OFFA's 6th Annual International Womens Day Celebration of Women in Film, Music, and the Arts

When: March 1, 2026

Where: Ontario, Canada

REGISTER

Join us in Oakville, Ontario on Sunday, March 1st 2026, 4 pm at Film.Ca Cinemas for an International Women’s Day Film and Music Event!

This year is the SIXTH annual OFFA IWD film screening – we are excited to shine a spotlight on the accomplishments of women in the film and music industry!

Everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy a VIP Ticket experience that includes: the award-winning, Canada’s Top 10 for 2025 coming-of-age romcom - Mile End Kicks, Oakville's own Mood-ivational emcee Carole Bertuzi Lucciani, live entertainment from award-winning Canadian musicians, popcorn, beverages, and amazing door prizes, and a Q&A!

PLUS: the first 40 people to purchase VIP passes get a complimentary book from a local award-winning author!

SCHEDULE
3:00 PM: WELCOME – CHECK IN.
Popcorn and Beverages offered at concession; VIP ticketholders have tickets in envelopes for these. Photo opportunities in front lobby. Door prizes in theatre and VIP gift pickup table.

3:30 PM: Theatre doors open – Meet & Greet in theatre.
Select your seat(s) and settle in. Watch the pre show!

4:00 PM: Emcees opening monologue, greetings from OFFA
Followed by live performances in-theatre from award-winning musicians including; Lara Simonot, Oakville born, Toronto based singer/songwriter, singer/songwriter & guitarist Natasha Meister, and singer/songwriter Nix Ironstone

4:25 PM: Featured Film – Mile End Kicks

5:55 PM: Q&A.

6:20 PM: Door Prize Winners Announced – Closing comments

6:30 PM: Event end

ENJOY A VIP EXPERIENCE!

Purchase a VIP ticket for $36 plus tax, with partial proceeds going to UWHH: Women United for their Glow Programme.
 

FEATURE FILM!
Mile End Kicks, Director Chandler Levack
In 2011 Montreal’s indie music scene, Grace Pine, a 24-year-old music critic moves to the Canadian city to write a book on Alanis Morissette’s classic 'Jagged Little Pill' album. But her plans take an unexpected turn when she gets romantically involved with members of an indie band for whom she serves as their publicist.
Your VIP Ticket includes:

Wine and/or beer ticket
Large popcorn and non-alcoholic beverage tickets and water
Performances, Screening, Q&A & Door Prizes
20% off OFFA’S limited edition VIP Festival Pass for the June 17-27th Festival which includes all GALA screenings, parties, and early access to film list and bookings. A code for this early bird discount will be emailed to you following the event.

FILM FAN TICKETS

A limited number of regular tickets (these tickets do not include the food & beverages, or festival discount) can be purchased for $25 plus tax.
Your Film Fan Ticket Includes:All performances, screening, Q&A, door prizes.

SPONSORED BY: Capstick McCollum and Associates, My Projects, and Film.Ca Cinemas

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