Cinema

Asinabka is an annual Indigenous film and media arts festival taking place here in Algonquin territory from August 9-13. This year will be the 6th edition, and like all previous years, expect fresh and dynamic content not only from Canada but all across the world.

The Canadian Film Institute is looking for digitized visual recordings of celebrations, events and people living their lives in recognizable sites in the Ottawa area as part of the Ottawa 2017 celebrations.

Known as the “Egyptian Jon Stewart,” Bassem Youssef started his own Daily Show-style YouTube show, which he filmed from his basement laundry room. It became very popular, very quickly. This Wednesday June 7, ByTowne Cinema will screen Tickling Giants, a documentary film about Al Bernameg – the most popular political satire show in the Middle East.

Du 26 avril au 13 mai, la 21e édition du Festival du film de l’Amérique latine propose une sélection de 17 films dont plusieurs seront présentés en première mondiale chez nous, à Ottawa.

Pour la huitième fois depuis 2003, le Centre national des Arts proposera son Festival Scène du 15 juin au 23 juillet.Pendant près de six semaines ce seront 1 000 artistes qui viendront présenter quelques 100 évènements culturels au public de la région. De quoi passer un bel été. À condition de ne pas se perdre dans une programmation pléthorique !

Le 19ème Festival du film de l’Outaouais (FFO) a encore une fois tenu toutes ses promesses. Avec une sélection ultra riche de plus de soixante-dix films, le festival a permis aux afficionados du grand écran de découvrir une variété de films assez incroyable. Impossible de ne pas être satisfait face à cette programmation riche et de qualité.

It’s JUNO Week in Ottawa and this weekend is all about Canadian music! From Prozzäk to Sarah McLachlan to A Tribe Called Red, you’re sure to find something to get you moving!

Since 2014, the Diefenbunker has offered local artists the opportunity to conduct a site-specific project through their Artist-in-Residence program.

On the Fringe is a loving tribute to the un-curated magic of Fringe festivals across the country.

Chamberfest and the National Arts Centre Orchestra are each presenting special concerts this week. Between the two is a great deal of film music by composers such as Philip Glass, John Williams, plus video game soundtracks by acclaimed composers Maxine Goulet and Gordy Habb.

Two films on queer love in rural settings make up part of Inside Out’s varied programming.

The program includes 11 screenings of international feature-length films, Ottawa premieres, and world premieres by Canadian artists. An awards ceremony closes the festival on Sunday evening, December 4.