Devour! Speakeasy w/Big Fish
When the Night Market winds down, the Speakeasy turns up. Eastern Canada’s premier high-energy party band, Big Fish, takes over the Audi Halifax Stage with powerhouse vocals, stellar harmonies and crowd-pleasing hits spanning the decades. Grab a drink, hit the dance floor, mingle with chefs and filmmakers, and keep the Devour! The Sea celebration rolling…
Read MoreFilm Panel: Beyond the Catch: Telling Ocean Stories That Inspire Change w/Pete Muller & Kelly Lipscomb
Can a great story change how we see—and protect—the ocean? Filmmakers Pete Muller and Kelly Lipscomb go beyond the lens to explore the power of storytelling to connect audiences with fishing communities, environmental challenges, and our changing seas, and ultimately inspire conversation, understanding, and action. Moderated by Ali Hassan. $15 regular | $12 student or…
Read MoreGoing Dry w/The Boys and the Bees
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…
Read MoreCulinary Workshop w/Chef Renée Lavallée
Get into the kitchen with acclaimed Nova Scotia chef Renée Lavallée, celebrated for her bold, playful cooking and fierce commitment to local ingredients. Watch, learn, and taste as she puts her unmistakable spin on the bounty of our coast, sharing techniques, stories, and plenty of delicious inspiration along the way. $50 per person | Includes…
Read MoreBeverage Workshop: Beyond the Bar: The Art of Zero Proof Cocktails
Zero alcohol. Zero compromise. Mixologists will bring their creativity, energy and serious cocktail chops to Devour! for a hands-on dive into the rapidly evolving world of zero-proof drinks. Shake, stir and sip your way through the ingredients, techniques and flavour-building tricks behind a great alcohol-free cocktail—from balancing sweetness and acidity to building complexity, texture and…
Read MoreShorts Program: Cultivating Tomorrow’s Table – Don’t Call Me Chef, The Soil Remembers, The Nature of Wally Hamm, Pirate Produce
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…
Read MoreItalian Wannabe w/Samsa
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…
Read MoreDevour! Chefs & Short Gala Dinner
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…
Read MoreHello Betty w/Mariana Velásquez x Sur La Table
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…
Read MoreDevour! After Dark: Kraken
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…
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