Front of house manager Renuka Bauri has selected DRAWN TO YOU by Eleanor Davitt as her top pick this year. This heartwarming animation is about an aspiring young artist whose mother finds her drawing of two girls holding hands and tears it in half. But the drawings come alive and are determined to reunite, noContinue reading “Juror’s pick: DRAWN TO YOU”
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Juror’s pick: SNOWBALL TREASURY
Special guest juror Lisa Jodoin has selected THE SNOWBALL TREASURY as her top pick this year. In this unique and playful documentary, colourful tales of the Klondike Gold Rush are told by the current residents of Dawson City. Catch the Ontario premiere screening in TRUE STORIES, Sat. July 27th @ 4pm at Arts Court Theatre,Continue reading “Juror’s pick: SNOWBALL TREASURY”
Juror’s pick: RIPLIST
Festival director Christopher Rohde has selected RIPLIST as his top pick this year. RIPLIST follows a group of friends that get together once a year and draft celebrities they think might die. But while playing the game of death, they learn the value of life. Don’t miss the Canadian premiere screening Sat. July 27th @Continue reading “Juror’s pick: RIPLIST”
Juror’s pick: BADAL
Special guest juror Tyler Byrnes has selected BADAL by Ronak Jafari as his top pick this year. In this eerie and surreal drama, an actress and her double experience a blurring of identities. See the Canadian premiere screening in INTERNATIONAL SELECTIONS at Arts Court Theatre, Sat. July 27th @ 2pm, co-presented by Carleton University ArtContinue reading “Juror’s pick: BADAL”
Juror’s pick: BODY ECHO
Special guest juror Anne Koizumi has selected Ali Aschman’s BODY ECHO as her top pick this year. In this haunting stop-motion animation, a woman discovers her own fractured self in the room next door. See the Canadian premiere screening in LINES DRAWN at Arts Court Theatre on Saturday, July 27th at 6pm.
Announcing our 2019 lineup
It’s here! The complete 2019 Mirror Mountain Film Festival lineup and schedule of events has been announced. Check out this year’s selection of original films from the world’s most unique creative minds. Featuring groundbreaking independent drama, documentary, animation, music video, live performance, interactive media and more! July 26 – 27 at Arts Court Theatre. Tickets $10Continue reading “Announcing our 2019 lineup”
Submissions now closed
Our sincere & heartfelt thanks to all the filmmakers who shared their work with us this year. We’re continually inspired by your creativity, passion & imagination as artists. Submissions are now closed. Final selections will be announced June 27th!
Submissions closing soon
There are just 2 weeks left to submit your film to Mirror Mountain for our 2019 festival! Our team is excited to see your unique, creative and original films. All genres and lengths are welcome. Submit your work before the final deadline on June 7th, and visit our Submissions page for more info.
Hotel discount for Mirror Mountain guests
Visitors traveling to Ottawa for Mirror Mountain Film Festival this July 26 – 27 can get a special discount on accommodations at Les Suites Hotel Ottawa, located across the street from Arts Court! Follow this link and enter the password 200437 to access the preferred rate for Mirror Mountain guests – $179 for a One Bedroom suiteContinue reading “Hotel discount for Mirror Mountain guests”
Live music + film performance lineup announced
We are thrilled to announce the lineup for the 2019 live music + film performance at Mirror Mountain Film Festival, which will be happening July 26 – 27 at Arts Court Theatre & Studio. This year’s immersive multi-media extravaganza will be performed by Ottawa post-rock duo Novusolis, with live cinematic visuals created in real time byContinue reading “Live music + film performance lineup announced”