Oscar-nominated films set to screen at Shadows film festival

NEWS RELEASE

SHADOWS OF THE MIND

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The 18th Annual Shadows of the Mind film festival is set to run from Feb. 27 – Mar. 5, 2017 in Sault Ste. Marie.

This year’s lineup includes five Oscar Nominated films, three movies filmed in the Sault, and the return of our popular ‘Reel Northern Flicks: Short Films.’

Emmy nominated Bill Paxton appears in the film Mean Dreams that was filmed locally. Other locally shot films Lost & Found and Heroes of a Different Kind – Rise of the Dark Panther will be screened.

Lion, Life Animated, Manchester by the Sea, A Man Called Ove and 20th Century Women are all nominated for Oscar awards this year.

Shadows is proud to have award-winning Director Todd Wider as a guest to present his film, ‘God Knows Where I Am.’ This beautifully crafted and poignant documentary questions our societal norms for dealing with the mentally ill and homeless.

Powerful documentaries, award winning dramas, comedies, adventure and panel discussions are part of this year’s line up!

The Shadows Gala will be held at the Machine Shop on Feb. 28, starting at 6 p.m. followed by the Gala film Hunt for the Wilder People at 8 p.m. Gala tickets include gourmet appetizers and screening of the film. Tickets are $40 and must be purchased in advance.

The box office opens Feb. 13 at the Station Mall in Sault Ste. Marie by the Dennis Street entrance. It will be open from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily. For more information, visit shadowsfilmfest.com, like us on Facebook or call 705-987-5058.

About Shadows of the Mind

Shadows once again brings to Sault Ste. Marie a film festival  that  meets the mandate of providing insights into mental health, addictions and current social issues through the lens of exciting, unique and entertaining movies and documentaries.

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