Following Negativland's performance, Van Orhari, a media theorist and sound artist, will discuss the interplay between medium and message in culture jamming. She will explore modern communication hijacking, strategies to disrupt cultural narratives, and the role of theoretically informed technical solutions in addressing uncontrollable phenomena in today's media landscape.
The "Afterland: a Negativland Afterparty" will feature performances by Ironing, Bionetics Research Unit, and Yob the Delectable, along with a special presentation by Jam Boom Boom. This free event takes place at the Planetarium on October 10th, from 11pm to 1am, welcoming all attendees.
"In Black & Color" is an innovative film program transitioning from black and white to color, showcasing a diverse array of experimental shorts that explore surreal and comedic themes. This collection emphasizes artistic creativity, affirming cinema's potential to inspire and challenge expectations through dynamic storytelling and visual transformation.
On one night only, TFF and SCAMS present "SIGNIFICANTLY LESS DECEPTIVE," a live audio-visual performance by Negativland and SUE-C at the Challenger Learning Center IMAX. Separate ticket purchase is required, not included in TFF passes. Doors open at 9:00 p.m., with general admission seating and priority entry for passholders.
Messy Legends follows a group of wayward millennials during a chaotic night in Montreal, each on a nostalgic quest. The guerrilla-style film, created by Voyeurism, showcases the unpredictable essence of nightlife and features a mix of seasoned and amateur actors. It premiered at the 2025 Fantasia International Film Festival.
Ben Creech's film is a video essay exploring Bob Dylan’s overlooked filmmaking contributions, adapted from Michael Glover Smith's book. The 33-minute documentary will feature a post-screening discussion with Creech and Smith, who will read an excerpt from his book.
"Daughters of the Forest," directed by Otilia Portillo Padua, is a 2026 immersive sci-fi documentary set in Mexico. It follows two Indigenous mycologists exploring the interplay between humans, mushrooms, and the environment. The film blends generational wisdom with modern science, offering a unique perspective on our world’s interconnectedness.
XYZZY, a film by Jess Johnson and Simon Ward, offers a mesmerizing 40-minute journey through surreal landscapes and creatures in a planetarium setting. This immersive experience fuses hand-drawn artistry, animation, and a unique musical score, blending reality and fantasy. Vinyl soundtracks will be available at the show. Screens as part of the Full-Dome Film Program.
Escape into a program of short films that blurs the lines between reality and artifice, from an urban food co-op's technological experiment gone awry to a sci-fi thief's journey in a dystopian colony. Other tales include a noir story of a memory-battling agent, a surrealist disruption of an American sitcom's reality, and a poignant Midwestern story of grief. The collection concludes with an absurdist tragedy set in a repressive society where affection is forbidden.
In this program, boundaries blur and perspectives drift. This collection of eight experimental shorts invites viewers into liminal spaces—between land and sea, memory and myth, ritual and rebellion. Each film offers a distinct lens on transformation, whether through decaying landscapes, fractured identities, or surreal encounters.