GRFF kicks off with star-studded opening

Canadian Director Added to Tonight's Gala Opening, second screening will take place at The Gig theatre in downtown Kitchener

Cambridge – The Grand River Film Festival (GRFF) is pleased to announce more stars have been confirmed for the Opening Night Gala. Acclaimed Canadian director Bruce MacDonald has agreed to join the festivities kicking off on tonight.

Joining MacDonald at the screening and after party is Tony Burgess, the writer of Pontypool and stars of the flick, Stephen McHattie and Lisa Houle. Pontypool, a Canadian horror film, has been catching the eye of horror fans worldwide since its release. Taking place in the small Canadian town of the same name, the film explores the influence of language and the deadly consequences it can have.

“Not only are we proud to be providing even more exposure to an already popular Canadian film, we are thrilled to have the director, writer and actors join the opening events of our festival,” said David Marskell, Chair of the GRFF Volunteer Board. “To showcase Canadian talent and have fans meet those associated with the film is a once in a lifetime opportunity for all involved.” The actors and writer will be familiar with the area, as they researched their roles in the CHYM FM studios in the early stages of the film.

The Pontypool screening will take start at 7:30 pm at Galaxy Cinemas in Cambridge on October 22nd, kicking off the third annual Grand River Film Festival. Tickets to the Opening Gala are $50 and are available for online at www.GRFF.ca , The Children’s Museum in Kitchener or the Cambridge Galleries in downtown Galt. A limited number will be available at the theatre on Thursday. The festival will run from Thursday October 22nd to Sunday October 25th.

A second screening will take place at The Gig theatre in downtown Kitchener Saturday October 24th at 7:30pm. Tickets are only $7.00 and details can be found at www.GRFF.ca