Film professor Mike Stasko (BA 2002) is excited that the Windsor International Film Festival will screen a feature he produced alongside a number of other grads, including director Nick Shields (BA 1995).

The psychological thriller Depraved Mind will hit the Chrysler Theatre in the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts on Friday, Oct. 27. It depicts a serial killer struggling with amnesia in a prison hospital. When a criminal psychologist helps him recover his memories, he must confront the harrowing truth buried deep in his psyche.

“We had so many UWindsor alumni working on this film,” Stasko says. “Teaming up with everyone at (Shields’ company) Suede Productions was an absolute joy and has elevated everyone’s game for sure.”

Depraved Mind has already played at film festivals across North America and picked up awards including:

• Best foreign film, Bare Bones International Film Festival
• Best feature, Motor City Nightmares Film Festival
• Best of the Fest, Pittsburgh Independent Film Festival

Shields says the story will keep audiences on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.

“It’s a story of psychological suspense, exploring the darkest depths of the human psyche,” he says. “I can’t wait for audiences to experience it.”

Find tickets on the Windsor International Film Festival website.

DailyNews readers can win tickets to the Windsor International Film Festival, courtesy of the Office of the President. A celebration of the art of cinema, the festival will run Oct. 26 to Nov. 5.

A pair of ticket vouchers for any of the festival’s films will go to today’s winner, selected at random from all correct responses submitted by 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26. To enter, just submit your answers to these three questions:

1. How many 2023 entries are nominated for the $25,000 WIFF Prize in Canadian Film?
   a) 3
   b) 5
   c) 10
   d) 25
    
2. The 2023 festival will screen how many features?
   a) 48
   b) 117
   c) 186
   d) 300+
    
3. How many countries are represented in the 2023 festival?
   a) 5
   b) 12
   c) 46
   d) 186

Contest is open to all readers of the DailyNews. Send an e-mail with your responses to mona@uwindsor.ca. One entry per contestant, please.

The University of Windsor is set to host a vibrant weekend of events from October 27-29, featuring a series of engaging activities, including the Fall Open House, Lancers Football Game, Law Reopening Celebration, and the UWSA Concert.

To facilitate the campus community attendance at these diverse events, the university has unveiled an updated parking map.

The revised map aims to enhance the overall experience and ensure that attendees can navigate the weekend's activities smoothly.

This weekend is an exciting opportunity to promote campus spirit and community pride. Everyone participating is encouraged to plan ahead and review which parking lots will be dedicated to the event that they are attending.

Register now to hear the latest on exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle at the Faculty of Human Kinetics’ Community Speaker Series on Healthy, Active Aging.

The entire campus, alumni, and wider Windsor-Essex community is invited to the free event Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. in room 140, Human Kinetics Building.

Researchers will present the latest findings on how to live healthier lives into the golden years. Register here to attend.

—Sarah Sacheli