Late summer evenings bring craft beer, cozy blankets, buttered popcorn and… the silver screen! We are proud to present a thrilling line up of exceptional Canadian films: Bones of Crows by Marie Clements, Carmen, by Valarie Buhagiar, I Like Movies, by Chandler Levack, and Golden Delicious, by Jason Karman. Each film will be preceded by the winners of the INDIGENOUS SHORT FILM SHOWCASE. Admission is by donation. Food trucks, popcorn and a bar featuring locally sourced craft beer and cocktails will be onsite. Bring a picnic, take a stroll through the fields before the film, and settle in for a night of Canadian outdoor cinema!
Gates open at 5:30
Opening Ceremonies at 6:45 Films begin at 7:00
Have questions? Call our Box Office at 1-866-546-8533 and we will be happy to speak with you.
SEP 7 Our Festival Opener by powerhouse filmmaker Marie Clements
BONES OF CROWS is told through the eyes of Cree Matriarch Aline Spears as she survives a childhood in Canada’s residential school system to continue her family’s generational fight in the face of systemic starvation, racism, and sexual abuse. She uses her uncanny ability to understand and translate codes into working for a special division of the Canadian Air Force as a Cree code talker in World War II. The story unfolds over 100 years with a cumulative force that propels us into the future.
SEP 8 A stunning new film by Canadian cinema pioneer Valerie Buhagiar
In a small Mediterranean village, Carmen has looked after her brother, the local priest, for her entire life. When the Church abandons Carmen, she is mistaken for the new priest. Carmen begins to see the world, and herself, in a new light.
Sep 9 Our Saturday night film is a fun, funny, family night out film by Chandler Levack
An easy contender for most hilariously (intentionally) inept parody of A Christmas Carol ever made, Chandler Levack’s ultra-indie I Like Movies is a smart, funny, and ornery exploration of adolescent trauma and early onset cinephilia. It’s hardly surprising that one condition only exacerbates the other.
Sep 10 Our festival closer is beautiful LGBQT+ film about friends, family, and finding oneself, by Jason Karman
Everyone wants something from high school senior Jake: his father is pushing him to try out for the basketball team – an abandoned dream of his own – and his girlfriend wants to take their relationship to the next level. But it’s not until Aleks, an openly gay teen with a love for basketball, moves in across the street that Jake begins to struggle with his own desires. To get closer to Aleks, Jake devotes himself to making the basketball team – only to realize it’s not basketball he really wants. Meanwhile, Jake finds out that his father is having an affair, which leaves him questioning his entire family foundation. Distraught and confused, Jake pulls away – until he’s finally outed as gay. With the truth in the open, Jake and his father come to terms with the reality of their relationship and expectations for each other. At last able to find the courage to be himself, Jake is ready to face the future with his family and friends by his side.
The selection panel consists of Bill Cohen (Syilx Okanagan) researcher, educator and artist, who has been sharing his deep passion for transformative and revitalizing works with Indigenous communities for over 25 years; Aaron Leon (Secwepemc) an artist, community activist and academic currently researching Indigenous knowledge-keeping in a digital age, and Reneltta Arluk: Reneltta has taken part in or initiated the creation of Indigenous-led Theatre across Canada and overseas. Current Director experience includes: Bound & Messiah/Complex (Against the Grain Theatre); The Birds (Studio Theatre); All That Binds Us(Azimuth Theatre); The Breathing Hole (The Stratford Festival), where she received the 2017 Tyrone Guthrie – Derek F. Mitchell Artistic Director’s Award, The Unplugging(Gwaandak Theatre). Radio plays: The Unplugging (Common Boots Theatre); Niitahtaastsi (Jupiter Theatre); I Count Myself Among Them (Akpik Theatre); Ndoo Tr’eedyaa Gogwaandak – Forward Together (Gwaandak Theatre.) Co-Director experience: Kuekuatsheu Mak Muak (Anorae Productions) and Aklavik Journals (Stuck in a Snowbank Theatre). Reneltta has extensive directing experience working within Indigenous communities across Canada in self-created work.
- The show lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours
- Please bring lawn chairs, cushions and blankets.
- It cools off at night so be sure to bring warm clothes.
- We have a licensed concession with beer, wine, coffee, and snacks. Touchless tap payment is available.
- We have heated, wheelchair accessible washrooms.
- Mobility parking is located at the end of the parking lot closest to the box office booth and is marked with blue signs.
- Caravan Farm Theatre is located in the countryside North-West of Armstrong. Please factor this into your driving time. If you have not visited before, we recommend that you print out a map and have it with you when you drive.
- Shows will not be held for latecomers.
- Dogs are not permitted at shows. Please leave them at home rather than in your car.
RAIN OR SHINE
All Caravan Farm Theatre performances are held outdoors. In the event of rain the show will be relocated to our dry and covered Rain Venue, ensuring that you see the full show in comfort.
SUMMER SHOW COMFORT TIPS
- The show lasts approximately 2 hours with one 15-minute intermission.
- It cools off at night so be sure to bring warm clothes.
- We have a licensed concession with beer, wine, coffee and snacks. Bring cash!
- We have heated, wheelchair accessible washrooms.
- Mobility parking is located at the end of the parking lot closest to the box office booth and is marked with blue signs.
- Caravan Farm Theatre is located in the countryside North-West of Armstrong. Please factor this into your driving time. If you have not visited before, we recommend that you print out a map and have it with you when you drive.
- Shows will not be held for latecomers.
- Dogs are not permitted at shows. Please leave them at home rather than in your car.
