Well its that time of year again. Yes, I’m talking about the Windsor International Film Festival (http://www.windsorfilmfestival.com/). Showcasing some great Canadian and foreign independent films and filmmakers the festival is a not-for profit organization whose mission is to recognize and celebrate the art of cinema. Each fall Windsor plays host to a weekend of screenings of some of the most eclectic and diverse documentaries, dramas and short films with visits by some of the filmmakers themselves. Scott McFadyen and Sam Dunn make a return appearance this year for a Q&A about some of their latest projects. Yours truly met them at the festivals incarnation where they screened their documentary film Metal: A Headbangers Journey and answered questions after the show. The festival also sponsors a short film contest for filmmakers called 48 hour Flickfest (http://www.48hourflickfest.com/) . Contestants have 48 hours to write shoot and produce a short film. The top ten films will be screened before select features at the festival. In its fifth year The Windsor International Film Festival is gaining momentum and always offers an interesting and different cinema experience. It’s a cool excuse to get out for a night (or afternoon) on the town before the snow flies and support an ambitious local initiative. An opening night gala at Caesars with screenings at the Capitol Theatre means that there will be something for everyone. Check it out and chime in with what you are going to see. I’m going to try and catch Chris Rock’s Good Hair flick and the musical rockumentary featuring Jack White, Jimmy Page and The Edge from U2 called “It Might Get Loud”. I hope it does. See you at the movies.
by Tim Fairhurst
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