Shanawdithit, the last-known member of the Beothucks, showing in Stephenville this week

    Tuesday, 20 June 2023 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    The event is set to showcase a wide variety of films from local and international filmmakers on Thursday, June 22 at 7 p.m. at the Stephenville Cinema.

    The College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Digital Filmmaking 2023 Final Film Festival will take place in Stephenville this Thursday. The event is set to showcase a wide variety of films from local and international filmmakers on Thursday, June 22 at 7 p.m. at the Stephenville Cinema. The highlight will be the screening of Shanawdithit: A Beothuk Story, a short film about the life of Shanawdithit, the last-known member of the Beothucks. The festival will also showcase  short films, promotions, and documentaries produced by the Digital Filmmaking graduating class of 2023, ranging from horror and drama to experimental pieces.

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