7 Film Fests for Spring

In January we set you up with your local film festival viewing schedule, of which there is no shortage in BC. This month, we bring you the next round of festivals on the screen, from April to June. Our work has us up close and personal with movie making, so it goes without saying we’re big fans of films of all kinds. You can count on seeing us at many of these great events in the coming months.

April 4-11
R2R Film Festival
Dedicated to showing the best in culturally diverse, authentic programming for youth. In addition to the April film festival, Reel to Real offers year-round programs for youth.

April 24-27
Projecting Change Film Festival
Where environmentalists, film lovers, community leaders, local businesses and decision makers gather to watch films, discuss key issues and get inspired.

Apr 5-6
Vancouver South African Film Festival
Features and documentaries that explore the culture, history and politics of South Africa.

May 2-11
DOXA Documentary Film Festival
View the best of the new documentaries. DOXA is a curated and juried festival comprised of public screenings, panel discussions, public forums and educational programs.

May 21-22
Canada International Film Festival
This year’s Canada International Film Festival will showcase a wide variety of offerings, from North American and international feature films to thought-provoking shorts, documentaries, music videos, animations, experimental films, student films, a screenplay competition, and more.

June
Vancouver Festival of Ocean Films
Features local and international filmmakers and presenters in a multimedia event and film competition.

June
Vancouver Taiwanese Film Festival
Taiwanese filmmakers are starting to gain international attention with their high-quality films. Normally difficult to access in Vancouver, the Vancouver Taiwanese Film Festival gives locals the opportunity to appreciate these works.

It’s March, which means we’re firmly in shoulder season between winter and spring. The warm afternoon sun entices us to step outside before the chill of the evening sets in. One way we love to take advantage of those afternoon windows of sunshine is by treating ourselves to a little decadent something at one of our favourite local sweet spots.

The Gluten Free Epicurean

Try the salted no-oat chocolate chip cookies – possibly the best cookie you’ve ever eaten!

Aphrodite Cafe

Pie! What more do you need to know? Gluten free/vegan or traditional, by the slice or whole. However you serve it up, it’s delicious!

Faubourg

A great little French bakery cafe right across from the Art Gallery on Hornby.

Thierry

An authentic French cafe on Alberni Street with excellent coffee and macarons. A simple luxury.

Kokopelli Cafe

Great coffee, yummy treats and a play area for kids so the parents can enjoy said treats.

Beaucoup Bakery

Consistently voted some of the best croissants in the city, Beaucoup’s classic French pastry is indeed a buttery, shattering delicacy. Coffee by Parallel 49 is also good.

This Month’s Mondegreen

Client Profile: NSI

Line 21 is a proud sponsor of National Screen Institute in Winnipeg. We started in 2010 by offering our captioning services to the NSI Drama Prize winners. This year we were asked to take part in the Aboriginal Documentary Program and we jumped at the chance to be involved in its inaugural year. Over the past 4 years we’ve had the chance to work on some great short films and with some great emerging talent that we’ve seen graduate on to bigger and better things. We’re looking forward to seeing more of the same from the filmmakers in this new program!