REGINA — Five hundred and 12 film submissions from 66 countries applied to be part of RIFFA in August.
The Regina International Fil Festival and Awards has pared that list down to 112 films to be shown during the three day festival Aug. 20-24 in Regina.
“The festival promises to be a platform for creativity, cultural exchange, and the exploration of diverse perspectives.” says RIFFA president and CEO John Thimothy.
“We look forward to welcoming filmmakers, film enthusiasts, and the community at large to this celebratory cultural event.”
This year’s festival will include 45 directorial debuts, 31 films making their global debut and 42 making their Canadian debut.
It also features 31 female and six genderqueer or nonbinary filmmakers and films produced in 27 different languages.
For more information about the Regina International Film Festival and Awards, hit their website, www.riffa.ca.