May 15th, 2014 – Scarborough gets things going during the press launch, welcoming city officials, guests, partners and filmmakers  for the kick off.

City of Toronto Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly, Councillors Gary Crawford, University of Toronto Scarborough Vice-President and Principle Bruce Kidd make opening remarks and invite everyone to join in the cinematic fun during the Scarborough Film Festival.

Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly presents the welcome recognition certificate to the Festival.

On photo (from left to right): Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly, Festival’s Executive Director Sergei Petrov, Festival Development Tasleem Somji, Councillor Gary Crawford.

On photo (from left to right): Festival’s Executive Director Sergei Petrov, 2014 Festival Jury Member, Professor Garry Leonard.

Festival staff and volunteers celebrate the Festival Press Launch.