The Foundation produces the Vintage Film Festival every year on a weekend in October. 
In 2023, the Marie Dressler Foundation was able to allocate $2,500 to bursary winners. In 2022, five $300 bursaries were awarded but more funds were available in 2023. There are 5 secondary schools and teachers selected one student from each of them.
Winners were announced at School graduation ceremonies.
Marie Dressler Foundation Bursaries 2023
| School Name | Bursary Recipient |
| Cobourg Collegiate Institute (CCI) | Liam Roesch |
| St. Mary Catholic Secondary School (SMCSS) | Gabriella Dehaas |
| Port Hope High School (PHHS) | Alexandria McCracken |
| East Northumberland Secondary School (ENSS) | Mikayla Williams |
| Campbellford District High School (CDHS) | Jackie Wrightly |
Marie Dressler Foundation Board