Networking Lunch
Tuesday August 19, 1-3pm The Lobby Kitchen & Bar
Join fellow film professionals for a casual networking lunch during the festival! Connect, collaborate, and share stories over a mid-day meal at The Lobby Kitchen & Bar. Lunch is à la carte and not included in the ticket price. RSVP to secure your spot—space is limited!
Spotlight: The Canada Council
Wednesday August 20, 1-3pm Mackenzie Art Gallery
Megan LeDuc, Program Officer, Explore and Create Program
Come discover The Canada Council and how it can support your work as an artist. We’ll cover what you need to know about grants, special initiatives and give you practical advice on funding opportunities, the application portal and the peer assessment process.
RIFFA Screenwriters Fellowship Pitch Event
Friday August 22, 1:00-2:30pm Hotel Sask
The Emerging Screenwriters Fellowship is designed to provide screenwriters with the tools and support needed to bring their creative vision to life. Our commitment is to identify and empower three writers each year who have started a feature-length film screenplay.
Come hear the 2025 cohort of screenwriting fellows pitch their projects to a panel of broadcasters and producers.
Sask Filmmakers Forum
Saturday August 23, 1-3pm Hotel Saskatchewan
Open to the public at no charge, RIFFA empowers local filmmakers to build a sense of provincial pride, collaboration, and engagement. Local filmmakers are given the ability to showcase their work and connect with each other and audiences in their own community.
Moderated discussions provide an in-depth exploration of the creative process, challenges, and triumphs encountered by the filmmakers.