Toronto-based Rethink Breast Cancer is organizing this historic event in order to raise awareness about breast cancer globally. Unlike other breast cancer organizations, the group is focused on reaching out to young people who are affected by breast cancer or concerned about it. This festival will feature films, individual stories and discussions about the issues surrounding the disease. After some films there will be either a panel discussion or a question and answer session with the director.

Renée Zellweger is one of the executive producers of the film that was chosen to open the festival – Living Proof. This important film is the true story of Dr. Dennis Slamon, the UCLA doctor who helped to develop the breast cancer drug, Herceptin. The star studded cast includes Harry Connick Jr., Angie Harmon, Bernadette Peters, Amanda Bynes, and Swoosie Kurtz. This is the complete list of films. Film makers from around the world have entered the Breast Fest Film Festival short film competition. These are the submitted films. In their own unique voices they share their stories. The winner of the Breast Fest Film Festival short film competition will be announced, screened and presented the Amazing Grace award, named after Canadian filmmaker Grace Cianciotta on Saturday, November 22nd.

The Breast Fest is taking place at the Royal Ontario Museum Theatre located at 100 Queen’s Park. Buy your tickets online. Opening night tickets are only $25.00 each and include access to the opening night party. All other films are $10.00. If you would like to make a donation to this worthy cause, please click here.