The fourth Eric's Backyard Film Festival is happening!
WHEN?
SEPT 21 (SEPT 22 RAIN DATE)
DOORS: 5:00PM
MUSIC: 7:00PM
FILMS: 8:30PM
WHERE?
TRAFALGAR MEMORIAL, 120 OAK PARK, OAKVILLE ON
FEATURING?
VACANT SPACE
MORRISON HEIGHTS
FILM SELECTION?
Past Backyard Film Festivals
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2024 Eric's Backyard Film Festival
The fourth Eric's Backyard Film Festival is happening!
WHEN?
SEPT 21 (SEPT 22 RAIN DATE)
DOORS: 5:00PM
MUSIC: 7:00PM
FILMS: 8:30PMWHERE?
TRAFALGAR MEMORIAL, 120 OAK PARK, OAKVILLE ONFEATURING?
VACANT SPACE
MORRISON HEIGHTSFILM SELECTION?
Immunity
Sebastian EguiarteFelix and Mark are close to being invited to a party after school ― the problem is they need to bring their own alcohol.
Face It
Tammy JonesAn observation of buried anger and embitterment.
The Sweater
Maz KhatamPressured into giving away his clothes, an emasculated young man obsessively attempts to reclaim his cherished sweater before it vanishes into the donation abyss.
Light Sleeper
Luke DonovanTwo dreamers collide on a quiet night in an experimental haze
Run Stack Overflow
Patrick CarrollA film about memory, technology and loss. Shot on location inside a box of broken and obsolete electronic gear.
The Mean Girls Collab - Meet the Plastics
Dial-Up StudiosA re-creation of the "Meeting the Plastics" scene in Mean Girls (2004).
Why Do Ants Go Back To Their Nest?
Alex LoAn auto-fictional experimental film about the filmmaker trying to go from Toronto to Hong Kong the long way round.
Porkstrips
Emily Sadler & Hat on Wolf ProductionsA poor, desolate pig named Tonka gets recruited by a wolf to work at his strip-club, a job that fulfills her every desire. However, when mysterious patrons enter the club and her coworkers start to disappear, Tonka soon realizes that her dream job is not all that it seems.
Teeth
Elijah Massiah & Jet BaileyA group of six girlfriends are outside a club after a long night of tricking and drinking. They're all comfortable around each other... too comfortable as they speak over each other constantly.
Slice of Life
Brandon WicksonA man locked in a room goes to extreme lengths to please his captor.
Phonication
Tammy JonesA young woman expresses her loneliness through an obsession with her phone.
Ma Boy Love Me
Ivie VancentA poignant love story that follows the journey of two black gay men, Male 1 and Male 2, as they navigate the complexities of their relationship against the backdrop of a beautiful beach setting.
Full House
Sarah MathesonA packed open mic on a Wednesday night inspires a little bit of harmless curiosity...
BABA
Funny Bone PicturesA middle-aged Iranian man makes a desperate bid to keep his apartment, as his relationship with his son unravels.
FAQ
This is an outdoor event, dress for the weather!
THE GARDINER EXPRESS WAY WILL BE CLOSED DAY OF FESTIVAL(SEPT 21). Furthermore, THE LAKESHORE WEST GO TRAIN WILL BE RUNNING ON AN HOURLY SCHEDULE. Please make travel plans accordingly :)
Bring cash!
Our vendor market will be in full swing starting at 5 PM!
Art wall!
We’re going to have an ongoing art installation! Bring something to put on the wall. As well as multiple more art installations!
Q: What’s seating gonna be like?
A: You’ll be sitting on the grass in the backyard so bring a blanket! Or lawn chairs can be placed at the back of the viewing area.
Q: What’s parking like?
A: There is a plethora of on-street parking around the neighborhood. Park in the Walmart plaza at your own risk
Q: How about bus?
A: The Trafalgar Memorial is on a transit accessible route. You can take one bus from the Go Station.
Q: What can I bring to the potluck?
A: Grab and go food items are the most preferred. If it’s individually wrapped it's even better! Stray away from serving bowls and dips. (Bagged chips are good for example) (We always need drinks as well!)
As for flavors anything goes! (NO PEANUTS)
Q: Smoking area?
A: Feel free to smoke off the festival ground on the street. No smoking permitted on festival grounds.
No alcohol is permitted on the festival grounds. If you drink before entering, please drink responsibly, with a safe way home. Public intoxication will not be tolerated.
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2023 Eric's Winter Film Festival
Eric’s Winter Film Festival (EWFF) took place on December 16, 2024, and was an overwhelming success. As the first festival undertaken by the entire Eric’s Backyard Artist Collective (EBAC) team at an external venue, Sheridan College’s Marquee, the event marked an important step forward in our mission to build a welcoming and inclusive community for artists and art lovers in the Halton region.
It showcased 14 films, included two musical performances, had 7 local vendors with diverse products, and had over 165 attendees.
Sponsors
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2021 Eric's Backyard Film Festival
Eric’s Backyard Film Festival was first imagined in the summer of 2021.
Eric Génier wanted to share a short film he had made. But, COVID-19 restrictions and a lack of budget to submit to film festivals made that impossible.
Or was it?
The first Eric’s Backyard Film Festival was held on September 11, 2023 in Eric Génier’s backyard (thanks Mom and Dad). The festival featured a vintage pop-up shop, a tarp asking as a screen, the stereo receiver from Eric’s basement, and a community potluck. Over 16 original short films were shown to roughly 80 people. Everyone had a blast and nobody caught Covid-19.
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2022 Eric's Backyard Film Festival
In the summer of 2022, Eric hadn't thought about holding Eric’s Backyard Film Festival. Things were sort of getting back to normal in a world with a COVID vaccine. But, then people kept asking when he was holding Eric’s Backyard Film Festival.
The people had spoken.
The second Eric’s Backyard Film Festival held on September 10, 2022 in Eric Génier’s backyard. And it was even bigger!
In addition to 90-minutes of original films - a musical act was invited to perform. Toronto-based band, CONNIE, played their debut show before the films.
The vintage pop-up shop was back. And so was the community potluck. Roughly 90 people came and once again they had a great time. -
2023 Eric's Backyard Film Festival
The third Eric's Backyard Film Festival was held on September 9, 2023. Over 120 people attended.
The festival was expanded even more. In addition to 90-minutes of original films, two musical acts performed live, there was one rap performance and a live art installation. The vintage pop-up shop was back - plus three additional vendors! A fully decoraged pre-seating garage space was added. And so was merch! Yes, in 2023, it was possible to buy an Eric's Backyard Film Festival t-shirt (yes, the t-shirts sold out!)
A total of 22 films were submitted. 12 we're played, the first festival where tough decisions we're made to create a stellar program.
Finally, there was a place for young artists in Oakville (and the surrounding area) to showcase their work.