Blue Heron (June 10, 2026)

Why we picked it

qathet film society Festival Worthy Films presents: BLUE HERON - Wed June 10, 7pm (PG, 90 minutes) With seven Canadian Screen Awards nominations, including best motion picture, best director and best original screenplay for Sophy Romvari and a best supporting role, drama for Vancouver actor Edik Beddoes, Blue Heron is the latest Canadian film to receive national and international acclaim. Shot in North Vancouver and Nanaimo, the film is loosely based on Romvari’s own story.After a very strong festival season, Blue Heron, which has won major Canadian accolades, including Best Canadian Film at the 2025 Toronto Film Critics Association Awards and the Telefilm Canada One-to-Watch Award winner at the 2026 Vancouver Film Critics Circle Awards, is now set to reach a larger audience.The youngest of four kids, Sophy was born in Canada after her parents and brothers had immigrated from Hungary. Her family lived on Gabriola Island until s