Any movie-goer with enough sense knows that for any series to extend beyond 3 chapters (aka A Trilogy) is a daring and treacherous leap and is not for the faint of heart.

Many have attempted. Few have survived. A moment of silence for those who have foolishly perished trying: Batman, American Pie, Saw, The Karate Kid, Superman, Twilight (debatable, but with 0 for 2, it’s the safest bet in the world). Even Spidey apparently didn’t have the moxie to step up to the challenge, opting instead to play Eternal Sunshine and repeat itself. Wuss.

To pull off three straight installments  takes endurance, a constant flow of creativity, and an unhealthy supply of caffeine. To go for that fourth round can seem like pure, unadulterated insanity. You must be prepared to deliver to the masses something fresh, something new and something that will be just as full of awesome as what they’ve filled up on the first three runs.

Monty Python was crazy enough to say it, and now so are we…

“And now for something completely different!”

Fathers lock up your daughters! Daughters lock up your fathers! Introducing the inaugural Spring run of the Sharpcuts Indie Music and Film Festival!

This time around we’re bringing back your old favourites: musical talents from the four corners of the tri-city area, an exclusive gala for members and fans of the filmmaking community, and more independently-made films than you can shake a stick at!*

*sticks not included

New to this year, get ready for something new and improved. Our business hours have extended. We’ve burst out of our 3-day festival cage and expanded to a full 5-day program:

- Comedy Kick-Off Wednesday, May 5th

- Thriller Thursday Thursday, May 6th

- Freestyle Friday Friday May 7^th

- Genre and Docs & Schmoozefest Gala Saturday, May 8^th

- Blended Film Challenge Sunday May 9^th

Be prepared to join us as we shift gears and take Sharpcuts where even Hollywood dare not go.

Ooh! Eat it, Sam Raimi!