Mirror Mountain Film Festival | LOCAL HEROES
Saturday September 6, 7pm
ODD Box, 2 Daly Ave. (2nd floor)
Pay-what-you-can
Suggested admission $10
Local talent and creativity are in the spotlight in this selection of short films from the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Co-presented by Digital Arts Resource Centre.
Dreamscapes Screening: National Tour Kick-Off
A LETTER TO OUR COMMUNITY
Dear Friends,
We are so grateful to everyone who joined us at Tangled Arts + Disability in Toronto for the afternoon kick-off of the Dreamscapes short film national tour. It was such a meaningful way to begin this journey, and we are still carrying the energy of that gathering with us.
Sharing Dreamscapes with you is very close to our hearts. We are thankful for the community that came together around the film and for the openness with which you welcomed us. The thoughtful conversations and reflections shared reminded us how powerful it is to come together through art.
As we continue the national tour, we are excited to keep building connections across Canada. Each stop gives us the chance to express our gratitude, to show our vulnerabilities, and to grow alongside audiences who inspire us with their generosity and insight.
Thank you for being part of this beginning. We look forward to meeting more of you on the road and continuing to share in the experience of Dreamscapes.
With love and thanks,
Ghost Rooster Collective
Photos by Kendra Epik PhotographyEVENT INFORMATION ARCHIVE
✨ ABOUT THE DREAMSCAPES NATIONAL TOUR KICK-OFF
Ghost Rooster Collective is thrilled to launch the Dreamscapes national tour in partnership with Tangled Art + Disability in Toronto! Join us for an energizing evening of experimental film, live performance, and a post-show artist talk-back. This event marks the start of our cross-country journey, blending glamour with the weird, wild, and deeply sincere. Expect trolls, tears, twists, puppets, projection, dance, drama, and more as we share Dreamscapes in Toronto for the very first time.
✨ ABOUT THE FILM
Dreamscapes is a genre-blurring experimental film that delves into mental health, alternate realities, and the complex journey of healing. Centered on an intimate interview with Amelia Rose Griffin, the film brings her personal experiences of navigating multiple realities to life through vivid dreamscapes. This portrayal offers a unique perspective on Disability, inviting audiences to step into Amelia’s reality and explore the experience of disability beyond a medicalized lens.
Ghost Rooster Collective gratefully acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council and the City of Ottawa. Thank you to Ottawa Dance Directive for their continued support.
✨ ABOUT GHOST ROOSTER COLLECTIVE
Ghost Rooster is a collective of artists with diverse disabilities, working at the intersection of dance, visual art, and film. We believe in accessibility as a collaborative framework for creative leadership, with a process rooted in listening, mutual support, and the core principles of the Disability Arts movement. For us, access is not just a requirement—it’s a source of innovation and creative potential.
✨ PROGRAM
⭐ 12:00 PM – Doors open
⭐ 12:30 PM – Opening remarks
⭐ 12:40 PM – Performance, film screening, and talkback
⭐ 2:00 PM – Event concludes
✨TICKETS ARE FREE!
Tickets are free to make this event accessible to everyone. All are welcome. By reserving your ticket, you guarantee your spot and help us manage attendance to ensure the event stays within capacity limits, creating a comfortable and safe environment for all attendees.
✨VENUE & FILM ACCESSIBILITY
Tangled Art Gallery is wheelchair accessible with a 60-inch-wide automatic front door and step-free entry. The building has elevator access via the North East (Richmond) entrance, where an indoor ramp leads to Tangled. Seating includes a couch, chairs with backs and armrests, and floor cushions available upon request. Service animals are welcome. For full details on physical and event accessibility, visit: tangledarts.org/accessibility
Dreamscapes incorporates ASL translation.
✨PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
401 Richmond does not offer visitor or free parking at any time. However, there are a number of parking lots in the immediate area. Venue can be accessed by TTC by taking the 510 Spadina streetcar from Spadina subway station or Union Station, or the 501 Queen streetcar.
Dreamscapes Short Film Premiere Archive
✨ ABOUT THE DREAMSCAPES PREMIERE
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