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Screening Short Films from Africa + North America to a Global Audience
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10/08/2026

🎬 GIVEAWAY ALERT 🎬

We’re teaming up with our friends at St. John’s International Women's Film Festival to give away a ticket to see SEAHOURSE by Aisha Evelyna at the festival!

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One winner will be picked. Challenge ends midnight Friday. Good luck! 🍀

08/25/2026

For 3 days we have been amazed again by the support and dedication from the film community in Newfoundland and Labrador.

It has been an incredible weekend dedicated to progressing the film industry and making it a more inclusive space.

A special thank you to all our sponsors and supporters who showed up for us in various ways and helped carry this festival forward. We intend to continue our programming in platforming films that celebrate new and unique voices and stories.

From the Open Film Festival team, THANK YOU!! ✨

08/23/2026

DAY 2 has been amazing.

It’s great hearing feedback from our audience. New films from across the world on the way. Stories Connecting Continents

08/22/2026

Thank you for an incredible Opening Night.

Our INDUSTRY MIXER had various stakeholders in the film and television industry in Newfoundland and Labrador share their thoughts and experiences on how to move our Island into the global film spotlight.

Thank you to our sponsors and partners for your continued support towards developing and shaping the film industry in Newfoundland and Labrador.

08/22/2026

The launch of PictureNL | Film Commission EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM is happening on the 23rd of August at 4PM at the LSPU hall, 3rd Victoria St.

The Empowerment Program supports the growth of Newfoundland and Labrador’s film and television industry by providing development and production funding to eligible emerging producers who identify as Indigenous, Black, or part of a Racialized Community.

still image: Birdie

08/22/2026

A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

dir: Alexandre Pelletier

Trapped in a room without air conditioning, four judges must agree on the winning act in a teen talent competition.

A BREATH OF FRESH AIR will be having its Newfounland Premiere and screening as part of our SHORTS PROGRAMME on 22nd August 2026 at the LSPU Hall, 3 Victoria Street.

Get tickets to see A Breath of Fresh Air with the link in bio.

08/22/2026

Thank you for an incredible OPENING NIGHT.

Join us again on 22nd and 23rd August to see our line up of films and Directors Q&A.

Get your TICKETS with the link in bio.

Still from Okapi

08/20/2026

FUTURE

dir: Odartey Aryee

In the depths of Ghana’s illegal gold mining underworld known as galamsey, a young man named Future carries scars far heavier than the gold he once chased. Now 23, he looks back on nine brutal years spent underground, where survival came at the cost of innocence, health, and humanity.

FUTURE will be having its Canadian Premiere and screening as part of our SHORTS PROGRAMME on 22nd August 2026 at the LSPU Hall, 3 Victoria Street.

Get tickets to see Future with the link in bio.

08/20/2026

OKAPI

dir: Samir Essa

Deep in the wilderness, a Congolese refugee’s unresolved legal status slowly unravels his bond with his well-meaning partner.

OKAPI will be having its Newfoundland Premiere and screening as part of our SHORTS PROGRAMME on 22nd August 2026 at the LSPU Hall, 3 Victoria Street.

Get tickets to see Okapi with the link in bio.

08/19/2026

POSTER BOY

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In the cutthroat world of 1990s boy bands, a desperate 16-year-old dancer betrays his best friend and bandmates in a misguided attempt to secure his spot in the limelight, only to discover the true cost of fame.

POSTER BOY will be having its Newfoundland Premiere and screening as part of our SHORTS PROGRAMME on 22nd August 2026 at the LSPU Hall, 3 Victoria Street.

Get tickets to see Poster Boy with the link in bio.

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