Refugee613 in Conversation with Hani al Moulia and Jean-Nicolas Beuze at OWFF 2017

Hani al Moulia is a university student, Syrian refugee, and talented photographer. He’s also legally blind. Forced to flee his home country at the age of 18, Hani spent three years residing in a refugee camp in Lebanon before he … Continue reading Refugee613 in Conversation with Hani al Moulia and Jean-Nicolas Beuze at OWFF 2017

In the Name of All Canadians with Hot Docs and HRREC at OWFF 2017

Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms gets six fresh perspectives with In the Name of All Canadians, a compilation of short documentaries commissioned by Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival. From Indigenous rights to the controversial ‘notwithstanding clause,’ participating filmmakers … Continue reading In the Name of All Canadians with Hot Docs and HRREC at OWFF 2017

Ontario Premiere of ABU + Q&A with Director Arshad Khan | Sept 30 at OWFF 2017

In ABU, gay-identifying Pakistani-Muslim filmmaker Arshad Khan examines his relationship with his devout Muslim father in a courageous exploration of family, migration, love and religion, from Lahore to Mississauga. Through a tapestry of narratives composed of family footage, observation, and … Continue reading Ontario Premiere of ABU + Q&A with Director Arshad Khan | Sept 30 at OWFF 2017

10th Anniversary Screening of Freedom Drum with Amnesty International Canada | September 28 at OWFF 2017

Monica Virtue‘s short documentary  Freedom Drum returns to the big screen in Ottawa for a special 10th anniversary screening with Amnesty International Canada on the opening night of the 28th Annual One World Film Festival on September 28th at Saint … Continue reading 10th Anniversary Screening of Freedom Drum with Amnesty International Canada | September 28 at OWFF 2017

One World Film Festival 2017 Lineup | 4 Days of Docs & Talks on Global Issues | Sept 28-Oct 1

One World Film Festival is excited to launch our 28th annual Festival with an amazing lineup of inspiring and thought-provoking documentaries from Canadian and international filmmakers. The festival runs from September 28th to October 1st and will take place at Saint … Continue reading One World Film Festival 2017 Lineup | 4 Days of Docs & Talks on Global Issues | Sept 28-Oct 1

Save the Dates! The 28th Annual OWFF takes place September 28 to October 1, 2017

The One World Film Festival is back this fall to present its 28th year of thought-provoking documentaries and discussions on global issues. Mark your calendars and join One World Arts from September 28 to October 1 at Saint Paul University … Continue reading Save the Dates! The 28th Annual OWFF takes place September 28 to October 1, 2017