Signature Series
The Whistler Film Festival's Signature Series, featuring the Pandora Tribute, Spotlight and Variety 10 Screenwriters to Watch, honours distinguished artists of our time for their extraordinary contribution to the world of cinema with an award and on-stage interview with a celebrity moderator, as well as a feature presentation of their most recent film, if available.
For 2015 the Pandora Tribute will honour Kiefer Sutherland, and the Spotlight event will be an intimate conversation with Robert Carlyle - More Information
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Music Café
Every great film needs great music. New for 2015, the WFF Music Café has expanded to two days to include an evening showcase on December 4 and an industry panel and afternoon showcase on December 5. Produced in collaboration with Music BC, the WFF Music Café is a unique showcasing opportunity for British Columbian musical artists to perform for music supervisors of all filmed media looking for their next discovery, an industry of film, TV, documentary and music professionals looking for music for their next project, and film fans who love music. Ten songwriters and artists from across the musical spectrum have been selected and will each play a live 20-minute set. More information
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ShortWork Showcase
It's a short time, but a good time. And keep in mind, it's in a bar! WFF's ShortWork Showcase features a lively presentation of an eclectic collection of short films. Films will be announced on November 4.
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R:Rated Party (December 5)
WFF's R:Rated Party returns to mark its 15th anniversary celebration, promising to blow the roof off and then some.
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Awards Brunch (December 6)
Filmmakers, industry, and special guests gather to honour the talent behind some of the finest films showcased at this year's Festival. The event includes the presentation of Variety's 10 Screenwriters to Watch awards, the Alliance of Women Film Journalists EDA's Awards, MPPIA Short Film Award, and WFF’s coveted Borsos Award for Best Canadian Feature, the second largest cash festival prize in the country.
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Celebrity Challenge Ski Race & Awards Luncheon
December 5, 2015 I 8:30am – 3:00pm
Stars of the screen join stars of the slopes in WFF's annual Celebrity Challenge dual-slalom race on Whistler Mountain presented by Columbia. Open teams of four novice, intermediate or expert skiers and/or snowboarders, the event includes a designated Extremely Canadian coach with lift priority access, buffet luncheon and awards presentation. Proceeds raised from this "fun-raising" event support WFF's annual programs for Canadian artists, including our industry initiatives, labs and festival. More information.
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L’Oreal Mens Expert Bobsleigh Race
Experience the thrill of a lifetime! The inaugural L'Oréal Men Expert Bobsleigh Race will take place at the Whistler Sliding Centre, one of only fifteen international competition-sliding tracks in the world and venue for the 2010 Olympic games. The race starts with sport orientation, track etiquette, safety guidelines and a mock run before graduating to the real thing and reaching speeds of up to 125 km/hr! Teams of two including a roster of celebrities and athletes will take part in an adrenaline filled day with a light buffet lunch followed by a Champagne podium celebration. More information.
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