Fable Forest Films
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Independent filmmakers in Waterloo Region, Canada. We make original movies, series & podcasts, share the journey, and support local film. Hearing. Seeing. Feeling.
There is a secret place that we know of, where the soil is filled with imagination. Over more years than you can imagine, a whispering wood has sprung forth, trees with tales to be told for those who would listen. A small few walk freely through this wood. It shouldn't surprise anyone, that we have discovered fables which make you laugh, others to race your heart and more still that will chill you to the bone. The road there and back is treacherous, but we travel it because we need to. We hope you can enjoy each of the stories we pluck from the branches...
...as we travel time and time again, into The Fable Forest.
09/16/2026
Okay. This one has been a long time coming.
The Art of 8 Limbs is finally coming to YouTube, free.
We originally made this Muay Thai documentary series in 2018, following fighters, coaches and gyms across Ontario through the training, nerves and work that lead to fight night.
Now we finally get to bring the series to our YouTube channel.
Season 1 begins with two fighters preparing for the same night from two very different gyms.
Chris Coates of Darkside Muay Thai & Fitness vs Jon Chapman of Guelph MMA.
Training. Preparation. Life outside the ring. Then, fight night.
Two fighters. Two gyms. One fight.
▶ Watch the Episode 1 teaser:
https://youtu.be/UCkLGum4PDE
Then, jump into the full episode and follow the series as we release it on YouTube.
If you know someone who loves Muay Thai, combat sports, or a good fight story, send this their way.
CHRIS vs JON | Fight Night Teaser | The Art of 8 Limbs WATCH THE FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/yE67mJbt_-QFight night i...
09/11/2026
Throwback Thursday to the beginning of The Art of 8 Limbs.
With support from Bell, we set out to follow the raw journey of Muay Thai fighters as they trained, prepared, and eventually stepped into the ring.
What started as a documentary series became one of our favourite filmmaking adventures.
And over the next little while, you’re going to be seeing a lot more from The Art of 8 Limbs. Get ready!!
09/04/2026
Throwback Thursday to the time Jay, Ash, and Mike found themselves working as background performers on Black Fawn Films horror movie The Heretics!!
One of the fun things about being part of the local film community is occasionally ending up on somebody else’s set instead of your own.
A crazy night, some wonderfully creepy costumes and sets, and another little chapter in the Fable Forest history books.
Here are a few photos from behind the scenes.
What if your family feud followed you into the afterlife? 🌲👻
Bickerman’s Grove is our dark comedy about two families, one inheritance, and a competition that gets increasingly ridiculous, until even death fails to put an end to the shenanigans!
Here’s a little taste.
The full film is available right now, completely FREE on YouTube.
▶️ Watch Bickerman’s Grove: https://youtu.be/m-5RXOXdzKY
If you enjoy it, subscribe to Fable Forest Films, leave us a comment, and share it with somebody who likes their comedy a little strange.
08/28/2026
Throwback Thursday to Bickerman’s Grove.
This was one of those projects that really helped shape the early days of Fable Forest. A dark comedy, a great group of people, a whole lot of filmmaking lessons, and a ridiculous number of memories.
We went digging through the old photo archive and found a bunch from the shoot, so here are a few favourites.
It’s pretty cool looking back at everything that went into making this one.
08/26/2026
One of the emerging filmmakers we’re proud to support through the Fable Forest Film Fund is getting ready to shoot her next short film! 🎬
Hayley Fortier is currently casting the lead role of Samara for her upcoming short, shooting September 26 in Kitchener-Waterloo.
🎭 Female actor, approximately 25–35
🎥 Unpaid / non-union short film
📍 Kitchener-Waterloo
📅 September 26
📹 Self-tape auditions
📧 [email protected]
If you’re an actor in the region, or know someone who might be a great fit, please help us spread the word.
We love seeing the filmmakers we support take their projects from idea to production. ❤️🎬
08/20/2026
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Enjoy the vid from our very first Fable Forest Fall Classic in 2022!
What started as a fun day on the golf course has grown into an annual fundraiser supporting the Fable Forest Film Fund and helping emerging filmmakers get their projects made.
Five years later, we’re still swinging. Sometimes even at the ball. 😏
⛳ 5th Annual Fable Forest Fall Classic
📅 October 3, 2026
📍 Rockway Golf Course, Kitchener
Spots are limited, so if you want to play this year, reach out right away to secure yours!
1st Annual Fable Forest Films Fall Classic (2022) Golf Tournament A year after our Producer Jay's father Ken passed away the Fable Fo...
08/20/2026
This is where it started.
Back in 2013, we made our very first feature film: 'I Was A Greenhouse'.
It was ambitious. It was difficult. We learned a hell of a lot making it. And it moved us toward everything Fable Forest Films has done since.
Last Thursday we shared some memories from making the film. Tonight, we're going all the way back to the beginning.
I Was A Greenhouse is available to watch FREE on YouTube.
Over the coming months, we'll be opening up more of the Fable Forest catalogue: films, series and more...
But it seems right to start at the start.
▶ Watch I Was A Greenhouse:
https://youtu.be/iyg2nz5k2Fg
Thanks to everyone who has been part of the journey! Whether you've been around since 2013 or you're just finding us now.
08/14/2026
- all the way back to where it started.
In 2013, we made our very first movie, 'I Was a Greenhouse'.
It was tough. It was a learning experience. It was a beautiful adventure. It was the beginning of everything that came after.
More than a decade later, we’re heading back to the beginning. Next Tuesday, 'I Was a Greenhouse' returns to YouTube as we start opening up more of the Fable Forest catalogue and sharing some old favourites again.
Here are a few memories from where it all started.
I Was a Greenhouse - on YouTube next Tuesday.
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