A special Canada 150 series of free outdoor film screenings is coming to a park near you! These memorable summer evenings feature pre-show activities, guests, and moving-image works from Canada on Screen, TIFF’s signature Canada 150 program. Learn about Toronto’s connections to some of Canada’s best feature films, shorts, and television series. Come celebrate Canada 150 with your friends and neighbours and enjoy some amazing Canadian films under the stars! Canada on Screen in the Park is presented in partnership with TIFF and Park People.

Selected through a national poll of Industry professionals, TIFF’s Canada on Screen program showcases the best of Canada’s moving image heritage. MomenTO’s compilation of works from Canada on Screen features some of the most beloved Canadian animated shorts, along with an episode from the shot-in-Toronto TV drama series, Degrassi Junior High, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year!

Titles include:

Cameras Take Five | dir. Steven Woloshen | 3 mins | 2002 | G | No Dialogue

When The Day Breaks | dirs. Amanda Forbis and Wendy Tilby | 10 mins | 1999 | G | English

Log Drivers’ Waltz | dir. John Weldon | 3 mins | 1979 | G | English

The Sand Castle | dir. Co Hoedeman | 13 mins | 1977 | G | French

Begone Dull Care | dirs. Norman McLaren and Evelyn Lambart | 8 minutes | 1949 | G | No Dialogue

The Sweater | dir. Sheldon Cohen | 10 mins | 1980 | G | English

Degrassi Junior High S1E10 “Smokescreen” | S1E10 Smokescreen | dir. John Bertram | 28 mins | 1987 | English

Join the Friends of Cedarbrook & Thomson Memorial Parks for a preshow and family friendly activities beginning at 7 p.m. Screening begins at sunset.