Who We Are
The International Vegan Film Festival is a trailblazing event dedicated to celebrating the vegan ideal: a healthier, more compassionate, environmentally friendly lifestyle that can be achieved through the consumption of plants and animal-free alternatives.
As the number of people who call themselves vegan grows exponentially around the world (a 500% increase in the last three years in the US), there is a huge appetite for information and insights into all aspects of vegan life: from the ethics of animal farming to the environmental and health benefits that come with a shift to plant based eating.
The International Vegan Film Festival hosted its inaugural Festival on October 14, 2018 at the Mayfair Theatre as the only known vegan film festival in the world.
Planning for the IVFF 2020 festival is already underway.
In the years to come, the Festival will hit the road across Canada and around the world. It will not only showcase the talents of extraordinary filmmakers, but serve as a crucial link connecting the global community of vegans and inspiring non vegans to make kinder, and more informed food choices.
As the number of people who call themselves vegan grows exponentially around the world (a 500% increase in the last three years in the US), there is a huge appetite for information and insights into all aspects of vegan life: from the ethics of animal farming to the environmental and health benefits that come with a shift to plant based eating.
The International Vegan Film Festival hosted its inaugural Festival on October 14, 2018 at the Mayfair Theatre as the only known vegan film festival in the world.
Planning for the IVFF 2020 festival is already underway.
In the years to come, the Festival will hit the road across Canada and around the world. It will not only showcase the talents of extraordinary filmmakers, but serve as a crucial link connecting the global community of vegans and inspiring non vegans to make kinder, and more informed food choices.
Shawn Stratton
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Shawn Stratton, is the Director of the International Vegan Film Festival. He is also an international leadership and team development consultant, professional speaker, bestselling author, and Ironman competitor.
Shawn has a Bachelor’s degree in Experiential Education and a Master in Leadership. Driven by a love for education, adventure, and leadership, he devoted 15 years to leading teams on wilderness expeditions around the world into some of the most harshest environments, and, most recently, eight years consulting with corporations on leadership and team development. His first book, Teams on the Edge: Stories & Lessons from Wilderness Expeditions, released in 2013, was an instant bestseller and won a bronze medal in the Global E-Book Awards. In 2013 Shawn was inducted into the Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s College of Fellows.
Shawn came to veganism for health concerns after watching several influential documentaries. He and his family, including 3 young daughters, live in Ottawa and have been eating a plant-based diet since 2015.
Shawn has a Bachelor’s degree in Experiential Education and a Master in Leadership. Driven by a love for education, adventure, and leadership, he devoted 15 years to leading teams on wilderness expeditions around the world into some of the most harshest environments, and, most recently, eight years consulting with corporations on leadership and team development. His first book, Teams on the Edge: Stories & Lessons from Wilderness Expeditions, released in 2013, was an instant bestseller and won a bronze medal in the Global E-Book Awards. In 2013 Shawn was inducted into the Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s College of Fellows.
Shawn came to veganism for health concerns after watching several influential documentaries. He and his family, including 3 young daughters, live in Ottawa and have been eating a plant-based diet since 2015.