Hamilton Dialogues: Film and Media Studies Association of Canada Panel Discussion

Powerful voices in contemporary Newfoundland and Labrador film and visual arts come together as Indigiqueer filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist Glenn Gear is joined by Rachel Gilbert and Ife Alaba for an inspiring evening of screenings, conversation, and audience Q&A—offering a rare opportunity to engage directly with some of the province’s most compelling creative figures.

The Hamilton Dialogues will be preceded by a light reception with cash bar at 5:00 PM. Doors open at 5:45 PM; the event runs from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public, but a ticket is required. Reserve your ticket online or call 709-757-8090.

Created in honor of Sylvia D. Hamilton, the Hamilton Dialogues spotlight scholarly and creative works by Black Canadian and Indigenous media-makers, curators, and scholars as part of the Annual Conference of the Film and Media Studies Association of Canada (FMSAC). More information about the Hamilton Dialogues and the 2026 FMSAC Annual Conference, hosted by Memorial University, can be found here: https://filmstudies.ca/annual-conference/

This is a free program, but a ticket is required. Please reserve your free ticket online or by calling 709-757-8090.

Support for the Hamilton Dialogues is provided by the J.R. Smallwood Foundation for Newfoundland & Labrador Studies and Grenfell Campus’ School of Arts and Social Science, MUN.

Glenn Gear is an Indigiqueer filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist of mixed Inuit heritage originally from Corner Brook and currently living in Montréal. Gear teaches at Queens University in the Film & Media Department and continues to facilitate low-budget, DIY animation workshops with Indigenous youth.

Ife Alaba is an emerging creative producer born in Nigeria, raised in South Africa, and now based in St. John's. As Director of Occupy All Spaces, she passionately advocates for equal opportunities and greater visibility for Black creatives across Newfoundland & Labrador.

Rachel Gilbert (she/her) is a St. John’s-based artist, student, and community advocate who balances her creative roots with a focus on social equity. She is currently a Part-Time Instructor at CNA and a Master’s candidate in Employment Relations at Memorial