Canada

“Giuseppe Marinoni is a revered bicycle craftsman whose frames are highly admired and desired. When he’s not in his workshop, he’s likely feeding his chickens, tending his tomatoes or foraging for mushrooms. It’s clear this tailor turned cyclist is happy alone and sees no point in someone documenting his life.

Canada Film Days Opening Night Film - Introduction by CBC-KW's Craig Norris at May 1 screening.

Introduction by Catherine Fife at May 2 screening.

Opening Night After Party - Ethels Lounge - 114 King St. N. Waterloo

Frédéric Back Tribute,
Including the Oscar Winner ‘The Man Who Planted Trees’ 

Fundraiser for 10,000 Trees. Presentation by 10,000 Trees Organizers.

Every paid admission will receive a complimentary one-day pass to any GRCA Park.

All proceeds from this event goes to 10,000 Trees for the purchase of trees to plant in the Region.

Canada Film Days Closing Night Film - Director/Editor Reginald Harkema in person at May 8 screening. Introduction by Thom Ernst at May 8 screening.

Closing Night After Party - Ethels Lounge - 114 King St. N. Waterloo

Canada Film Days Opening Night Film - Lead Actor Max McCabe-Lokos and Producer David Miller will be in attendance at May 1 screening. Introduction by Councillor Bill Ioannidis at May 1 screening.

Opening Night After Party - Ethels Lounge - 114 King St. N. Waterloo

The residents of a once-thriving Newfoundland coastal town are having trouble finding a way to make a living since the collapse of the fishing industry. They're thrilled when a plastics manufacturer proposes to set up shop—until they find out the contract requires a resident doctor.

Introduction by Councillor Dan Glenn-Graham at May 3 screening.

A man of few words, Gaby manages his family's farm - Buchard & Sons - on his own, despite his advancing age. With no actual sons to speak of and his two grown daughters living far away in the big city, he spends his days tending to the animals and land that surround him, eschewing modern technology and most social interactions.

Associate Professor, P. Whitney Lackenbauer, BSIA, UW  and Arctic Defenders film crew in person at May 3 & 4 screening.

Introduction by MP Peter Braid at May 3 screening.

Canada Film Days Closing Night Film - Director Jonathan Hayes, Producer Jane Motz-Hayes and Producer David Miller in person at May 7 & 8 screenings. Introduction by Thom Ernst at May 8 screening.

Closing Night After Party - Ethels Lounge - 114 King St. N. Waterloo