About this Event
Muslim International Film Festival is back for 2026 starting off with our Opening Night event!
Join us and celebrate the begninning of our 7th annual film festival starting off with our Opening Night Feature Film, Conversation With The Sea!
Directed by Muayad Alayan, Conversation With The Sea made it's North American premiere at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival. Featuring a stellar performance by Kamel El Basha, the film takes you along on a journey of a father on a hunt for truth and the decisions of his past catching up to him.
Logline: A Palestinian man is ordered by an Israeli court to pay a large social security debt on behalf of his son who drowned in the Red Sea over 20 years ago - or so he was told.
We will also be featuring a musical performance (TBA). Follow our Eventbrite to stay tuned for updates as well as our socials and website.
Content Advisory: Converation With The Sea contains mature themes and subject matter that may not be suitable for children. Parental discretion is strongly advised, and this screening is recommended for mature audiences.
See you October 30th InShaAllah!
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Doors Open + Networking & Food
🕑: 07:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Programming begins
Info: Opening Remarks & Speeches followed by a 15 minute performance (TBA) and a screening of Conversation With The Sea.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Creative School Chrysalis, 43 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, Canada
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.