DRIFF NEWS

This summer we've got a brand new contest for you to show off your design skills, a new blog to help you write the next big comedy, and more!

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All of us at DRIFF hope you enjoyed a glorious long weekend, and that you're ready for our latest updates! Read on to find out about our next DRIFF in a Jiff screening, as well as a 5 Paddles Beer and Film event, a new blog post, and more...

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Can you believe it's spring again? Granted, it hasn't really begun feeling like the seasons have turned yet...so our latest news about indoor film events may be timed perfectly! Read on for details about DRIFF in a Jiff and more.

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It's a great time to be a Canadian film fan, too, but that's always true! This month we've got updates for you on the next DRIFF in a Jiff screening, details on how to watch 'Stay the Night,' news about an upcoming film industry career fair, a big win for Sarah Polley (and therefore Durham Region!) and so much more.

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The hiatus is over: Our newest blog post is up and DRIFF in a Jiff returns in March!

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We're so excited to kick off a brand new year of DRIFF films and events! In this newsletter we'll recap what 2022 held for our fellow movie buffs, and we'll also take a look ahead at what we're looking forward to in the months to come. We're marking Black History Month in February with a celebration of film. There's a cool new Netflix initiative you'll definitely want to learn more about, too. And film submissions for DRIFF 2023 are now open!

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It's hard to believe that the snow is flying and that joyous time of year is upon us again. We hope no matter which holiday you're celebrating this season, that you have a chance to put your feet up with the ones you love, take some time for you, and maybe even enjoy a festive film or two.

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If you're looking for a great way to unwind at the movies for an afternoon, join us on December 11 at 3:00 p.m. for a presentation of the Best of DRIFF Shorts. John Arkelian, the founder of Cinechats, has carefully curated a collection of short films for everyone to enjoy, followed by a relaxing combination of refreshments and conversation about what you've just seen.

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We're so happy to have shared DRIFF '22 with so many of you! Keep reading to find out which films won this year's awards, as well as learn more about November's DRIFF in a Jiff program and its special Q&A.

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Today, DRIFF received a non-repayable contribution of $62,740 from Central Counties Tourism (RTO6) to significantly increase programming and marketing opportunities. This is part of the Government of Canada’s Tourism Relief Fund, delivered by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). Central Counties Tourism received $8.65 million from FedDev Ontario to help local tourism organizations and businesses safely welcome back visitors, recover from the impacts of the pandemic and prepare for future growth.

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The best films are best watched with friends and a beverage, followed by an engaging discussion about the shared experience. It is in that vein that the Durham Region International Film Festival (DRIFF) has collaborated with Cinechats founder John Arkelian for an incredible showcase of the best short films submitted to DRIFF. The films will be screened at the atmospheric Biltmore Theatre in Oshawa on Sunday December 11.

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After two years of online and drive-in screenings only, The Durham Region International Film Festival (DRIFF) returns to venues across the Durham Region September 29 to October 1 offering three days of thoughtful curated in-person programming from around the globe with a focus on Canadian and Durham Region productions. This will be followed by a week of virtual screenings on a soon-to-be unveiled DRIFF On-Demand platform to be revealed at our Media Launch on September 21.

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Summer drive-ins are back! This month, the Durham Region International Film Festival explores ideas of Indigenous identity and belonging with two award-winning films by inspiring Canadian directors. DRIFF’s summer drive-in series, Shifting the Narrative, returns to Whitby this summer bringing a feature-length film and an accompanying short film to the big screen on the third Thursday in June, July, and August.

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