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Oakville Festivals is look for a few good films Deadline for submissions for OFFA's film festival April 1 The Oakville Festivals of Film and Art (OFFA) is now accepting submissions for its upcoming season. The deadline for entries is April 1. "OFFA welcomes submissions of many genres and we will be selecting films, documentaries, short films and animations for screening," according to the OFFA. Filmmakers can submit their works by following the guidelines found online at www. offa.ca/submissions. With a new multi-year title sponsor, the Willson International Oakville Film Festival is a three-day event that launches at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts on June 24. Things kick off with two gala premieres, followed by 17 additional screenings at Film.Ca theatres in Oakville. This will be the third rendition of the relatively-new Oakville film festival, which also gives prizes for films in each category. The non-profit, Oakville-based OFFA -- created by local photographer Judah Hernandez and longtime resident Wendy Donnan -- puts on the festival to bring Canadian and world premieres and screenings to local cinephiles. The OFFA recently announced the three- 25 | Friday, March 11, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com In the Arts... Book-signing by Ghislaine Dean Author Ghislaine Dean is hosting a book-signing event Saturday (March 12) at the Dorval Crossing Chapters from 1-4 p.m. Dean will be signing for Deprived of a Fighting Chance and Behind the Teacher's Desk, under the pen name Chris Williams. 2Birds Band clinic 2Birds Band, an original fivepiece musical project aimed to revolutionize the sound of string music, is holding a clinic March 17 at Oakville's Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre's Black Box Theatre, 2302 Bridge Rd. The clinic starts at 1 p.m. and cost to attend is $10 at the door. For more information, visit 2birdsband.com. Moonshine Comedy Jam Each month, Oakville Improvisers present Comedy Jam at The Moonshine Café, 137 Kerr St., at 7:30 p.m. Events on until June 18. For dates, visit www. oakvilleimprov.com. Judah Hernandez and Wendy Donnan, creators of the Oakville Festivals of Film and Art, are kicking off the Willson International Oakville Film Festival -- in its third year -- June 24. The deadline for submissions is April 1. | submitted photo year title sponsorship partnership with customs brokerage Willson International. "We are so pleased to be working with a company so committed to the overall betterment of their community," said Donnan, who is also OFFA executive director. "Peter Willson is an ardent supporter of the artistic community, and we are honoured to be working with Willson International to deliver the best of local and international film and documentary in Oakville." Willson is president and CEO of Willson In- ternational and an Oakville resident. "The addition of the Oakville Film Festival to the list of grass-roots partnerships that we currently support is an exciting opportunity for us to showcase our business and its heritage while delivering something really special and valuable to the Oakville community," noted Willson. "We look forward to helping this event grow and thrive." Tickets for the festival also go on sale April 1. For more information, visit www.offa.ca, email info@offa.ca, or call 905-302-9017. Sunday, May29, 2016 from 10AM to 3PM CELEBRATE SPRING! 680 Plains Road West, Burlington ON FA MILY SHO W Admission &Parking Join us in all Four markets! 10AM-4PM KITCHENER, ON ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS MAY 15 Bingemans 10AM-4PM VAUGHAN, ON JUNE 12 OCTOBER 2 OCTOBER 16 10AM-4PM Western Fair District Royal Botanical Gardens Education · Attractions · Camps · Family Planning A FUN FILLED DAY FREE with everything for families Entertainer Scott Dietrich FacePainting by Westmount Event Centre 10AM-4PM Carousel Room LONDON, ON BURLINGTON, ON FEATURING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Pockets The Clown Want to book a booth at the City Parent Family Show? Call: 289-293-0708 or Toll Free: 1-800-693-7986 PRESENTED BY FREE LOOT BAGS to the first 750 visitors A DIVISION OF vailable for Gluten-free products & services, other EXHIBITING GA allergens, lifestyles, wellness practitioners and more! www.canadasglutenfreemarket.com OPPORTUNITIES S Formoreinformationpleasecall289-293-0710