On the Sea w/Fragmentos de Mar
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…
Read MoreDevour! Saturday Night Concert & Party w/The Hopping Penguins
Saturday night at Devour! is made for celebrating. Halifax favourites The Hopping Penguins take over the Audi Halifax Stage for a high-energy night of infectious ska, reggae and rock, guaranteed to keep the dance floor moving. Raise a glass, gather your crew and celebrate Devour! The Sea with great music, Maritime spirit and the return…
Read MoreThe Devour! Golden Tines Award Brunch
Raise a glass to the best of the Fest. Join filmmakers, chefs, special guests, and the Devour! crowd for a celebratory Sunday brunch as we reveal the winners of the coveted Golden Tine Awards. Honour outstanding filmmaking across animation, documentary, and drama, hear from the creative talent behind this year’s most memorable films, and toast…
Read MoreShorts Program: First Foods Tamatta Ataqatigiippugut – We Are All Connected, Living Waters, Nirilaurta: Let Us Eat
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,…
Read MoreCulinary Workshop w/Chef Charlotte Langley
Get into the kitchen with acclaimed Canadian chef, entrepreneur, and sustainable seafood champion Charlotte Langley. Known for making seafood approachable, exciting, and seriously delicious, Charlotte brings her infectious energy and deep ocean know-how to Devour!. Learn smart techniques for choosing, handling, and preparing seafood, discover creative ways to make the most of the catch, and…
Read MoreSeaside Foraging Workshop w/Stéphane Levac & Ethan Angnatok
Step beyond the kitchen and into the wild with Indigenous chefs Stéphane Levac and Ethan Angnatok for an immersive four-hour foraging experience in Nova Scotia. Explore the landscape through their culinary perspectives as they share knowledge of wild edibles, sustainable harvesting, and their own approaches to cooking with ingredients gathered from the land. Discover, taste,…
Read MoreEverything We Need is Here w/Growing Together: A Journey in Agriculture
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,…
Read MoreIn Cod We Trust w/Dried and Smoked Fish
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…
Read MoreThe 11th Annual Great Devour! Community Chicken Supper
1,500 people together over a locally raised roast-chicken dinner prepared by the beloved Chimney Swifts Cooking Club alongside visiting chefs. Enjoy great food, live music from local favourites Colrain, and the warmth of a community gathering with a purpose. Proceeds support Wolfville and regional food banks, while pre-issued tickets ensure neighbours experiencing food insecurity can…
Read MoreThe Queen & the Smokehouse w/By Committee
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…
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