Night Flight
Outdoor film screening event—Aug 24
The Charlottetown Film Society, in partnership with FilmPEI and Club Red Productions, presents Night Flight, an outdoor film screening event taking place on August 24 at the Victoria Park Pavilion. This unique event aims to celebrate local filmmakers, share local stories, and enjoy films under the stars.
Night Flight is free to attend and will showcase a collection of PEI-made films and artworks centered around the theme of ‘crows.’ The evening’s lineup includes The Crow Agenda, a documentary by Jason Arsenault and Jeremy Larter, and the dramatic short The Queen of the Crows by Harmony Wagner. Additionally, a new work by filmmaker Dotun Adedoyin will be commissioned and premiered.
Night Flight has partnered with several arts organizations for this event: Art in the Open will present the beloved March of the Crows, which will take place before the film screenings; This Town is Small will curate a second screen of video art and photography by artists such as Patricia Bourque and Millefiore Clarkes; and The Guild will also project video art in collaboration with Night Flight, as well as offer workshop space for parade participants to build and prepare their crow costumes.
Night Flight is designed to strengthen the presence of the filmmaking community and engage the public in their work. This event aligns with the City’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan by building partnerships within the film sector, educating and inspiring audiences with local stories, and adding vitality to the downtown core. The event is barrier-free, accessible, and inclusive, providing a welcoming space for all community members.
The evening will shine a spotlight on the Charlottetown Film Festival, a Charlottetown Film Society signature event taking place from October 17–20. The deadline for filmmakers to submit is August 3 at filmfreeway.com/CharlottetownFilmFestival-ChFF.
Night Flight will start at 8 pm with pre-screening art projections, followed by the film screenings. Follow @art_in_the_open for updates and the March of the Crows flight route.