Victoria County-shot Asleep by Windows to preview at Cape Breton Film Festival

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeAtlantic CanadaCape BretonEntertainment & LifeNews Victoria County-shot Asleep by Windows to preview at Cape Breton Film Festival Movie to air as part of inaugural Cape Breton Film Festival at Inverness County Centre for the Arts Author of the article: By Contributed Published Sep 21, 2026 3 minute read Rachel Beaton, left, and Patrick Lanctot of Spectra71 Films Inc. on the set of Asleep at Windows. PHOTO BY SUPPLIED Article content A feature film shot in Victoria County, Asleep by Windows, is having its initial preview as part of the inaugural Cape Breton Film Festival later this month. Article content Article content The festival takes place from Friday to Sunday at the Inverness County Centre for the Arts. The event will bring three days of film, storytelling, history, and industry conversation to the western shores of Cape Breton. Article content Article content The creation of the festival follows a strong community response to the July fundraising screenings of Little Lorraine at Inverness County’s Strathspey Place. The film festival’s organizers shared that they are excited to unveil the event’s first official program featuring: Atlantic Canadian; Indigenous; Canadian; international films; Cape Breton cinema; filmmaker question-and-answer; panels; industry sessions; and special guests. Article content “After months of planning, we’re thrilled to present a diverse selection of films and talks that celebrate the creative work happening on our Island. We hope the tremendous interest around the Little Lorraine screenings continues into the festival as we bring people together around great stories and our growing film community,” said Ken Woroner, Cape Breton Film Festival organizer. Article content Highlights include a special 10th anniversary screening of Werewolf by Ashley McKenzie, who will be also in attendance. The film Werewolf premiered in 2016 at the Toronto International Film Festival and was recently named, by The Globe and Mail: one of the 100 best Canadian films ever made. Article content Article content The film festival also includes a screening of Still Mine, featuring director Michael McGowan from Sullivan’s Crossing and One Week, and an appearance by special guest production designer Tamara Deverell, winner of the 2026 Academy Award for Production Design for Frankenstein. Article content Read More FILM…