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THE BIG PICTURE PROGRAM Food. Film. Big Ideas. Hands-On Learning. Take your students out of the classroom and into a powerful two-hour experience where film, food, and hands-on learning come together. For more than a decade, Devour! The Food Film Fest and Nourish Nova Scotia have introduced young people to some of the biggest issues shaping our food and our world, from farming and food waste to climate change, health, and sustainability. More than 5,000 Nova Scotia students have taken…
The Big Picture Program: With Grace (Screening & Cooking Class)
THE BIG PICTURE PROGRAM Food. Film. Big Ideas. Hands-On Learning. Take your students out of the classroom and into a powerful two-hour experience where film, food, and hands-on learning come together. For more than a decade, Devour! The Food Film Fest and Nourish Nova Scotia have introduced young people to some of the biggest issues shaping our food and our world, from farming and food waste to climate change, health, and sustainability. More than 5,000 Nova Scotia students have taken…
The Big Picture Program: With Grace (Screening & Cooking Class)
THE BIG PICTURE PROGRAM Food. Film. Big Ideas. Hands-On Learning. Take your students out of the classroom and into a powerful two-hour experience where film, food, and hands-on learning come together. For more than a decade, Devour! The Food Film Fest and Nourish Nova Scotia have introduced young people to some of the biggest issues shaping our food and our world, from farming and food waste to climate change, health, and sustainability. More than 5,000 Nova Scotia students have taken…
The Big Picture Program: With Grace (Screening & Cooking Class) – FRENCH
THE BIG PICTURE PROGRAM Food. Film. Big Ideas. Hands-On Learning. Take your students out of the classroom and into a powerful two-hour experience where film, food, and hands-on learning come together. For more than a decade, Devour! The Food Film Fest and Nourish Nova Scotia have introduced young people to some of the biggest issues shaping our food and our world, from farming and food waste to climate change, health, and sustainability. More than 5,000 Nova Scotia students have taken…
The Big Picture Program: With Grace (Screening & Cooking Class)
The Butcheress of Trois-Pistoles In rural Québec, butcher Renée LeBlanc-Paulin and a network of determined women challenge industrial food systems by working exclusively with whole, locally raised animals. Their inspiring collective effort reveals the complexities of ethical meat production while celebrating craftsmanship, resilience, and the importance of sustaining regional food traditions. Canada, 2026, 78 minutes Director Karine Lamontagne Distributor Distribution Paraloeil My Grandmother’s Tipi A grandmother’s memories of tipi life celebrate cooking, family, and tradition in this intimate, sensory portrait…
The Butcheress of Trois-Pistoles w/My Grandmother’s Tipi
Iván & Hadoum In the greenhouses of southern Spain, a young supervisor falls in love with a newly arrived co-worker, just as a coveted promotion tests his values. Set against the realities of migrant labour, this intimate drama explores love, ambition, and the difficult choices that define who we become. Spain/Germany/Belgium, 2026, 104 minutes Director Ian de la Rosa Distributor Indie Sales The Migrant Chef Chef Lalo Garcia’s remarkable journey from migrant farmworker to celebrated chef reveals resilience, sustainability, and…
Iván & Hadoum w/The Migrant Chef
Derek vs Derek On a quiet country road in Devon, two neighbouring farmers—both named Derek—embody opposing visions for the future of agriculture. As one embraces intensive farming and the other rewilds his land, humour, conflict, and unexpected change unfold in this thoughtful portrait of nature, tradition, and rural life. UK, 2026, 88 minutes Director James Dawson Distributor Blue Ice Docs Asparagus Dead, Cherries Red Bavaria’s beloved white asparagus takes centre stage in this charming tribute to tradition, crowned queens, cultivation,…
Derek vs Derek w/Asparagus Dead, Cherries Red
From Emmy Award-winning director Pete Muller comes an intimate journey to the rugged coast of Downeast Maine, where generations of lobster fishermen have built their lives around the sea. Beautifully observed and deeply human, Bucks Harbor goes beyond the lobster boat to explore family, masculinity, vulnerability, and survival in a rapidly changing coastal world. As these fishermen haul their catch from the ocean floor, the film reveals the powerful—and often unspoken—ties between identity, tradition, and the waters that have shaped…
Opening Gala Film: Bucks Harbor w/Nourish NS winner
How to Feed a Dictator Five former private chefs reveal what it was like to cook for some of history’s most notorious dictators. Blending first-hand testimony with historical context, this gripping documentary focuses on power, survival, moral compromise, and the unsettling role food plays within authoritarian regimes and the machinery of oppression. USA, 2026, 95 minutes Director Andrew Neel Distributor Cocreated Media Eructation A record-breaking burper sets her sights on world fame, proving that extraordinary talent can come in the…
How to Feed a Dictator w/Eructation
In Tyee County A century-old fishing club on Canada’s west coast confronts an uncertain future as dwindling salmon populations threaten both tradition and identity. Through the stories of its devoted members, this poignant documentary explores conservation, legacy, and the deep bond between people and the waters that have sustained generations. Canada, 2026, 71 minutes Directors Jevan Crittenden & Nate Slaco Distributor Perpetuum Films Candy Bar A chance encounter at a candy counter sparks hope, heartbreak, and unexpected connection as a…
In Tyee Country w/Candy Bar
Bite to Bite A giant bluefin tuna becomes the thread connecting Nova Scotia’s fishing grounds to Japan’s legendary Tsukiji Seafood Market. Following two fishermen and a marine scientist, this compelling documentary explores the global sushi trade, overfishing, sustainability, and the challenges traditional fishing communities face in a rapidly changing, corporate-driven industry. USA, 2025, 77 minutes Director Kelly Lipscomb Distributor Widespread Creative Director Kelly Lipscomb will join in person for a special post-screening Q&A. Fishing with Jack A young angler named…
Spotlight Gala Film: Bite to Bite w/Fishing with Jack
Fork in the Road From Alaskan kelp harvesters to Kentucky dairy farmers, Fork in the Road follows independent producers challenging industrial agriculture. Through the voices of farmers, chefs, and advocates, the film explores regenerative food systems, revealing how sustainable farming can strengthen communities, improve health, and help restore the planet for future generations. USA, 2026, 89 minutes Directors Jonathan Nastasi & Vivian Sorenson Distributor Cinema Collett Paradise Buffet In a buffet restaurant, a diverse group of characters access a wide…
Fork in the Road w/Paradise Buffet
Going Dry Following alcohol-free advocate Andy Ramage, Going Dry tracks moderate drinkers through a transformative 90-day break from alcohol. Blending personal stories, scientific evidence, and expert insight, the film challenges cultural norms, exposes industry influence, and explores the growing sober-curious movement with compassion, transparency, and hope for healthier living. Canada, 2026, 90 minutes Director Jon Hyatt Distributor Infinite Focus Films The Boys and the Bees On a rural Georgia farm, beekeeping parents nurture their sons, sharing lessons of family, resilience,…
Going Dry w/The Boys and the Bees
Don’t Call Me Chef A celebrated young chef challenges fine dining traditions, proving collaboration, compassion, and creativity can redefine excellence in the modern kitchen. France, 2026, 28 minutes Directors Maxime Siegle & Matthieu Vollaire The Soil Remembers Life on Montgomery Sky Farm reveals how purpose, stewardship, and caring for the land create a lasting legacy for future generations. USA, 2026, 21 minutes Director Rio Oshiro The Nature of Wally Hamm Organic farming pioneer Wallace Hamm shares his lifelong commitment to…
Shorts Program: Cultivating Tomorrow’s Table – Don’t Call Me Chef, The Soil Remembers, The Nature of Wally Hamm, Pirate Produce
Italian Wannabe After losing his wife and acclaimed Los Angeles restaurant, celebrated chef Bill Disselhorst returns to the Italian village where they first fell in love with slow food. This heartfelt documentary is a film of grief, renewal, and the healing power of community, proving that sometimes the journey home is the greatest recipe of all. USA/Italy, 2026, 90 minutes Director Steve Dabal Distributor The Family Collective Samsa Nasìr dreams of attending a prestigious cooking school, but first must create…
Italian Wannabe w/Samsa
Devour!’s signature showpiece brings cinema and cuisine together for one unforgettable night. Begin with an opening reception by Chef Charlotte Langley, followed by four courses from acclaimed Chefs Chris Aerni, Ned Bell, Martin Ruiz Salvador, and Julien Rousseau—each inspired by a short film screened alongside the dinner, with wine pairings throughout. Film Program: The Theory of Spice, Home in Every Bite: The Progress Grille’s Crab Cakes, The Farmer’s Daughter, Cookie Love $199 per guest | Includes opening reception, four-course dinner…
Devour! Chefs & Short Gala Dinner
Hello Betty In 1956 Switzerland, advertising visionary Emmi Creola creates Betty Bossi, a fictional housewife who becomes a national icon. As Betty’s fame grows, Emmi struggles to balance ambition, family, and identity in a witty, heartfelt story about reinvention, female empowerment, and challenging the expectations of a changing society. Switzerland, 2025, 107 minutes Director Pierre Monnard Distributor Picture Tree International Mariana Velásquez x Sur la Table Cookbook author Mariana Velásquez reveals how food, storytelling, and visual artistry come together to…
Hello Betty w/Mariana Velásquez x Sur La Table
While researching a remote fish farm, marine biologist Johanne uncovers a series of unsettling events linked to the mysterious deaths of two teenagers. As suspicion turns toward the dark depths of the fjord, this atmospheric thriller blends science, folklore, and suspense to reveal secrets lurking beneath the surface. Norway, 2026, 94 minutes Director Pål Øle Distributor Samuel Goldwyn
Devour! After Dark: Kraken
All Rivers Spill Their Stories to the Sea When poisoned crabs and lobsters wash ashore, devastating a small fishing town in Northeast England, veteran fisherman Stan Rennie becomes an unlikely activist. Told with gallows humour, fierce local character, and a thick coastal accent, this compelling David-and-Goliath story follows one community fighting for answers as its world changes forever. UK, 2026, 90 minutes Director Jeanie Finlay Distributor Glimmerama Limited What Wine Owes to the Night A poetic nocturnal journey reveals the…
All Rivers Spill Their Stories to the Sea w/What Wine Owes to the Night
Qajac Man British chef Mike Keen kayaks 3,000 kilometres along Greenland’s west coast, living off the land and sea while embracing Inuit traditions. Blending breathtaking landscapes with personal adventure, Qajac Man is an inspiring documentary of food, resilience, community, and survival in one of the world’s most remote and extraordinary environments. Norway/Denmark/Greenland, 2026, 67 minutes Director Joe Derrick Distributor Landmark Films Wilderness Property Guardians Discover the untamed beauty of Nova Scotia Nature Trust’s 100 Wild Islands, where every paddle stroke…
Qajac Man w/Wilderness Property Guardians
A Life Illuminated Marine biologist Dr. Edie Widder descends into the ocean’s darkest depths on an ambitious quest to capture bioluminescence as never before filmed. Her groundbreaking expedition reveals astonishing creatures, scientific wonder, and the fragile beauty of Earth’s last unexplored frontier, inspiring awe, curiosity, and urgent protection of our living, glowing seas. USA, 2025, 89 minutes Director Tasha Van Zandt Distributor Autlook Filmsales IDODO Inspired by a Papua New Guinean folktale, this visually stunning film celebrates Indigenous storytelling through…
Special Presentation: A Life Illuminated w/Idodo
On the Sea On the rugged coast of North Wales, a mussel harvester’s quiet life is upended by the arrival of a charismatic newcomer. As family expectations, buried desires, and community prejudice collide, this intimate drama explores identity, belonging, and the courage it takes to live an authentic life. UK, 2025, 111 minutes Director Helen Walsh Distributor Dark Star Pictures Fragmentos de Mar From sea to table to design, discarded shells find new life, transforming sustainability into beautiful handcrafted lighting…
On the Sea w/Fragmentos de Mar
Tamatta Ataqatigiippugut – We Are All Connected Greenlandic artist Arina revives Inuit traditions, teaching her children that honouring nature is essential to protecting the future. Greenland, 2025, 5 minutes Director Arina Kleist Living Waters An Inuit Elder passes traditional fishing knowledge to youth, strengthening culture, language, and enduring connections to Arctic waters and community. Canada, 2025, 14 minutes Director Felippe MartinNirilaurata: Let Us Eat On the edge of the Arctic Ocean, the Inuit community of Taloyoak, Nunavut, draws on tradition,…
Shorts Program: First Foods Tamatta Ataqatigiippugut – We Are All Connected, Living Waters, Nirilaurta: Let Us Eat
Everything We Need Is Here Seeking healing in Manitoba’s Boreal Forest, an avid mushroom forager embarks on a journey of discovery alongside Indigenous and Settler land defenders protecting Canada’s remaining wild places. As stories of trauma, resilience, and renewal emerge, the film reveals the profound connection between personal healing, community, and the natural world. Canada, 2025, 85 minutes Director Katharina Stieffenhofer Distributor Growing Local Productions Growing Together: A Journey in Agriculture Two northern growers cultivate food, knowledge, and resilience, inspiring…
Everything We Need is Here w/Growing Together: A Journey in Agriculture
In Cod We Trust In one of the world’s northernmost fishing villages, cod shapes every aspect of life. Through the stories of quirky residents, refugees, fishermen, and lifelong locals, this warm and humourous documentary explores community, identity, and belonging in a remote Arctic town where resilience thrives against the odds. Norway, 2026, 84 minutes Director Guro Saniola Bjerk Distributor Rise and Shine World Sales Dried and Smoked Fish As mullet season arrives in southern Brazil, two women celebrate tradition, resilience,…
In Cod We Trust w/Dried and Smoked Fish
The Queen & the Smokehouse For four decades, the beloved owner of a seaside smokehouse has been the heart of her Polish community. When failing health forces her to step away, she confronts change as her town transforms into a tourist destination. A tender, beautifully observed portrait of identity, resilience, and place. Poland, 2025, 66 minutes Director Iga Lis Distributor KFF Sales & Promotion By Committee When workplace politics threaten lunchtime harmony, one determined committee serves up laughs, rivalry, and…
The Queen & the Smokehouse w/By Committee
Hen Escaping the harsh confines of an industrial farm, a determined hen wanders into the unpredictable human world in search of home. Through her watchful eyes, this inventive fable blends dark humour and poignant social commentary, exploring survival, compassion, displacement, and the universal desire to find belonging against all odds. Germany/Greece/Hungary, 2025, 96 minutes Director György Pálfi Distributor Raven Banner Entertainment Check Please A friendly dinner turns hilariously chaotic when two stubborn friends battle over the bill in an outrageous…
