WIFF

From Windsor to Stratford and back to the big screen

Rose Napoli and Antoni Cimolino at rehearsals in StratfordRose Napoli and Antoni Cimolino at the Saturday, Sunday, Monday first rehearsal at Stratford Festival. (Photos by ANN BAGGLEY/Stratford Festival)

By John-Paul Bonadonna

For Antoni Cimolino (BFA ‘84, DHum ‘04), the final weeks of his 14-season tenure as artistic director of the Stratford Festival are unfolding onstage in Saturday, Sunday, Monday.

The production also marks a milestone for fellow UWindsor graduate Rose Napoli, who is making her Stratford debut under Cimolino's direction.

And just days after the production closes, Cimolino's own story will return to Windsor, this time on the big screen.

Odette students bring energy and community spirit to WIFF experience

Student volunteer helps out at WIFF 2026Odette business student Fatima Rizvi engages with visitors and turns wait times into a positive, engaging part of the WIFF experience. (MILOS SAVIC/University of Windsor)

By Victor Romao

 

The smell of fresh popcorn drifted through the air as excited chatter filled the Capitol Theatre foyer. 

Guests shuffled forward in long lines, tickets in hand for the next screening at the Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF). 

A student volunteer in a witch costume handed out candy, sparking laughter and conversation. 

Strangers leaned into small talk, then laughter. A spontaneous emoji-based movie quiz turned them into teammates. 

UWindsor shines at 48-Hour FlickFest

Team "JettFlicks" celebrates their awards at the 2025 Mark Boscariol 48-Hour FlickFest.Team "JettFlicks" earned awards for Best Directing, Best Cinematography, Best Editing and Best Sound/Music/SFX for their ambitious single-shot film The Hold-Up. (Photo courtesy of Jett Shields)

By John-Paul Bonadonna

The creative prowess of University of Windsor students and alumni featured prominently at this year’s Mark Boscariol 48-Hour FlickFest.

The unique event — part of the Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF) — challenges filmmakers to write, shoot and edit a short film in just two days.

Competing alongside 19 teams (including one from the U.S.), several UWindsor-led production teams took home top honours across multiple categories.