For the 16th year in a row, Canada’s Coolest Festival will be celebrating film in one of the world’s most magical ski destinations. From November 29 to December 3, 2017 you can see over 80 films in the heart of Whistler Village, while also participating in all Industry Summit events.
With so much to see and do, it’s hard to narrow down the must-see films at festival, but we’ve provided the top 8 we believe you won’t want to miss this December! Take a look:
Darkest Hour
Directed by Joe Wright
Playing in the Contender Film Strand
Starring Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James
Screened at the Telluride Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival
Darkest Hour will kick off the festival as the Opening Gala film on November 29.
Becoming Iconic
Directed by Neal Thibedeau
Playing in the The Doc Bloc Film Strand
Starring Jonathan Baker, Jodie Foster, Adrian Lyne, John Badham
Becoming Iconic will be having its World Premiere at WFF December 1.
https://whistlerfilmfestival.com/film/becoming-iconic/
I, Tonya
Directed by Craig Gillespie
Playing in the Contender Film Strand
Starring Margot Robbie, Sebastien Stan, Allison Janney
I, Tonya will be having its Western Canadian Premiere at WFF December 2.
https://whistlerfilmfestival.com/film/i-tonya/
The Disaster Artist
Directed by James Franco
Playing in the Contender Film Strand
Starring James Franco, Dave Franco, Seth Rogan
The Disaster Artist will be screening at Western Canadian Premiere at WFF December 1.
https://whistlerfilmfestival.com/film/the-disaster-artist/
Another Wolfcop
Directed by Lowell Dean
Playing in the Canada 150 Film Strand
Starring Leo Fafard, Amy Matysio, Jonathan Cherry, Yannick Bisson
Another Wolfcop will be having its Western Canadian Premiere at WFF November 30.
https://whistlerfilmfestival.com/film/another-wolfcop/
Someone Else’s Wedding
Directed by Pat Kiely
Playing in the World Premieres Film Strand
Starring Kathleen Turner, Jessica Pare, Frances Fisher, Kevin Zegers, Jacob Tierney, Wallace Shaw, Luke Kirby
Juggernaut will be having World Premiere at WFF December 1.
https://whistlerfilmfestival.com/film/juggernaut/
Prodigals
Directed by Michelle Ouellet
Playing in the World Premieres Film Strand
Starring David Alpay, Sara Canning, Kaniehtiio Horn, Andrew Francis, David Kaye, Nicholas Carella, Jameson Parker, Brian Markinson
Prodigals will be having its World Premiere at WFF November 30.
https://whistlerfilmfestival.com/film/prodigals/
Juggernaut
Directed by Daniel Dimarco
Playing in the World Premieres Film Strand
Starring Jack Kesy, Amanda Crew, David Cubitt, Peter McRobbie, Stephen McHattie, Ty Olsson, Phil Granger
Juggernaut will be having its Canadian Premiere at WFF December 1.
https://whistlerfilmfestival.com/film/juggernaut/
Come out and see these noteworthy films and many more at the 2017 Whistler Film Festival!
https://whistlerfilmfestival.com/
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