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So Surreal: Behind the Masks at F1RST: A Celebration of Indigenous Film

Fri. June 20th 2025 Vic Theatre $14.29

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So Surreal: Behind the Masks at F1RST: A Celebration of Indigenous Film

Journey to the past, present, and the future of acquired Northwest Coast masks
Event can be attended in person In-Person Event
Film Documentary
Fri. June 20th 2025 + Add to Calendar Vic Theatre (No Minors)
5:00pm - 6:30pm 14.29 + tax

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Victoria Film Festival
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1215 Blanshard St. Victoria BC
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So Surreal: Behind the Masks
Directed by Neil Diamond and Joanne Robertson

In So Surreal: Behind the Masks, director Neil Diamond takes us on an international journey spanning time from the period when Northwest Coast masks were collected in massive quantities, accumulating in private and public collections, to the present day as Indigenous communities work to bring these ceremonial artworks back into their rightful home.

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This screening is part of the Victoria Film Festival's second annual F1RST: A Celebration of Indigenous Film festival, which takes place on June 19-22, 2025. We are honoured and excited to be sharing space on Lekwungen lands, with Indigenous filmmakers, Indigenous funding members, actors, Indigenous workshop coordinators, Elders and Knowledge Keepers. This year is VFF's first time hosting free Indigenous-led and centered workshops, ranging from funding opportunities, grant writing, set decoration, story telling, and many paths in film and stop motion.

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808 Douglas St (at Humboldt)
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So Surreal: Behind the Masks at F1RST: A Celebration of Indigenous Film - Jun 3rd @ Vic Theatre

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