Testimonials
“This was my 2nd year flying in from the States to attend Fantasy Worldwide Film Festival. I had a wonderful time! Your films are unique and refreshing. They awaken the imagination and stir the spirit. It was a real treat to gather in a warm and personal setting and hear the various
filmmakers talk about what inspired them to make their films, their
techniques, their crews and the many challenges they encountered
throughout the process. This is an experience I will long remember.
Thank you for all your hard work and for bringing such an insightful and
creative event to the public. See you next year. :)”
-Kat Bartley, Atlas Employment Agency
“Thank you! I had a wonderful time!”
-Julie Czerneda, fantasy/sci-fi writer
"Fantasy Worldwide is a joy of a festival showcasing
some very special films. Run by a warm and
filmmaker-friendly crew of people, the festival
provides a unique venue for strange, magical, macabre
and truly fantastic films. It was an honor to be
included in this year’s lot."
-Hoku Uchiyama, writer/director of "Rose"
“I was very impressed with all the young talent out there!”
-Terence M Green, fantasy/sci-fi writer
“I feel richer for having attended this festival. Fantasy transforms hopes and dreams into marvelous stories!”
-Jeremy Edwardes Vice-President, Coptor Productions Inc.
“It is fantastic that there were films from around the world. It was very well organized and I found the people there very friendly and open.
Thank you for this wonderful experience!”
-Barry Minshull, Actor
“As President of Hollywood North Online and one who has been in the Canadian Film & Television Industry for over 25 years, I have been a long-time advocate of organizations that provide support and encouragement to industry professionals. Our company recognizes the importance of the exposure that the Fantasy Worldwide Film Festival provides to all Filmmakers in this industry.”
-Jim Boyd, President, Hollywood North Online
"The festival staff was superb -- warm, welcoming, and gracious hosts. I
look forward to attending again next year and hopefully having another film
entered! Toronto and its people are wonderful!... Myth is as important to our culture as it has been to cultures throughout the ages. I am grateful to the Festival for providing a showcase for films that entertain as well as touch our mythological souls."
-Richard Doyon, Executive Producer/Writer – “The Tillamook Treasure”
"Fantasy is a truly universal language. It should be universally
accessible. The Fantasy Worldwide Film Festival provides just that accessibility for film-makers and audiences from all over the world."
-Karl Schroeder, fantasy/sci-fi writer
“My inclusion as a mystic writer in Johanna Kern's visionary film festival was an honor and a privilege. Johanna and her staff selected and presented controversial and inspirational films of quality, chosen to enhance universal understanding among people of diverse cultures. My congratulations to a staff working harmoniously with great good nature to prepare a flawless festival. The seminar with its panel of artists was a perfect opportunity to understand and to appreciate the level of artistry we saw on the screen, with the artists themselves giving generously of their time, sharing information, and listening intently. I equate love and listening as synonymous. We were privileged to be included in every nuance of an almost surreal experience, and we cherish the memory of each and every participant who contributed to our growth. We hope and plan to be included in Festival 2007, and will work throughout the year to contribute in any way possible.
Sincerely, with love,”
-Jane Ross, writer (“Just a Glance Away”-book, with Joey Pauley)”
“Fantasy is a refreshing theme in this day of violence and horror films and needs to be supported for the health of our society. The fact that the Fantasy Worldwide Film Festival welcomes all filmmakers and projects from low-budget to blockbuster, beginners to veterans, CREATES a very real and true opportunity for the fantasy genre. It is, after all, the beginner directors that offer new visions to filmgoers, and I personally know of many who wouldn't get a chance to showcase their films if it weren't for opportunities such as this one!”
-Tom Hillman, President, Ghost FX
