In 2007, Andrew Sansome launched the first Cans4Films Festival in conjunction with his brother Glenn. Using Glenn’s DeVoteD DVD store as the festival site, the Cans4Films formula was established. The concept was simple,  have people bring in a can of food in return for a free weekly DVD rental. The collected cans are subsequently donated to a local hunger relief provider. The initial event was an instant success, with over 1,000 cans of food donated and sent on to the local Plenty Valley Salvation Army. 

2008 saw the Cans4Films Festival go national with the support of Network Video and resulted in independent video stores from across the nation signing up to help this great cause. This higher level of exposure saw the 2008 event collect over 60,000 cans, which were donated to Foodbank and assorted local charities. Now in 2009, Cans4Films is ready for its biggest year ever, with the focus firmly on supporting local communities in all areas of Australia. With your support and much appreciated donations, we can make a real impact into the lives of countless households and families who need our support the most.

Andrew Sansome                                                                               Glenn Sansome
Cans4Films Festival founder                                                                Manager of DeVoteD DVD