Events: Film

Holding Liat

Next date: Apr 26, 2026 - click here for time schedule - English

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On the morning of October 7, 2023, Israeli-American Liat Atzili and her husband Aviv were at home when Hamas attacked their kibbutz.

By nightfall, Liat and Aviv are captives in Gaza along with 250 other people 12 of whom, like Liat, are American citizens. Caught between international diplomacy and a rapidly escalating war, their family must face their own uncertainty and conflicting perspectives in the pursuit of Liat and Aviv's release. This agonizing process, and the ultimate fate of their loved ones, challenges how the members of the family understand themselves and their place in the conflict. Through the intimate lens of a family's experience, HOLDING LIAT poses complex questions of identity across generations, as the family is thrust into the epicenter of a global conflict rapidly unfolding in real-time. An independent production of Protozoa (BLACK SWAN) and Meridian Hill Pictures (THE FIRST STEP).

Palestine 36

Apr 26, 2026 to Apr 30, 2026 - click here for time schedule - English

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Palestine, 1936. The uprising that took on an Empire.

As villages across Mandatory Palestine rise against British colonial rule, Yusuf drifts between his rural home and the restless energy of Jerusalem, longing for a future beyond the growing unrest. But history is relentless. With rising numbers of Jewish immigrants escaping antisemitism in Europe, and the Palestinian population uniting in the largest and longest uprising against Britain's 30-year dominion, all sides spiral towards inevitable collision in a decisive moment for the British Empire and the future of the entire region.

The Gardener

Next date: May 3, 2026 - click here for time schedule - English

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Every Bloom Tells a Story.

After the loss of her husband and father, Sabena Weathers (Radha Mitchell) fights to preserve her family's cosmetics empire while facing a hostile takeover. Seeking refuge, she retreats to a remote mountaintop garden cottage, where a chance encounter with a simple gardener (William Miller) sparks a powerful journey of love, self-discovery, and transformation. Rooted in quiet mystery and emotional truth, THE GARDENER explores loss, healing, and the courage to realize one's true self.

Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror

Next date: May 6, 2026 - click here for time schedule - English

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Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror is a 2025 American documentary film about the 1975 musical film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which became a cultural phenomenon.

The documentary is produced and directed by Linus O'Brien, the son of Rocky Horror writer Richard O'Brien. It premiered at the 2025 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival and was released on September 26, 2025.

Time Hoppers: The Silk Road

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM - English

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To Save Tomorrow, They Must Fight for Yesterday.

2050, Aqli Academy, Vancouver: Four gifted children Abdullah, Aysha, Khalid and Layla stumble upon the ability to time travel, they are thrust into an adventure along the historic Silk Road to protect the era's great scientists from the evil time travelling alchemist Fasid.

Will the Time Hoppers be able to save the foundations of modern science and safely return home?

The Christophers

Next date: May 10, 2026 - click here for time schedule - English

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Art Can Be Copied. Artists Cannot.

Julian Sklar was once a star of London's 1960's and 70's pop art explosion, but he hasn't painted in decades and has been broke for years. His two estranged children, desperate for an inheritance, hire Lori, an art restorer and former forger, to pose as a prospective assistant in order to access 8 unfinished canvases Julian has buried deep in storage. Her plan is to complete them, then return them to storage, where they are to be "discovered" upon Julian's death.

Fourth Annual International Ocean Film Festival

Saturday, Jun 6, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM - English

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Hosted by the Guy Harvey Foundation and presented by Norwegian Cruise Line.

Celebrate World Ocean Day and enjoy five short ocean-inspired films from around the world along with a special presentation by expert panelists.

Guests will have the chance to participate in a raffle to support the Guy Harvey Foundation's educational outreach and community engagement efforts. Proceeds from the event will allow the Foundation to keep providing students with hands-on STEAM experiences and offering professional development to educators through teacher training workshops and a comprehensive catalog of standards-based educational materials and other assets.

The Fourth Annual International Ocean Film Festival is hosted by the Guy Harvey Foundation with support from presenting sponsor Norwegian Cruise Line and concession sponsor Surfing's Evolution and Preservation Foundation.