Discover artistic insights and inspiration at the Illume Art Dialogue Series, featuring intimate conversations with two acclaimed creators:

On Saturday, November 11, go behind the lens with award-winning filmmaker Farhan Umedaly. Known for documentaries highlighting sustainability, conservation and human rights, Farhan will sit down with moderator Aliya Jiwan-Thawer to share his sources of inspiration and how he uses film to effect change.

Then on Sunday, November 12, immerse yourself in the musical mind of Emmy-nominated screen composer Amin Bhatia. With a career spanning movies, television, radio, theater, and IMAX films, Amin will reveal his journey in a fireside chat with CTV News anchor Omar Sachedina. Amin will share reflections on memorable projects including the musical arrangement for the Nashid for Mawlana Hazar Imam.

Gain perspective on the creative process through these 90-minute moderated discussions. Ask your own questions during an interactive Q&A session. And reflect on the festival’s theme of “care” through an artistic lens and its ability to shape a promising and more sustainable future.

Let the Illume Art Dialogues spark your own creative spirit. Secure your Festival Pass today to attend these exclusive sessions at no extra cost.

Join us as we celebrate remarkable artists and explore the intersection of arts, ideas, and purpose.