18th annual ReFrame Film Festival debuts in homes across Canada
Global News
'These documentaries provide a way for us to learn, connect and experience things outside of ourselves,' said film festival creative director Amy Siegel.
ReFrame Film Festival has kicked off across the country, running Jan. 27 to Feb. 4.
The festival, which is based in Peterborough, Ont., has gone virtual this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, but creative director, Amy Siegel, said it means they can reach an even bigger audience.
“There are over 70 social justice documentary films in the festival this year and we are streaming across Canada which is really exciting,” said Siegel.
“The program has amazing short film programs as well as feature films from across the world.”
This is the second time the festival has been online, but the first time the event has been opened up for a national audience.
“We have sold tickets in every province and territory,” said Siegel.
“This year there is an amazing group of environmental documentaries, there are a lot of films about refugee stories as well as food justice and feminist issues. There really is something for everyone and that is something we try to make happen every year.”
Peterborough filmmaker Shahed Khaito has two short films in the festival.
