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Something for Everyone

“Unscripted” has something for you: whether you create with a smartphone, an iPad, or high-end gear, whether you are a wannabe, a social media nut, a hobbyist, or are really good at it! But we have more than fun workshops, digital experiences, and Instagrammable moments. The festival is also jam-packed with music, a kitchen party, friends, and more that is fun for the whole family!

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Presenters

The Unscripted Twillingate Festival offers world class workshop leaders, well-known chefs and entertainers and a great lineup of events and adventures.

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Events

A Digital Arts Exhibit, a Split Pea Party, Food, Guided Hike, Saturday Soirée, and 4 top notch workshops.

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2022 Presenters

Unscripted 2022 Festival Schedule

Find Your Inner Steven Spielberg – A Two-and-a-Half Day Filmmaking Workshop

By Roger Maunder

Roger Maunder

01:00 pm - 03:30 pm

Anchor Inn Hotel Conference Room, 3 Path's End, Twillingate

Cost: $75 + HST + Fees

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Filmmaker Roger Maunder is ready to help you connect to your inner Steven Spielberg! In this multi-day workshop, learn to develop a script, direct, film and edit (and even star?) in your own movie. A small group will work together to create a short film produced right here in Twillingate, and YOUR name will be […]

Festival Opening Reception

04:00 pm - 06:30 pm

Orange Lodge, 118 Main St

Cost: Free, Donations Accepted

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Join us at the Orange Lodge in Twillingate for live entertainment and refreshments as we kickstart the 2022 Unscripted Twillingate Digital Arts Festival. A few of our dignitaries and partners will bring greetings while you also have an opportunity to take in the Signal Fire Digital Arts exhibition. This event is free for anyone to attend.

The Split Pea Party

By The Split Peas

The Split Peas

07:00 pm - 09:30 pm

St. Peter's Anglican Church, Twillingate.

Cost: $20 + HST + Fees

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Twillingate’s iconic Split Peas will take the stage at the historic St. Peter’s Anglican Church. Gather for a night of musical entertainment with this legendary all-female folk group that will surely have you stomping your feet. After 30 seasons, this is The Split Peas FINAL seasonal performance – join in giving this amazing group an […]

Creating Your Unique Photography Style

By Ting Ting Chen

Ting Ting Chen

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Twillingate Masonic Lodge, 115 Main St, Twillingate

Cost: $25 + HST + Fees

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Ting Ting Chen, an award-winning photographer, will show participants some of the finer techniques of fine art landscape and portrait photography. In this workshop, Ting Ting will draw from her award-winning images to teach about lighting, colour harmony, composition, and more. Going through her Photoshop workflow, this workshop is open to all skill levels. No […]

Be Heard In The Digital Noise

By Greg Malone

Greg Malone

02:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Twillingate Masonic Lodge, 115 Main St

Cost: $25 + HST + Fees

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Presenter Greg Malone from CODCO fame is known as a comedian and Canadian actor, but he is also an accomplished author and screenplay writer. Join Greg in this writing workshop focused on getting heard in the digital noise. From talking to texting, how we tell a story to friends or online: Greg will show how […]

A Treat on the Trail: Entertainment, Food and a Stroll

By Roary MacPherson

Roary MacPherson

05:30 pm - 07:30 pm

Hospital Pond Trail, Twillingate

Cost: $40 - Adult, $15 - Children Ten and Under, + HST + Fees

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Bring the family and walk the Hospital Pond Trail. Discover renowned Newfoundland chefs such as Roary MacPherson, Adam Gollop, Paul Smith and more, in a luxurious tent with delectable small plates that will surely leave your mouth watering. Listen to some of Twillingate’s greatest local talent, Adam Baxter, Shelby Stuckless & Jordan Harnum serenade you […]

Twillingate Drag Show with Irma Gerd

By Irma Gerd

Irma Gerd

09:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Captain's Pub, 3 Path End

Cost: $15 + HST + Fees

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If you’re a fan of Canada’s Drag Race, join season three contestant Irma Gerd for a night of weird, wild, and wonderful at the Captain’s Pub. You will laugh. You will sing. You may even cringe in your seat a little. You’ll be transported to the magical world of drag. 19+ event.

Augmented Reality and Site-Specific Storytelling

By James March

James March

02:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Twillingate Masonic Lodge, 115 Main St

Cost: $25 + HST + Fees

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Learn how to create basic Augmented Reality experiences that use site-specific storytelling to enhance the great outdoors. This workshop will introduce participants to localized digital augmentation of spaces that will be demonstrated throughout the Twillingate community.

The Saturday Soirée

By Dave Penny & Daunt Lee

Dave Penny & Daunt Lee

08:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Twillingate Masonic Lodge, 115 Main St, Twillingate

Cost: $20 + HST + Fees

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Join us for our big festival celebration! The evening will begin with a reception of snacks, drinks, and a ‘Best Of’ show where some of the week’s outstanding ‘Unscripted’ moments will be shared. This will be followed by a performance by Dave Penny & Daunt Lee that’s guaranteed to get you on your feet! 19+ […]

Discover Twillingate’s Rockcut Trails – A Guided Hike & Photo Challenge

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

French Beach Trail, End of Main St, Durrell

Cost: Free, Donations Accepted

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Enjoy a guided hike through Twillingate’s world-renowned Rockcut Trails. But wait, there’s more! Are you up for the challenge? A photo challenge. Hikers, grab your cameras and phones because whoever takes the most awe-inspiring photo on the hike wins a prize.

Curator Talk

02:30 pm - 04:00 pm

Orange Lodge, 118 Main St

Cost: Free, Donations Accepted

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Come join us at the Orange Lodge for a discussion and Q&A with the Curator from this year’s Signal Fire Indoor Exhibition, Greg Manuel! Learn more about the art on display and what inspires artists to create. This event is open to everyone.