2019 Call for Documentaries

The One World Film Festival (OWFF) is pleased to announce that it is currently seeking submissions of documentaries for its 2019 edition. To submit a film to the 30th annual OWFF, please carefully read the eligibility criteria and terms, rules, and conditions below. Please note we are only accepting Canadian documentaries, and we are especially interested in local (Ottawa/Gatineau) filmmakers for our 2019 edition. Submit your work electronically (preferred) to oneworldfilmfestival@oneworldarts.ca with “attn: film submission” in the subject line of your message. You can also send a physical format (DVD) of your documentary to our office with “attn: film submission” … Continue reading 2019 Call for Documentaries

Save the Date! The 27th annual OWFF takes place September 29th to October 2nd 2016

The One World Film Festival is back yet again this fall to present its 27th year of thought-provoking documentaries and discussions on global issues. Mark your calendars and join One World Arts from September 29th to October 2nd for the … Continue reading Save the Date! The 27th annual OWFF takes place September 29th to October 2nd 2016

OWFF 2015: Day Three of the Film Festival in Pictures

The third day of the 2015 festival showcased docs and talks on the theme on ‘Our Home On Native Land,’ with screenings of Canadian and indigenous documentary films and panel discussions with filmmakers, documentary protagonists, and experts on Aboriginal Law and mining in … Continue reading OWFF 2015: Day Three of the Film Festival in Pictures

OWFF 2015: Day One of The Film Festival in Pictures

Our first day of the 2015 festival  was amazing!  The screenings of ‘My Enemy, My Brother’ and ‘Democrats’ were well-received, and our discussion panel on power, politics and democracy that followed the screenings was insightful and revealing for both attendees … Continue reading OWFF 2015: Day One of The Film Festival in Pictures

A short Q&A about laughter, art, and life with Ellen Brodsky, Director of The Year We Thought About Love

Thank you for taking the time to answer some questions about your most recent film. The Year We Thought About Love tells the stories of the members of True Colors: OUT Youth Theater, an LGBTQ+ youth theater troupe sponsored by Boston’s The Theater … Continue reading A short Q&A about laughter, art, and life with Ellen Brodsky, Director of The Year We Thought About Love

Me Enemy, My Brother and Democrats

Documenting Democracy kicks off the 2015 festival on September 24 at the National Gallery of Canada

This September, the 26th annual One World Film Festival brings a range of politically engaged and thought-provoking documentaries to the big screen in Ottawa. Join us and host Alan Neal (CBC Radio, All In A Day) as we kick off … Continue reading Documenting Democracy kicks off the 2015 festival on September 24 at the National Gallery of Canada

Five Questions With Howard Adler, Director of An Object that has Spirit – World Premiere September 26th

Local filmmaker Howard Adler’s short documentary An Object that has Spirit has its WORLD PREMIERE Saturday, September 26th, 2015, 12:30pm-2:30pm at the 26th annual One World Film Festival as part of our Canadian Documentary Shorts program with Ottawa Indie Fest … Continue reading Five Questions With Howard Adler, Director of An Object that has Spirit – World Premiere September 26th

OWFF will have an info table at this ECOLOGY OTTAWA event on Wednesday!

Vancouver’s Green Revolution Comes to Ottawa! Join us on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Jean Pigott Place, City Hall when Andrea Reimer, Deputy Mayor of Vancouver and one of the most progressive environmental voices in Canadian municipal politics, speaks about Vancouver’s strategy … Continue reading OWFF will have an info table at this ECOLOGY OTTAWA event on Wednesday!