Weengushk International Film Festival

Weengushk International Film Festival is a film festival where Zeegwon Shilling performed.^[1]

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July 2019: The second annual festival took place from July 12 to 14, 2019, featuring 30 films and various workshops. The event aims to use film to promote truth and reconciliation while highlighting the work of Indigenous filmmakers. The 2019 program included a musical showcase called Spirit of the Blues and a fundraising gala for the Jay Switzer Bursary.^[2]
June 2021: The fourth annual festival is scheduled to be held online from July 8 to 11, 2021. The event showcases over 40 films across nine programs and includes workshops, musical performances, and an awards ceremony. The organization aims to support emerging filmmakers and prioritize marginalized voices to promote inclusion in the film industry.^[3]
June 2024: The seventh annual festival is scheduled for July 11 to 14, 2024, on Manitoulin Island. The event focuses on Indigenous storytelling and honours survivors of the residential school system. The 2024 program includes four feature films, eight short films, workshops, and a gala awards ceremony.^[4]
April 2025: The festival hosted musician Zeegwon Shilling as a special guest performer during the summer of 2024.^[1]