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USA: Oye! Times readers Get FREE $30 to spend on Amazon, Walmart…Join several York Region filmmakers, including two from Markham, at the Markham Civic Centre on Thursday, May 10, 2012 to celebrate the premier public screening of their inspiring films as part of the third annual Multimedia Film Festival of York Region (MMFFYR), themed “Rich Tapestry; Mosaic Fragments”.
Funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation and supported by the Town of Markham, a total of 13 short films by York Region filmmakers, including two from Markham, ranging from students to professional filmmakers, will be showcased. These documentaries, photo voice, docu-dramas, dramas and animations focus on the environment, social issues and diversity, including stories about bullying, homophobia, the importance of supporting local farmers, and our rising addiction to video games.
“This festival gives filmmakers across the Region the opportunity to share their perspectives on life in the Region during a period of extraordinary growth and adaptation,” said Festival Program Manager, Mona el Baroudi.
General admission is $6.00. Advance tickets are available through the Newmarket Theatre Box Office starting May 1, 2012. Call 905-953-5300 ext 2813 or visit www.yorkregionfilmfestival.ca. Tickets will also be available at the door at the Markham Civic Centre on May 10, 2012.
The municipalities of Markham, Aurora, Georgina, King, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Whitchurch-Stouffville, and East Gwillimbury are the hosts for the third annual Film Festival of York Region, which runs throughout May, 2012. The Closing Gala and awards ceremony will be hosted on June 5, 2012.
FILM FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
| Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 7:00-9:00pm | Richmond Hill Richmond Hill Centre of the Performing Arts 10268 Yonge Street Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3B7 |
| Thursday May 10th, 2012 7:00-9:00pm | Town of Georgina Stephen Leacock Theatre 130 Gwendolyn Blvd Keswick, ON L4P 3W8 |
| Thursday May 10th, 2012 7:00-9:00pm | Town of Markham Markham Civic Centre 101 Town Centre Blvd Markham, ON L3R 9W3 |
| Thursday May 10th, 2012 7:00-9:00pm | King Township Nobleton United Church 6076 King Rd. West Nobleton, Ontario L0G 1N0 |
| Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 7:00-9:00pm | Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Lebovic Centre for Arts and Entertainment 19 Civic Ave Stouffville, ON L4A 1G5 |
| Tuesday, May 15, 2012 7:00-9:00pm | Town of Newmarket Municipal Offices, Council Chambers 395 Mulock Drive Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7 |
| Thursday May 17th, 2012 7:00-9:00pm | Town of Aurora The Aurora Cultural Centre 22 Church Street Aurora, ON L4G 1G4 |
| Wednesday May 16th, 2012 6:30-8:30 p.m. | City of Vaughan Vaughan City Hall, Multipurpose Room, Level 100 2141 Major Mackenzie Dr. |
| Thursday May 17th, 2012 7:00-9:00pm | The Town of East Gwillimbury 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon, ON. |
Tuesday, June 5th, 2012 Awards and Closing Gala
6:30-10:30pm Newmarket Community Centre & Lions Hall
200 Doug Duncan Drive
Newmarket, ON
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