Author Archives: Jaimz Asmundson
Punjabi Film Festival (June 16 & 17, 2023)
The Kohinoor Collective presents Winnipeg’s first Punjabi Film Festival, featuring films about Punjabi histories, politics, and diasporas. Fri, June 16 / 7pm – Bajre Da Sitta Fri, June 16 / 9:15pm – Shorts Program Sat, June 17 / 3pm – …
Everything’s on Sale! (Now until June 30, 2023)
Everything’s on sale over here at the Dave Barber Movie Emporium this June! Take advantage of our deep Winnipeg discounts on some amazing items for yourself of that special cinephile in your life. Sale starts now and goes until June 30th!
Jazz on Film (June 2023)
In collaboration with Jazz Winnipeg, the Cinematheque presents a series of jazz music films featuring Alain Gomis’ behind-the-scenes documentary and concert film Rewind & Play, spotlighting legendary jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk; The Connection, a new restoration of the American independent classic by Shirley Clarke, featuring a quartet of musicians led by the pianist and composer Freddie Redd and saxophonist Jackie McLean; and finally, the pioneering Afrofurist and surrealist vision Space is The Place, starring Sun Ra and his Arkestra.
Dancing Swords: The Wuxia films of King Hu (May 2023)
For Asian Heritage Month, the Dave Barber Cinematheque presents Dancing Swords: The Wuxia films of King Hu – showcasing five of King Hu’s exhilarating wuxia epics – Dragon Inn (1967), A Touch of Zen (1971), The Fate of Lee Khan …
Summer Job Call: Archival Media Project Manager
The WFG Distribution Department is currently seeking an Archival Media Project Manager. The role is funded through the Government of Canada’s Young Canada Works program.
Winnipeg Film Group catalogue works are being screened around the globe!
Recent Winnipeg Film Group catalogue screening highlights include: CURATED “Strange Phenomena” curated by Matt Feldman, Eastcheap Projects in Letchworth Garden City, UK – March 25, 2023 Semi-auto Colours by Isiah Medina (2011) “Cabin Fever: Experimental Films” curated by WNDX, Dave …
Architecture + Design Film Festival (April 26-30, 2023)
The Architecture + Design Film Festival (A+DFF) in Winnipeg presents critically acclaimed films focusing on the importance of architecture and design in everyday life. The films cover a range of design-oriented topics from architecture and urban design to graphics and product design. A+DFF (adff.ca) is the only Canadian festival devoted solely to architecture and design.
8th Annual Alliance Francaise du Manitoba French Film Festival (March 24-26, 2023)
The 8th Annual Alliance Francaise French Film Festival is a must for all cinephiles! Eight French-language films are screening this year for the enjoyment of all. Subtitled in English, our program is suitable for all audiences, and contains drama, comedy, …
Call for submissions: The 2023 Barry Lank $1,500 Memorial Award
The 2nd Annual Barry Lank Memorial Award is presented by DOC Manitoba and the Winnipeg Film Group, in conjunction with the annual Gimme Some Truth Festival. The award is given to those who have shown exemplary work in the social awareness / social justice film genre as showcased in a particular documentary film. It is named in honour of Barry Lank csc, a Winnipeg-born film director and producer. The award recognizes a documentary that embodies Barry’s dedication to the craft and passion for storytelling. Deadline: March 31, 2023
A String of Pearls: The Films of Camille Billops & James Hatch (February 24-26, 2023)
The first-ever worldwide theatrical retrospective of the complete films of Camille Billops and James Hatch centers Black cultural life and storytelling on screen with six autobiographical works that innovate documentary form and artfully weave together personal histories and social issues. …
