FOLK IN FILM FESTIVAL
The Folk in Film Festival (FIFF) is a mini film festival and film-oriented programming stream within the Folk Music Ontario Conference. FIFF showcases a diverse range of folk-related films, including features, documentaries, music videos, live music videos, and more. Attendees can also enjoy workshops and panels with filmmakers and industry experts. FIFF takes place as part of the annual Conference or as a standalone event, celebrating the intersection of film and folk music within the broader cultural landscape.
2023 FOLK IN FILM FESTIVAL
The Folk In Film Festival (FIFF) is a mini film festival and film-oriented programming stream within Folk Music Ontario. Now in its second year, FIFF will feature a range of Folk In Film programming including features, documentaries, music videos, live music videos, workshops and panels with filmmakers, and more. It will take place as part of the Folk Music Ontario conference October 12 - 15 in London, ON!
Folk in Film Fest Opening Screening
10AM - 11:30AM, Friday, October 13. Windsor Club, Mezzanine Level
Leanne Betasamosake Simpson: “I Pity The Country”
Willie Dunn: “"The Ballad of Crowfoot”
Songs for the 8th Fire At Massey Hall
Directed by Adrian Vieni
Filmed just as people were permitted to gather in small groups again, this film documents artists of Ishkōdé Records meeting in-person for the first time where they introduce themselves, connect and discuss their ambitions, and perform for each other in the round, on stage in historic Massey Hall.
Toronto, Ontario, 2022, 50 minutes, 08 seconds.
Refreshments provided
Sync & Licensing: Where Does 'Folk' Fit in Film?
FOLK IN FILM FEST - 12PM - 1PM, WINDSOR CLUB, MEZZANINE LEVEL
Does Folk music get placed or 'synced' in Film and Television programming? Join our panel of sync experts, discussing the process of getting your music licensed; how to set up your catalogue for success, and the who, where, when, and how to pitch to a music supervisor!
Panelists
Michelle Allman-Esdaille
Sean Mulligan
Michael Perlmutter
Folk Tracks: Learn to use Ableton Live
FOLK IN FILM FEST - 1:30PM - 2:30PM, WINDSOR CLUB, MEZZANINE LEVEL
From film composition to live performances, folk musicians are increasingly incorporating "tracks" and technology like Ableton into their craft. This session will cover the basics of how to use Ableton Live. Ableton Live is a "fast, fluid and flexible software for music creation and performance. It comes with effects, instruments, sounds and all kinds of creative features". This is a hands-on workshop, so we recommend singing up for a free trial of Abelton Live prior to the event: https://www.ableton.com/en/trial/
Workshop Leader
Shawn Chiki
Workshop: Film Scoring
FOLK IN FILM FEST - 3PM - 4PM, WINDSOR CLUB, MEZZANINE LEVEL
Join us for a workshop on how to score music for film, with the talented Bob Wiseman!
Workshop Leader
Bob Wiseman
2022 FOLK IN FILM FESTIVAL
Click the button below to see last year's selection of feature films, documentaries, music videos, and more! All selections were made by a jury of industry peers and experts, and were screened before a live audience on October 14-15, 2022.
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