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On Our Own IslandOn Our Own Island

On Our Own Island

October 7-11, 2021

Virtual Screening

On Our Own Island

Sky Dylan-Robbins & Ellie Dylan (Dir), 82 minutes, USA, WNY Premiere

Chronicling the seasons of a relationship from its romantic beginnings through its unexpected end, this intimate and uplifting documentary looks death in the face to discover how to find strength, meaning, and peace in the present.

Watch the filmmaker Q+A here!

__Please note that in addition to being an Official Selection from Oct 7-11 during the 2021 Film Festival, On Our Own Island is also part of BIFF ENCORE Oct 15-18!!!! __

  • Video from On Our Own Island

    Directed by: Sky Dylan-Robbins and Ellie Dylan

    Still from On Our Own Island

    Still from On Our Own Island

    Directed by: Sky Dylan-Robbins and Ellie Dylan

October 7-11, 2021

Virtual Screening

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