Grand Cru Quebec born winemaker Pascal Marchand has gone on to become a legendary winemaker in Burgundy, France. This insightful documentary chronicles how Pascal leads his winery through the disastrous 2016 with a little bit of luck and a great deal of skill and perseverance. World premiere. Canada, 2017, 80 minutes Director David Eng Distributor…

Join us in our most hospitable of hours at the Festival Lounge over three days of the festival, from Thursday to Saturday. We raise a glass, enjoy some fresh Nova Scotia oysters courtesy of our partners at Sober Island Oysters and mingle with an interesting crew night after night. Restricted to 19 years of age…

New Chefs on the Block Another great film in our series on what it takes to open a successful restaurant. This film charts the rise of two restaurants in Washington D.C., from inception to opening and through the first year. Success is never easy. USA, 2016, 96 minutes Director Dustin Harrison-Atlas Distributor New Chefs on…

Sponsored by Scotiabank and Bishop’s Cellar. This six-course dinner is inspired by the world premiere of the Canadian film Grand Cru and will be prepared by chefs: Michael Smith, The Inn at Bay Fortune, Prince Edward Island Paul Rogalski, Rouge Restaurant, Calgary Craig Flinn, Chives Canadian Bistro, Halifax Joshna Maharaj, Toronto Ali Hassan, CBC, Toronto…

The Dinner Richard Gere, Laura Linney and Steve Coogan headline this gripping drama revolving around some terrible decisions their children make one eventful night during dinner and its effects on their families and relationships. USA, 2016, 120 minutes Director Oren Moverman Distributor The Orchard Screens with: The Carvery A slow restaurant’s course is changed forever…

Cabbages, Potatoes & Other Demons This is an  honest and often humorous look at how farming in Eastern Europe has challenges. You’ve never seen so many cabbages and neither has the marketplace! How does a farmer make a living in the face of oversupply? Romania, 2015, 52 minutes Director Serban Georgescu Distributor Deckert Distribution Screens…

Come and celebrate the wrap (almost!) of a great festival week. Drink, dance and mingle with new and old festival friends alike until the wee hours! Your ticket includes two drink tickets, a danceable DJ & snacks!

Join us to celebrate the very best of the 2017 festival at our Devour! Awards Brunch. We present the Golden Tine Awards for this year’s films in five categories: Best Short Documentary, Best Short Drama, Best Feature Documentary, Best Feature Drama and Best Animation. Winners are chosen by our esteemed jury led by Gary Meyer,…

Join Nova Scotia über mycologist Brendon Zissou on a two-hour walk through the local forest on the hunt for late fall mushrooms. 

Aligned with the Good Cheer Trail and featuring members of Taste of Nova Scotia, this spirited tour features stops with sips and tiny bites at Planters Ridge Winery, Wayfarers’ Ale Society and Barrelling Tide Distillery. This Devour! The Bounty of Kings County Tasting Tour is facilitated by our partner Grape Escapes Wine Tours. Round trip:…