The Foundation produces the Vintage Film Festival every year on a weekend in October. 
For 2022, the Marie Dressler Foundation was able to allocate $1500 to bursary winners. In previous years, one or more $1000 bursaries have been awarded, based on applications reviewed by a Foundation committee. There are 5 secondary schools and this year it was decided that five, $300 bursaries be awarded, one to each of the five secondary schools in the County, students to be selected by the teachers.
Winners were announced at School graduation ceremonies.
Marie Dressler Foundation Bursaries 2022
| Name of School | Bursary Recipient |
| East Northumberland Secondary School (ENSS) | Tristian Kinzinger |
| Cobourg Collegiate Institute (CCI) | Malcolm Jack |
| Port Hope High School (PHHS) | Alyssa Brush |
| St. Mary Catholic Secondary School (SMCSS) | Georgia Callaghan |
| Campbellford District High School (CDHS) | Isabelle Haig |
Marie Dressler Foundation Board