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The Province is investing $2.2 million in a community hub that will help the Annapolis Valley continue to grow as an international culinary and cultural tourism destination. Renovations to Devour! Studios in Wolfville will allow it to be a permanent home for Devour! The Food Film Fest and provide space for arts events and local…

Wolfville, Nova Scotia, January 16, 2023 — Today, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants, Melissa Sheehy-Richard, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Hants West, Her Worship Wendy Donovan, Mayor of the Town of Wolfville, His Worship Peter Muttart, Mayor of the Municipality of Kings County, Michael Howell, Executive Director of Devour! Studios and Lia Rinaldo, Managing Director of Devour!…

Wolfville, NS (October 31, 2022) –Devour! The Food Film Fest wrapped up another successful year with the presentation of the prestigious Golden Tine Awardsand a glimpse into what’s being served up in 2023. The esteemed Golden Tine Award Jury was made up of Jan Miller, international consultant and trainer specializing in film and television co-production…

September 22, 2022 (Wolfville, NS) – Devour! The Food Film Fest is back for another year of film and food fusion. The 12th instalment, celebrating this year’s theme, The Future of Food, an introspective of new food choices that continues to emerge throughout the world. The festival will span 53 events over 7 days running…

SONOMA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (SIFF) ANNOUNCES FIRST RECIPIENT OF THE 2022 SIFF CULINARY EXCELLENCE AWARD Legendary Chef, Television Host, Author, and Artist Jacques Pépin To Accept Award At SIFF’s 25th Anniversary Festival March 23-27, 2022 Sonoma, CA January 12, 2022—Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF), noted for delivering the best in film, food, wine and fun during…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Devour! Fest Jury Selects 2021 Golden Tine Award Winners Announced and celebrated at Devour! Watch this celebratory video Wolfville, NS (October 24, 2021) – Filmmakers from across the world were honoured today with the prestigious (and delicious) Devour! The Food Film FestGolden Tine Awards. After deliberating over 45 tempting films encompassing this year’s theme…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Strong Atlantic showing at Devour! Fest delivers downhome delights in food and film   Devour! may be a growing international force in the Food Film realm but the festival is still deeply rooted right here in Atlantic Canada. And from October 19 – 24, 2021 Devour! will be showing off everything Atlantic Canada has to offer…

  Featuring an expanded hybrid event with generous servings of in-person and digital programming. 6 days, 47 events 45 films over 22 screenings, 19 feature films and 26 short films, 13 special events and 12 interactive workshops Join us in-person and streamed online.   September 23, 2021 (Wolfville, NS) – With a fusion of food…

November 12, 2020 (Wolfville, NS) Devour! The Food Film Fest wrapped up its first ever hybrid online and in-person festival on October 25, 2020, proving that not even a global pandemic can stop the fest from dishing out some good old-fashioned fun, with a generous serving of innovative programming. Devour! 9.5 offered 21 in-person film…

September 23, 2020 (Wolfville, NS) – Devour! The Food Film Fest is pleased to announce the new Devour! Hospitality Diversity Scholarship for students in Nova Scotia Community College’s culinary management, culinary skills, and tourism and hospitality programs beginning in September 2020. “Throughout the years, as we’ve looked within our own communities for local talent, it’s become clear that…