy Was Here, about the iconic Canadian poet. Multiple Oscar nominees Carol and Brooklyn. Plus, Will Smith in is Golden Globe nominated performance in Concussion, and Tom Hardy’s British Independent Film Award winning dual role in Legend.
Friday January 12th – Thursday January 18th!
Ottawa Premiere of Dim The Fluorescents, Call Me By Your Name (Gotham Awards: Best Picture winner), 5th week for Lady Bird (Golden Globes: Best Picture and Best Actress winner for Saoirse Ronan), 3rd week for The Disaster Artist (Golden Globes: Best Actor winner for James Franco), and filmmakers in attendance
Friday February 9th – Thursday February 15th!
Ottawa Premiere of Permission! Return of a batch of Oscar nominees with Lady Bird (a new Mayfair record 9th week!), Call Me By Your Name (5th Week!), Darkest Hour (2nd Week!), The Florida Project (8th Week!), + best adapted screenplay nominee Molly’s Game! An encore presentation of the locally produced
Friday February 5th – Thursday February 11th!
The Danish Girl – Held Over for a 2nd week! Joy – Featuring the Oscar nominated & Golden Globe winning performance from Jennifer Lawrence! Deathgasm – Ottawa Premiere! Winner of 8 awards from Toronto After Dark, including the Audience Award for Best Feature Film! Anomalisa – Oscar & Golden Globe