Simon Glassman’s brilliantly absurdist comedy/horror film follows an unnamed viewer channel-surfing local TV stations in a small Alberta town where a sinister, sentient buffet restaurant is taking over. Yes, you read that correctly.
The story unfolds through a series of bizarre commercials as the new restaurant, “Buffet Infinity,” begins to dominate everything (including local businesses), set to a soundtrack of cryptic messages and cosmic dread. Quite literally like nothing you’ve ever seen before, BUFFET INFINITY explores themes of consumerism and the decline of small-town life, blending a mesmerizing series of increasingly bizarre commercials with a dose of Lovecraftian horror.
Featuring a Q&A with director Simon Glassman following the film.
Presented in partnership with The Grindstone Theatre.
The Grindstone Comedy Festival is an annual stand-up, improv, and sketch comedy festival rooted in Edmonton and dedicated to showcasing Canadian talent.
As part of a non-profit organization, the festival exists to support artists, create opportunities, and connect audiences with both established and emerging voices in comedy. From acclaimed Canadian comedians like Jon Dore, Robby Hoffman, Graham Clark, Chris Locke, and Bruce McCulloch, to rising local artists from Edmonton and across Alberta, the festival brings together a diverse lineup in one shared spotlight.
Built by the community, for the community, the Grindstone Comedy Festival is where you discover your new favourite comedian.