Winnipeg s most popular film festival is returning for 2021 adapting to the pandemic in hopes of encouraging viewers. It s been a very challenging year, and in some cases, it s been a very sad year, as well, the Winnipeg Real to Reel Film Festival s creator and director, Paul Boge, says in an online video.
In 2020, the festival s 10th year, the festival saw what Boge called staggering attendance numbers. The festival set a record with 5,875 attendees coming through the doors to take in a number of movies.
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Filmmaker Paul Plett explores his Mennonite roots and identity in I Am A Mennonite, screening (online) at the Winnipeg Real to Reel Film Festival Feb. 14-28.
As with most other events during the COVID-19 pandemic, the 11th annual Winnipeg Real to Reel Film Festival is different this year.
As with most other events during the COVID-19 pandemic, the 11th annual Winnipeg Real to Reel Film Festival is different this year.
The event, which runs Feb. 14-28, is normally held at the North Kildonan Mennonite Brethren Church. This year, the festival which aims to encourage, challenge and inspire people to a greater understanding of the human journey is moving online (www.winnipegfilmfestival.com).