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We’re excited to welcome Ever Slate Productions as an exhibitor and production partner at the 2026 Leverage Lens Film + ...
05/16/2026

We’re excited to welcome Ever Slate Productions as an exhibitor and production partner at the 2026 Leverage Lens Film + Art Festival 🎬

Ever Slate Productions is a creative production company passionate about storytelling, visual innovation, and bringing bold ideas to life through film and media. Be sure to stop by their booth to connect, learn more about their work, and explore opportunities within Toronto’s creative community.

Reel Talk with programmers Aryana Singh and Catharine Horsley 🎬 Read what they said about unhome directed by This poeti...
05/15/2026

Reel Talk with programmers Aryana Singh and Catharine Horsley 🎬 Read what they said about unhome directed by

This poetic documentary explores the impact of gentrification in Scarborough. It features three Scarborough residents who share their personal memories and reflect on the changes they have witnessed over the last 5-10 years in their neighbourhoods. Through their stories and scrapbook imagery, unhome explores the pain of nostalgia in the face of a lost community.
 
Director - Ella Saini
Producer - Reese Barrow
 
Ella Saini (she/they) is a Filipino-Indian filmmaker based in Toronto. She is a mixed-media artist that loves to experiment with a variety of art mediums to visually and sonically explore ideas such as identity and culture, and to create platforms for social issues.

Get ready to experience the sounds of DJ Ayse 🎶wav is a rising DJ known for immersive, genre-fluid sets rooted in feelin...
05/15/2026

Get ready to experience the sounds of DJ Ayse 🎶
wav is a rising DJ known for immersive, genre-fluid sets rooted in feeling. Influenced by her third-culture upbringing, she blends sounds across borders to create moments that pull listeners in and keep them there.

At the heart of her work is connection, shared energy, movement, and breaking down borders through sound. We’re excited to have her bringing the vibe (again!) to this year’s Leverage Lens Film + Art Festival.

Come early, stay late, and experience it for yourself ✨

📍 Henderson Brewing Co. (128 Sterling Rd.)
🗓️ May 15
🎟️ limited tickets available now

Get ready to experience the sounds of DJ Ayse 🎶🫶🏽wav is a rising DJ known for immersive, genre-fluid sets rooted in feel...
05/15/2026

Get ready to experience the sounds of DJ Ayse 🎶🫶🏽
wav is a rising DJ known for immersive, genre-fluid sets rooted in feeling. Influenced by her third-culture upbringing, she blends sounds across borders to create moments that pull listeners in and keep them there.

At the heart of her work is connection, shared energy, movement, and breaking down borders through sound. We’re excited to have her bringing the vibe (again!) to this year’s Leverage Lens Film + Art Festival.

Come early, stay late, and experience it for yourself ✨

📍 Henderson Brewing Co.
🗓️ May 15, 2026
🎟️ Limited tickets available!

We’re excited to welcome FOFS (Future of Film Showcase) as a Festival Exhibitor at the 2026 Leverage Lens Film + Art Fes...
05/15/2026

We’re excited to welcome FOFS (Future of Film Showcase) as a Festival Exhibitor at the 2026 Leverage Lens Film + Art Festival 🎬✨

FOFS is a Canadian not-for-profit media arts organization dedicated to supporting emerging filmmakers at a crucial stage in their artistic journey. Through professional development opportunities and their annual film festival, FOFS continues to champion the future of Canadian film while amplifying the voices of women, BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, and other creatives from traditionally marginalized communities.

Be sure to stop by their exhibitor table during the festival to learn more about their work, connect with their team, and discover opportunities for emerging filmmakers and storytellers.

And keep your eyes peeled for the announcement of FOFS’ 2026 festival in Toronto 👀

📍 Henderson Brewing Co.
🗓 Friday, May 15, 2026
⏰ 5PM–10PM

🎟 Tickets available now at leveragelens.ca

Reel Talk with our programmers Catharine Horsley and Aryana Singh! 🎬 This is what they said about Safety 1st created by ...
05/15/2026

Reel Talk with our programmers Catharine Horsley and Aryana Singh! 🎬 This is what they said about Safety 1st created by Nic Calvo and Kieran Turnbull.

Safety 1st gives voice to community organizer and chef Joan King. Her story shares the realities of providing independent social services in Toronto’s Rivertowne. This reflection on her life’s work serves as a call to action and inspiration to any and all to stay kind and committed to the safety of those around you.
 
Director - Nic Calvo 
Producer - Kieran Turnbull
Sound Editor - Conor Kelly
Key Cast - Joan King
 
Nic Calvo is a multidisciplinary artist based in Toronto (Tkaronto). They hold a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies with a minor in drama studies from Queen’s University.

We’re excited to welcome CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals as a Festival Exhibitor at the 2026 Leverage Lens Film...
05/15/2026

We’re excited to welcome CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals as a Festival Exhibitor at the 2026 Leverage Lens Film + Art Festival 🎬✨

Through careers, education, and empowerment initiatives, CEE Centre continues to create meaningful opportunities for young Black professionals across the GTA — helping build pathways toward success, leadership, and community impact.

Be sure to stop by their table during the festival to connect, learn more about their programs, and explore resources available for creatives and young professionals.

📍 Henderson Brewing Co.
🗓 Friday, May 15, 2026
⏰ 5PM–10PM

Tickets available at leveragelens.ca & our link in bio!🎟️

Reel Talk with programmers Kelvin Omori, Aryana Singh, and Catharine Horsley🎬 Read what they said about SK8 Lite directe...
05/14/2026

Reel Talk with programmers Kelvin Omori, Aryana Singh, and Catharine Horsley🎬 Read what they said about SK8 Lite directed by 🛹

SK8 LITE is the debut film by budding Nigerian storyteller and director, Nmesomachi Nwokolo.
It is a story detailing the high point and low points surrounding the recently developed culture of skateboarding in Lagos. From winning hundreds of thousands of naira in contest, to having your board seized because of “disobedience”, the life of a skater in Lagos is anything but uneventful.
 
Director/Writer/Producer - Nmesomachi Nwokolo
Key cast - Blessing Ewona, Daniel Ogbuogu, Henry Okwubuasi
 
Nmesomachii Nwokolo is a first time filmmaker and she is looking forward to using her gift for storytelling to share with the world.

As a current student of Toronto Film School she has received training and mentorship from many renowned directors and producers which gave her the necessary tools to be able to successfully bring both hers and others’ visions to life.

We’re excited to welcome back Street Voices () as an official Media Partner for the 2026 Leverage Lens Film + Art Festiv...
05/14/2026

We’re excited to welcome back Street Voices () as an official Media Partner for the 2026 Leverage Lens Film + Art Festival 🎥✨

Street Voices continues to create space for emerging storytellers, journalists, and creatives to share stories that matter and amplify voices from our communities. We’re grateful to have their support as we bring together artists and audiences for a night of film, photography, art, and connection.

Join us on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Henderson Brewing for an unforgettable evening featuring film screenings, Q&As, art activations, vendors, networking, food, drinks, and more.

🎟️ Limited amount of tickets are on sale now
📍 Henderson Brewing — 128 Sterling Rd.
🕔 5PM–10PM

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