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Director of @thebookstorethatneversleeps
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Most bookstores close at sunset. This store opens in the evening.

This is the story of The Bookstore That Never Sleeps.

We are incredibly honoured to announce that our film is an Official Selection Finalist in the International Short Film Competition at the prestigious, Oscar-qualifying Doc Edge Festival in New Zealand.

We are beyond thrilled to celebrate our World Premiere on their big screens in Auckland and Wellington starting next week.

A massive thank you to our incredible crew and the community who shared their nights with us to bring this independent production to life. We could not have reached this global milestone without you.

Want to experience the late-night magic?

🎟 Click the link in our bio to book your tickets now.

#TheBookstoreThatNeverSleeps #DocEdge #Documentary #Novascotia taken in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia by @valhallarising

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We’re beyond thrilled to share that The Bookstore That Never Sleeps has taken home Best Canadian Short Documentary and the Audience Choice Award for Best Short Documentary at Lunenburg Doc Fest.

Screening to two packed, sold-out audiences right here in Lunenburg was the absolute best way to bring the film home. Having our local community stand behind this story is something we’ll hold onto for a long time.

A heartfelt thank you to the festival team, the jury, and everyone who showed up and supported this film from day one. Huge gratitude as well to our incredible crew for bringing so much craft, care, and heart to every step of this journey.

Most of all, endless gratitude to Christopher Webb for opening his doors and trusting us to share his story with the world.

This one is for everyone who believes in the magic of stories, bookstores, and the people who keep them alive.

Thank you, Lunenburg. taken in Historic Lunenburg, Nova Scotia by @valhallarising

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We are still buzzing from our screening at Anchor Fest. It was an absolute privilege to be part of such a stellar lineup of music, comedy and film.

There is an unmistakable magic to the arts community here, where storytelling runs deep and local talent pushes boundaries. Anchor Fest proves just how vibrant and essential the island’s creative heartbeat truly is.

It was truly magic to be part of.

Huge thanks to the programming team for including our film in the lineup and everyone behind the scenes who made the entire weekend so special.

See ya soon, Charlottetown! 🌊❤️ taken in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island by @valhallarising

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What an incredible night in Buffalo! 🎬

Huge thank you to the Buffalo International Film Festival programming team and our presentation partners at Just Buffalo Literary Center for hosting The Bookstore That Never Sleeps. It was an absolute honour to share our film at the beautiful North Park Theatre.

We loved being a part of the BIFF Shorts: Chapters program. The storytelling on display was deeply inspiring, and it was a privilege to share the screen with your work.

Most of all, thank you to everyone who came out, watched, and stayed for the Q&A. Bringing Chris Webb’s story and a piece of Lunenburg down to Western New York was so memorable.

Until next time✨ taken in North Park Theatre by @valhallarising

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We are so excited that The Bookstore That Never Sleeps is playing at ANCHOR Fest this weekend! ⚓

Screening in Atlantic Canada always feels like home, and we’re thrilled to be featured within the Panoramas Shorts Program alongside an incredible showcase of stories.

Tickets are available now in our bio 🎟️

Check out the full festival program for some really amazing films, music, comedy and industry events.

Looking forward to celebrating with fellow filmmakers and booklovers this weekend! ✨📚 by @valhallarising

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Days away!

We are beyond honoured that The Bookstore That Never Sleeps will be featured as part of the Closing Night programming at this year’s Buffalo International Film Festival!

Our film screens within the BIFF Shorts: Chapters program - an incredible showcase celebrating the intersection of cinematic and literary storytelling. A huge thank you to the BIFF team and our presentation partner, Just Buffalo Literary Center, for making this possible!

Thursday, October 15th at 4:30 PM
North Park Theatre in Buffalo, NY
Director Justin Zoras will be in attendance for a Q&A

Tickets are available now in our bio 🎟️

Looking forward to connecting with fellow filmmakers and booklovers in Buffalo! ✨ taken in North Park Theatre by @valhallarising

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For Justin Zoras, a love of movies that started with making backyard films with friends eventually became a career in film and television.

After studying Broadcasting and Film at Centennial, Justin built hands-on production experience, made industry connections and landed an internship with Canadian director Bruce McDonald. Those connections continued to open doors throughout his career.

Today, Justin is the founder and creative director of Sink Pictures. He has worked on more than 150 episodes of The Curse of Oak Island and is now taking his latest documentary, The Bookstore That Never Sleeps, through the film festival circuit.

His advice for aspiring filmmakers? Be a sponge. Say yes to opportunities to learn, create and help others.

Read Justin’s full #StartedAtCentennial story at the link in bio. by @valhallarising

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Bringing this film home to the Atlantic provinces was always going to be meaningful, but nothing could have prepared us for the response. We were so fortunate to be part of three sold-out screenings, one at the Atlantic International Film Festival in Halifax and two at Lunenburg Doc Fest, and looking out into those packed theatres was deeply special. To see the community turn up in full force reminded us why we tell stories in the first place.

We are so grateful to both festivals for welcoming our film, and for programming us alongside such inspiring, brilliant work. Sharing the screen with so many talented filmmakers and watching their films was an absolute privilege.

Taking home Best Canadian Short and The Audience Choice Short from Lunenburg is such a humbling bonus, but those awards really belong to our whole team and the town of Lunenburg. Everyone poured so much care and effort into this project, and getting to celebrate side by side in person was the real gift.

A massive thank you to everyone who filled a seat, to our amazing community, and to a certain evening-only bookstore for giving us the sweetest late-night sanctuary.

Nova Scotia, thank you for wrapping your arms around this story - it’s yours. 🫶 taken in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia by @valhallarising

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12 days ago

The East Coast festival run continues!

Coming right off the heels of the Atlantic International Film Festival and Lunenburg Doc Fest, we have some exciting news:

The Bookstore That Never Sleeps is officially heading to ANCHOR Fest in Charlottetown next month, a Canadian Screen Award qualifying festival.

We couldn’t be more thrilled to bring this Atlantic story to PEI and celebrate alongside an incredible lineup of film, music, art, and live performance.

Stay tuned for exact screening dates and ticket details, we cant wait to see you there! taken in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia by @valhallarising

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20 days ago

During the Q&A at @lunenburgdocfest, director Justin Zoras answered the question everyone was dying to ask:

What did Chris - the 83-year-old nocturnal bookseller behind Elizabeth’s Books - think when he finally saw The Bookstore That Never Sleeps? taken in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia by @valhallarising

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The Bookstore That Never Sleeps and Being Still are honoured to be part of Lunenburg Doc Fest’s opening night lineup, celebrating our local community and local storytelling.

In Being Still, four photographers across Atlantic Canada slow time using glass plates and celluloid film, using light and chemistry to transform their surroundings and reminding us what it means to truly see. Paired right beside it, The Bookstore That Never Sleeps steps behind the nocturnal doors of Elizabeth’s Books here in Lunenburg, capturing late-night visitors, memory, and the enduring pull of a storefront light.

We’ve SOLD OUT advance tickets for both screenings.

If you missed out on advance tickets, both shows are now RUSH LINE status, so be sure to arrive early at the door.

🗓️ Showtimes:

Wednesday, September 23 @ 5:30 PM
Lunenburg Opera House

Thursday, September 24 @ 8:30 PM
Ice House Theatre

Lunenburg, we’re coming home ❤️ taken in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia by @valhallarising

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