Today’s event has actually been extended to accommodate films that were cancelled Sunday night due to the extreme winds and cold, a first in the festival’s history #yeg #IFWC #FilmFestival #Edmonton #SilverSkate

To help guests stay warm, the festival has provided blankets on all the seats, fires, as well as a heated tent with hot chocolate by donation #yeg #IFWC #Edmonton #SilverSkate

There are currently 4 attendees braving the -19 (feels like -22) temperatures to enjoy the first film of the night #yeg #IFWC #Edmonton #SilverSkate

There is a slight delay as volunteers get speakers working #yeg #IFWC #FilmFestival #Edmonton #SilverSkate

To help guests stay warm, the festival has provided blankets, on all the seats, fires, as well as a heated tent with hot chocolate by donation

There are now 4 attendees braving the -19 (feels like -22) temperatures to watch the first film.

A slight delay as volunteers work to get a speaker up and running

Organizers said the event is still proceeding, with some added activities moved from Sunday’s itinerary after the event was cancelled on the 9th due to wind and cold weather

Less than 15 minutes from the first scheduled screening of the night, “Among the Wolves” by French filmmaker Olivier Larrey, there are currently no audience members at the event