2026 Festival Schedule

Reception

LSPU Hall

With DJ Corey Clocksy

In Conversation

LSPU Cox & Palmer Second Space

A discussion on auteur filmmaking in Newfoundland and Labrador. Free Justin Oakey is a bilingual (English-French) writer/director from Newfoundland, where he lives with his wife, children, and drov…

In Conversation

LSPU Cox & Palmer Second Space

A discussion on how to advance your own creative work while earning a living. Free. Mary Walsh is a Newfoundland actor, writer, comedian, activist and mother who hardly needs an introduction. Among…

In Conversation

LSPU Cox & Palmer Second Space

Strengthening Development: A discussion about how deepening creative work in development and (pre)pre-production will enrich and elevate your story. While you're writing and pitching your film, there …

Page to Performance Film Lab

LSPU Cox & Palmer Second Space

Back by popular demand! A hands-on workshop from multi award-winning local filmmaker Ruth Lawrence designed to bring screenwriters, directors, and actors of all experience levels together to experimen…

Filmmaker Social

LSPU Hall

Come hang with some of the filmmakers from this year's festival! Free entry and open to all.

Making Your First "Real Money" Short Film

LSPU Cox & Palmer Second Space

You've made films with friends. Now you want to do it properly — working with ACTRA, insurance, deal memos, the whole thing. Michael Peers and Yasmine Majchrzak break down what the jump to a "real mon…

In Conversation

LSPU Cox & Palmer Second Space

A discussion about growing local on-screen comedy. Free. Dana Puddicombe is an actress, writer and improvisor from Newfoundland. She has appeared on various television shows, including The Handmaid…

Reception and Karaoke

LSPU Hall

Karaoke hosted by Jamie Miller

Crash Course in 16Mm Film

LSPU Cox & Palmer Second Space

A hands-on crash course in loading and shooting a 16mm Bolex — one of the most tactile, immediate ways to engage with filmmaking. Participants will get their hands on the camera and shoot on 100ft of …