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Call for Documentaries

2019 Call for Documentaries

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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

Doc & Talk, Documentaries, OWFF 2017, Q and A, Screening

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

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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

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Doc + Talk on the Confucius Institute with Director Doris Liu at OWFF 2017

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The Confucius Institute (CI) initiative is a multi-billion dollar Chinese language program found in over 1,500 universities and schools across the world. As new Institutes open at a rate of one every week or two, a global controversy grows at … Continue reading Doc + Talk on the Confucius Institute with Director Doris Liu at OWFF 2017

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

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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

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

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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