Member Screening Films Announced:
Story of a Diver – Rachel – is a 16 mm film of a woman who spends time in and around a public swimming pool.
Drama is created through flashes of light, camera movement and the piano score. Variations in scale and depth highlight the actress’s simplest actions and subtlest expressions. The architecture of large beams, pool objects and signage are emphasized. A simple action is transformed through film into an emotive, voyeuristic piece.
Directed by: Nicole Shimonek
The Mysterious Case of Calvert Wander –Curtis L. Wiebe Filmmaker along with his puppet sidekicks, go on a quest to find Calvert Wander, a mysterious Cowboy Balladeer from the 1960’s.
Directed by: Curtis L Wiebe
Listening at Night –After a night with little sleep, a woman reflects on the kinds of memories that emerge during the night. She recalls an event from her early 20s that left an indefinable but significant mark on her identity. Listening at Night explores the small moments that stay with us, and how they take on greater weight as time passes.
Directed by: David McGregor
Nick’s an Asshole in 3D –Nick, an asshole, has the misfortune of always being an asshole (but in 3D).
Directed by: Ian Bawa and Markus Henkel
Bridges of Anna – As Anna wanders secluded areas of the city, the sound of freight trains passing through the woods evokes memories and dreams that are echoed by her present. Anna’s odyssey is a subtle reminder of the roots of identity and the internal struggles facing those on the edge of obscurity.
Directed by: Forrest McGregor
Nadia’s Song –An homage to the filmmakers mother, founding member of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Nadia Novak Jonasson (1921-2013). Video footage of the nonagenarian performing an original piano composition is intercut with photographs and biographical events, depicting the life of this most remarkable woman. From a depression-era childhood, to her rise as a professional musician, through struggle and familial tragedy, Nadia’s Song tells the story of a life filled with love, loss, and above all, music. Directed by: Marianne Jonasson
The Stranger Song – Depression can be cured with a nice shave. Directed by: Milos Mitrovic
Ode to a Skinned Chair – “Ode to a Skinned Chair” is a DADAIST, “old school” video switching inspired film. In this short sonic-image-collage performance- LAMPSHADE sings his song to the obscure and unseen.
Directed by: Murray Toews
Fugue –A locally estranged man, Aiden, explains to the police how his friend was involved in a murder. He also has to explain how the same friend died mysteriously, and unnaturally. Aiden recalls the face-off and how it turned deadly, but has to reveal an unbelievable secret.
Directed by: Clarke Stockton
11 Parking Lots and One Gradual Sunset – Both beauty and destruction. Both homage and critique. Sincere insincerity amidst the concrete jungle.
Directed by: Aaron Zeghers & Nigel Webber
Polar Express –Jim loves the Polar Express ride at the Red River Ex. Attending the Ex and riding this ride is the highlight of his entire year. Why the Polar Express? The music rocks and is perfect for head-banging (his 2nd favorite thing to do), and the woman of his dreams is airbrushed on the wall of the ride. Jim’s yearly pilgrimage gets wild when his arctic goddess comes alive to meet him with her battle ax. And…what? Is Jim a man or a woman? Watch to find out!
Directed by: Karen Asmundson and Gwen Trutnau
The tickets for this free screening will be available from Tuesday, November 25th to the 28th. We will reserve five tickets per film team. If you want tickets, come up to the 3rd floor office. We will only give away 20 tickets before Friday. Only two tickets per person please. We will have some tickets available at the door. Please show up by 6:50 to claim your seat or we will be giving it to someone else.
*featured image from Listening at Night by David McGregor
