Catch the DRIFF at this year’s Durham Region International Film Festival

Whitby, Ontario – The following update is being issued on behalf of the Durham Region Film Commission (Film Durham). Film Durham has been advised that the Durham Region International Film Festival (DRIFF) events on October 19 have been moved to the Biltmore Theatre in Oshawa, due to a labour disruption involving the Town of Whitby. The following details have been updated to reflect this.

Film Durham is inviting the community to attend DRIFF this October.

Offering three days of thoughtfully curated, in-person programming from around the globe—with a focus on Canadian and Durham Region productions—this year’s DRIFF event will include interactive film workshops; industry panels designed to engage a diverse network of audiences, filmmakers, and collaborators through a shared love of film; and, a local food and beverage showcase.

When: Thursday, October 19 to Saturday, October 21.

Where: Two locations in Durham Region, including the St. Francis Centre in Ajax and the Biltmore Theatre in Oshawa.

Note: DRIFF is an annual event dedicated to promoting arts, culture, and community in Durham Region. In addition to the annual film festival, DRIFF also offers monthly short film programs, a high school film program, and an emerging filmmaker incubator to support the development of local talent.

Durham Region plays an important role in Ontario's multi-billion-dollar film, television and digital media industry due to its film industry workforce, supporting businesses, blend of urban and rural film locations, and proximity to Toronto's production studios.

For a full event schedule or to purchase tickets, visit DRIFF.ca. For more information about Durham Region’s vibrant film and television industry, visit InvestDurham.ca/film.

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