Public Notices/Announcements - Windsor/Leamington - Media City Celebrates Feminist Icons

Media City Film Festival, Windsor’s annual internationally-celebrated festival for film and digital art launches its 23rd edition this November 7-10, 2018.

This year’s festival kicks-off with a bang, hosting a rare in-person appearance from Golden Lion Lifetime Achievement Award Winner (Venice Biennale), Carolee Schneemann (New York), in partnership with The Penny Stamps Speaker Series.

Wednesday, November 7 at 7:30PM at the Detroit Institute of Arts’ Detroit Film Theatre, TRANSFORMATIVE ACTIONS will feature a selection of films from two of the most important feminist filmmakers and performance artists of the 20th century: Carolee Schneemann (USA) and VALIE EXPORT (Austria). The evening opens in celebration and tribute to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin in her hometown, with a special performance by Motown Records recording artist, and Detroit-native, Carolyn Crawford, accompanied by Rick Jones.

Media City Film Festival’s 100+ page catalogue with full program information is available here.

Media City’s 23rd annual edition will showcase more than 70+ films from 20+ nations, including new work from Brazil, Portugal, Germany, France, Colombia, Scotland, Chile and many more countries internationally. All festival events are Pay What You Like (suggested $5) to ensure accessibility for all. Reserve your full festival pass here for $25.