Celebrating the legacy of some of Canada’s greatest achievers through powerful short films, debuting online, with highlight reels lighting up Cineplex theatres nationwide.
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January 31, 2025 — Toronto, ON — Canada’s Walk of Fame is set to release five short vignettes by emerging Canadian filmmakers of the 2024 Future Storytellers program, each telling the story of one of Canada’s greatest achievers and leading changemakers. Presented by founding partner NBCUniversal, Seeing Red and new partner Cineplex, the 3-minute vignettes will premiere on our website at Friday, January 31, with Future Storytellers highlight reels running in Cineplex theatres nationwide as part of the pre-show entertainment.
Shot on location in Toronto in July 2024, Canada’s Walk of Fame Future Storytellers vignettes each showcase the vision of the chosen up and coming Canadian filmmakers from Humber Polytechnic and Sheridan College, telling the stories of Canada’s Walk of Fame Inductees and Honourees. Pairings include world champion figure skater Kurt Browning (2001 Inductee) with Nick Tablac (Humber Polytechnic graduate); iconic pop rock singer-songwriter Andy Kim (2018 Inductee) and Arshia Prajapati (Sheridan College graduate); International Indigenous Rights and Water Activist Autumn Peltier (2023 Community Hero; program presented by MLSE and Seeing Red) with Anne Hoang (Humber Polytechnic graduate); co-creator of the iconic Canadian youth culture phenomenon, Degrassi (2023 Inductee), Linda Schuyler with Yagnam (Humber Polytechnic graduate); and lead vocalist/guitarist of Toronto-based music collective, The Parachute Club (2023 Inductee), Lorraine Segato and Poppi Fella Pellegrino (Sheridan College graduate).
“The Future Storytellers initiative provides an incredible platform to uplift emerging filmmakers, delivering invaluable mentorship from esteemed industry leaders, forging crucial industry connections, and representing diverse voices from underrepresented communities,” says Jeffrey Latimer, CEO of Canada’s Walk of Fame. “We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on creative young talents as they share the remarkable journeys of five inspiring Canadians through their own lens.”
