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July 1, 2005

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Celebrate Canada Day and show your support of our national cinema by checking out a Canadian film. In addition to the titles playing at your local cinema, Canadian films can be found on DVD and VHS at most rental stores across the country. A Canadian film is your best bet this weekend!

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Film Club Newsletter - July 1, 2005 - Happy Canada Day!

1. Festivals, Events & Announcements
2. Now Playing
3. Coming Soon

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1. Festivals, Events & Announcements

a) Kaeja Film Series
Camera Bar Cinema, 1028 Queen Street West, Toronto
July 3rd
7pm and 9pm
http://www.kaeja.org/
http://www.camerabar.ca/

Co-presented by Atom Egoyan, a collection of award-winning dance shorts, including the Gemini-award winning OLD COUNTRY, co-directed by Mark Adam and Allen Keja.

b) Cinema of Jazz Film Festival, Toronto
July 7th to July 14th
http://www.cinemaofjazz.ca

The mission of the Cinema of Jazz Film Festival is to provide a place of celebration where music and motion picture merge, to promote moviemakers whose films showcase unique and insightful perspectives into the world of jazz and its players and to further encourage the creation of films whose subject matter is devoted to exploring the rich realm of music. The Cinema of Jazz provides audiences with a unique exhibition into the visual side of sound and musical side of the visual. The 2005 programme includes world, North American and Canadian premieres that promise to entertain, move and inspire audiences.

For more information, including film schedules and ticket sales, visit the Festival's website at http://www.cinemaofjazz.ca.

c) The Toronto International Film Festival Announces Opening Night & Canadian Galas
At a press conference on Tuesday, June 28th, the Toronto International Film Festival announced Deepa Mehta's WATER as the Opening Night Gala and also announced that Atom Egoyan's WHERE THE TRUTH LIES and David Cronenberg's A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE will be Gala Presentations at this year's Festival. What a great day for Canadian cinema! The Festival runs from September 8th to September 17th. For more information on this announcement, visit http://www.tiffg.ca/content/mediacentre/newsreleases.asp.

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2. Now Playing

FILM CIRCUIT
Visit the website (http://www.e.bell.ca/filmfest/filmcircuit/index.html) to see which Canadian films are playing near you.

Here is a partial list of films that are playing across Canada, listed by title. You can also check out http://www.cinemaclock.com/ to see what other films may be playing in your town.

It's All Gone Pete Tong
ON
http://www.itsallgonepetetong.com/

Saint Ralph
ON
http://www.tribute.ca/synopsis.asp?m_id=9424

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3. Coming Soon

If you know of any upcoming film festivals or events happening across the country, please be sure to email the details to filmclub@thismagazine.ca.

a) 30th Annual Toronto International Film Festival
September 8th to September 17th, 2005
http://www.e.bell.ca/filmfest/

b) Niagara Motel
September 30th

c) Water
November 4th

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ATTENTION Canadian Film Enthusiasts: Check out http://www.academy.ca or http://www.genieawards.ca for regular updates of Canadian film listings, and to get links to official film websites and distributor sites! Information will be updated on a weekly basis. Note that listings are subject to change at any time.

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Visit the award-winning Northern Stars® website, devoted to Canadian actors and actresses, directors and films: http://www.northernstars.ca/nowplaying_2.html.

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Please let us know about any other Canadian screenings going on anywhere and everywhere and we will do our best to include the details in our postings. These and other film industry events can be found in the Event Calendar at http://www.FilmType.com, as well as job postings, crew and casting calls, equipment trade, crew directory and other resources for the filmmaking community!

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Posted by annette FC at 09:41 PM

June 24, 2005

THIS Magazine's Film Club

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Please forward to your friends, acquaintances and just about anyone else you can think of. Beat the heat this weekend and show your support of our national cinema by checking out a Canadian film.

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Film Club Newsletter - June 24, 2005

1. Festivals & Events
2. Now Playing
3. Coming Soon

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1. Festivals & Events

a) THE END OF THE YEAR at the Reel Heart Film Festival
Friday, June 24th, 2005 at 11:40 p.m.
Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor Street West, Toronto
Tickets $6-$9 (at the door)
http://www.endoftheyear.ca
http://www.reelheartfilmfestival.com

The Reel Heart Film Festival presents THE END OF THE YEAR. It's Luis Bunuel meets The Kids in the Hall in this utterly insane comedy of manners by award-winning director Ben Kukkee. With madcap musings about life from the beginning to end, David Rego & Scott Peterson play a myriad of oddball characters in this quirky comedy.

For more information, visit the websites above.

b) Kaeja Film Series
Camera Bar Cinema, 1028 Queen Street West, Toronto
June 26th and July 3rd
7pm and 9pm
http://www.kaeja.org/
http://www.camerabar.ca/

Co-presented by Atom Egoyan, a collection of award-winning dance shorts, including the Gemini-award winning OLD COUNTRY, co-directed by Mark Adam and Allen Keja.

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2. Now Playing
FILM CIRCUIT
Visit the website (http://www.e.bell.ca/filmfest/filmcircuit/index.html) to see which Canadian films are playing near you.

Here is a partial list of films that are playing across Canada, listed by title. You can also check out http://www.cinemaclock.com/ to see what other films may be playing in your town.

It's All Gone Pete Tong
BC, AB, ON, QC
http://www.itsallgonepetetong.com/

Sabah
AB, ON
http://www.sabahthemovie.com

Saint Ralph
ON
http://www.tribute.ca/synopsis.asp?m_id=9424

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3. Coming Soon

If you know of any upcoming film festivals or events happening across the country, please be sure to email the details to filmclub@thismagazine.ca.

a) 30th Annual Toronto International Film Festival
September 8th to September 17th, 2005
http://www.e.bell.ca/filmfest/

b) Niagara Motel
September 30th

c) Water
November 4th

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Visit the award-winning Northern Stars® website, devoted to Canadian actors and actresses, directors and films: http://www.northernstars.ca/nowplaying_2.html.

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If you would like to volunteer or subscribe to THIS Magazine's Film Club newsletter, please send an email to filmclub@thismagazine.ca.

Remember...1st Rule of Film Club: Tell Everyone About Film Club!

Posted by annette FC at 07:07 AM

June 17, 2005

THIS Magazine's Film Club

Show your support for Film Club!

Subscribe to THIS Magazine at http://www.thismagazine.ca/subscribe/

1st Rule of Film Club: Tell Everyone About Film Club!

Please forward to your friends, acquaintances and just about anyone else you can think of. Show your support of our national cinema by checking out a Canadian film.

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Film Club Newsletter - June 17, 2005

1. Festivals & Events
2. Now Playing
3. Coming Soon

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1. Festivals & Events

a) Canadian Film Centre's Worldwide Short Film Festival, Toronto
June 14th to June 19th, 2005
http://www.worldwideshortfilmfest.com/

b) Kaeja Film Series
Camera Bar Cinema, 1028 Queen Street West
June 26th and July 3rd
7pm and 9pm
http://www.kaeja.org/
http://www.camerabar.ca/

Co-presented by Atom Egoyan, a collection of award-winning dance shorts, including the Gemini-award winning OLD COUNTRY, co-directed by Mark Adam and Allen Keja.

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2. Now Playing
FILM CIRCUIT
Visit the website (http://www.e.bell.ca/filmfest/filmcircuit/index.html) to see which Canadian films are playing near you.

Here is a partial list of films that are playing across Canada, listed by title. You can also check out http://www.cinemaclock.com/ to see what other films may be playing in your town.

Ill Fated
BC
http://www.firstweekendclub.ca/movieDetails.php?movie_id=64&type=cs

It's All Gone Pete Tong
BC, AB, ON, QC
http://www.itsallgonepetetong.com/

Phil The Alien
ON
http://www.philthealien.com/

Sabah
BC, AB, ON
http://www.sabahthemovie.com

Saint Ralph
BC, ON
http://www.tribute.ca/synopsis.asp?m_id=9424

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3. Coming Soon

If you know of any upcoming film festivals or events happening across the country, please be sure to email the details to filmclub@thismagazine.ca.

a) 30th Annual Toronto International Film Festival
September 8th to September 17th, 2005
http://www.e.bell.ca/filmfest/

b) Niagara Motel
September 30th

c) Water
November 4th

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Visit the award-winning Northern Stars® website, devoted to Canadian actors and actresses, directors and films: http://www.northernstars.ca/nowplaying_2.html.

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If you would like to volunteer or subscribe to THIS Magazine's Film Club newsletter, please send an email to filmclub@thismagazine.ca.

Remember...1st Rule of Film Club: Tell Everyone About Film Club!

Posted by annette FC at 07:43 AM

June 10, 2005

THIS Magazine's Film Club

Show your support for Film Club! Subscribe to THIS Magazine at http://www.thismagazine.ca/subscribe/

1st Rule of Film Club: Tell Everyone About Film Club!

Please forward to your friends, acquaintances and just about anyone else you can think of. Show your support of our national cinema by checking out a Canadian film.

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Film Club Newsletter - June 10, 2005

1. Opening - IT'S ALL GONE PETE TONG
2. Festivals & Events
3. Final Call for Canadian Film Ambassadors in Vancouver & Toronto!
4. Now Playing
5. Coming Soon

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1. Opening
IT'S ALL GONE PETE TONG
June 10th - Various, including Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal & Toronto
http://www.itsallgonepetetong.com/

Don't miss this winner of the Best Canadian Feature Film at the 2004 Toronto International Film Festival and the Audience Choice Award & Best Feature at the 2005 Gen Art Film Festival!!

IT'S ALL GONE PETE TONG is a comedy following the tragic life of legendary DJ Frankie Wilde. The story takes us through Frankie's life from one of the best DJs alive through his subsequent battle with a hearing disorder, culminating in his mysterious disappearance from the scene.

A genius in his own right, he clawed his way to the top of the DJ ranks. When the film begins, he is living the opulent life of a superstar, residing in his 'trophy' villa in Ibiza with his 'trophy' wife. This is when tragedy hits.

Born with a hearing disorder, Frankie is rapidly going deaf, with only one functioning ear to complete the new Ibiza season. How is he doing behind the decks? Horrible. How is he doing in the studio where he produces his remixes?

Frankie dives into a low period, struggling with deafness in utter depression. After a year of locking himself away, he emerges on the other side with a fresh attitude towards his affliction. He accepts his deafness and learns to function without sound.

Will Frankie make it back to the DJ booth? Will his new single be any good? Will he get back his opulent old life or does he even want it back? When you can't hear, things look very different.

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2. Festivals & Events

a) Toronto Italian Film Festival
June 8th to June 12th, 2005
http://www.italianfilmfest.com

b) 5th Annual Female Eye Film Festival, Toronto
June 10th to June 12th, 2005
http://www.femaleeyefilmfestival.com

c) Winnipeg International Film Festival
June 10th to June 16th, 2005
http://www.winnipegfilmfest.ca

d) Canadian Film Centre's Worldwide Short Film Festival, Toronto
June 14th to June 19th, 2005
http://www.worldwideshortfilmfest.com/

e) Cinematheque Ontario Lecture Series - Michel Brault in Conversation with Andre Loiselle & LES ORDRES Screening
Tuesday, June 14th at 6:30 p.m.
Jackman Hall, Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas St. West, Toronto

"In Québec, Michel Brault is certainly the most attentive, the most versatile, the most prolific, the most constant of filmmakers." * Claude Jutra

"All that we've done in France in the area of cinéma-vérité came from the National Film Board. It was Brault who brought a new technique of shooting that we hadn't known and that we have copied ever since." * Jean Rouch

"I think you should always, with each script and each director, empty yourself and begin at zero, and invent a new way of expressing yourself." * Michel Brault

Michel Brault (born 1928 in Montréal) is one of the country's most accomplished and innovative filmmakers. His influence as a writer, director, and cinematographer has been significant; his collaborations with Canadian and European filmmakers have been radical, influencing the very core of projects. Brault joined the NFB in 1956, where he worked as a cameraman on a number of films in the Candid Eye series, most notably THE DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS, directed by Terence Macartney-Filgate. That same year Brault co-directed (with Gilles Groulx) LES RAQUETTEURS, a work that was heralded as a sort of manifesto for the NFB's francophone filmmakers. In 1959, Michel Brault met Jean Rouch and became a cinematographer on CHRONIQUE D'UN ÉTÉ (1960), while his co-direction of the magnificent POUR LA SUITE DU MONDE (1963, with Pierre Perrault) was another important milestone. However, Brault's career has been in no way limited to documentary filmmaking. He collaborated with Claude Jutra on À TOUT PRENDRE (1963) and by the mid-sixties he began to work as an independent filmmaker. His director of photography credits include such impressive works as Claude Jutra's MON ONCLE ANTOINE (1971) and KAMOURASKA (1973), and Francis Mankiewicz's LES BONS DÉBARRAS (1979).

We are honoured to host Michel Brault, the recipient of a Governor General's Award in 1996, in conversation with André Loiselle, and to present the classic LES ORDRES, for which Michel Brault received a Best Direction Award at the Cannes film festival, and four Canadian Film Awards. André Loiselle, Ph.D., teaches Film Studies at Carleton University, Ottawa. His most recent book, À l'image d'une nation: Le Cinéma de Michel Brault et l'histoire du Québec Contemporain will be published by L'Harmattan (Paris) in the Fall of 2005.

LES ORDRES NEW 35MM PRINT!

"LES ORDRES is invariably ranked one of the two or three greatest movies made in Canada." * Ray Conlogue, The Globe and Mail

LES ORDRES examines the consequences of the use of the War Measures Act during the October Crisis of 1970, which temporarily suspended civil rights for the entire nation. Filmed in a near-documentary style, the film focuses on five of the more than 450 innocent people arrested and held without warrant or charge. The characters are composites, but the specific details of each story are taken from interviews with real people arrested under the Act. "With LES ORDRES, Brault proved himself as great a director as cinematographer" (Janis L. Pallister). Winner of numerous awards, including the Best Direction Award at Cannes and the Canadian Film Award for Best Feature. We present the film in a new 35mm print courtesy of La Cinémathèque québécoise (Montréal).

Patrons please note: All Cinematheque Ontario screenings are held at the Art Gallery of Ontario's Jackman Hall, 317 Dundas St. West, Toronto (McCaul Street entrance). Cinematheque Ontario Lecture Series tickets are $10.25 for Members and $15.50 for non-members. All screenings are restricted to individuals 18 years of age or older. For ticket information, visit the Official website, www.bell.ca/cinematheque, the year-round Box Office at Manulife Centre (55 Bloor Street West, main floor, north entrance), or by calling the Bell Infoline at 416-968-FILM.

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3. Final Call for Canadian Film Ambassadors in Vancouver & Toronto!

Now this is a job ad worth drooling over: First Weekend Club (http://www.firstweekendclub.ca), an organization dedicated to the promotion of Canadian films, is looking for a few good men (and women) to serve as Canadian Film Ambassadors.

What is a Canadian Film Ambassador you may ask? Let us illuminate. This special individual is someone with a flair for both talking and writing and who is dedicated to seeking out great Canadian films and promoting them. The Canadian Film Ambassador is hypnotically charming and has a passion towards film that knows no boundaries.

So what's the lifestyle of a Canadian Film Ambassador like? Imagine being able to be the first to get to attend, along with a friend, Canadian premiere screenings for FREE - you'll make friends fast, that‚s for sure. After seeing a film that especially catches your fancy, all you need to do is talk about it to everyone you know, or just happened to meet at the super store, send an email about the film to at least ten friends and carry out a few other top-secret, undercover tactics.

Think you have what it takes? Send us a note between 100-250 words explaining why YOU would make the ideal Canadian Film Ambassador along with a 50 word bio to: Katherine@firstweekendclub.ca.

There is no other job quite like this. Not only do you get to watch some great films for free, but you are playing a key role in helping to support Canadian film and culture. We're looking for ambassadors that are representative of all sorts of groups: students, seniors, actors, filmmakers, writers, and even "average Joes" (pre-reality TV exposure). Applications are being accepted from Vancouver and Toronto only. All interested parties must send us the requested information by Friday, June 10th.

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4. Now Playing

FILM CIRCUIT
Visit the website (http://www.e.bell.ca/filmfest/filmcircuit/index.html) to see which Canadian films are playing near you. Here is a partial list of films that are playing across Canada, listed by title. You can also check out http://www.cinemaclock.com/ to see what other films may be playing in your town.

Ill Fated
BC
http://www.firstweekendclub.ca/movieDetails.php?movie_id=64&type=cs

Sabah
BC, ON
http://www.sabahthemovie.com

Saint Ralph
ON
http://www.tribute.ca/synopsis.asp?m_id=9424

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5. Coming Soon

If you know of any upcoming film festivals or events happening across the country, please be sure to email the details to filmclub@thismagazine.ca.

30th Annual Toronto International Film Festival
September 8th to September 17th, 2005
http://www.e.bell.ca/filmfest/

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Visit the award-winning Northern Stars® website, devoted to Canadian actors and actresses, directors and films: http://www.northernstars.ca/nowplaying_2.html.

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If you would like to volunteer or subscribe to THIS Magazine's Film Club newsletter, please send an email to filmclub@thismagazine.ca. Remember...1st Rule of Film Club: Tell Everyone About Film Club!

Please forward widely.

Posted by annette FC at 10:04 AM

June 03, 2005

June 3, 2005

THIS Magazine's Film Club

Show your support for Film Club! Subscribe to THIS Magazine at http://www.thismagazine.ca/subscribe/

1st Rule of Film Club: Tell Everyone About Film Club!

Please forward to your friends, acquaintances and just about anyone else you can think of. Show your support of our national cinema by checking out a Canadian film.

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Film Club Newsletter - June 3, 2005

1. Opening - ILL FATED Vancouver Opening Night Screening & Event!
2. Festivals & Events
3. Call for Canadian Film Ambassadors in Vancouver & Toronto!
4. Now Playing
5. Coming Soon

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1. Opening

ILL FATED
Vancouver - June 3rd
http://www.firstweekendclub.ca/movieDetails.php?movie_id=64&type=cs
*Please see below for information on a special First Weekend Club screening and event.*

From the First Weekend Club:
"...ILL FATED is a fantastically woven yarn about Jimmy (Paul Campbell) who has just finished high school and is desperate to get out of his small town for good. If doing what you want were only that easy, as Jimmy's friends and family have other plans for him. Matters are further complicated when Jimmy's father (Peter Outerbridge) returns after 17 years of abandonment to reconcile his past... only to have his past quickly catch up to him, sending everyone, including Jimmy, down a road destined for disaster!"

Join director Mark Lewis, film cast members and producers for a lively Q&A following the early evening screening of this award-winning film on Friday,
June 3rd at the Tinseltown in Vancouver (exact film times TBA). Then grab your movie ticket stub and head over to the post-screening party at Wilson‚s Steak House (on Beatty and Robson) and redeem it for one free martini, courtesy of Vodka.

For more information about ILL FATED and to view the trailer, visit the First Weekend Club website at
http://www.firstweekendclub.ca/movieDetails.php?movie_id=64&type=cs.

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2. Festivals & Events

a) Toronto Italian Film Festival
June 8th to June 12th, 2005
http://www.italianfilmfest.com

b) 5th Annual Female Eye Film Festival, Toronto
June 10th to June 12th, 2005
http://www.femaleeyefilmfestival.com

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3. Call for Canadian Film Ambassadors in Vancouver & Toronto!

What is a Canadian Film Ambassador you may ask? Let us illuminate. This special individual is someone with a flair for both talking and writing and
who is dedicated to seeking out great Canadian films and promoting them.
The Canadian Film Ambassador is hypnotically charming and has a passion
towards film that knows no boundaries.

So what‚s the lifestyle of a Canadian Film Ambassador like? Imagine being
able to be the first to get to attend, along with a friend, Canadian premiere screenings for FREE ˆ you‚ll make friends fast, that‚s for sure. After seeing a film that especially catches your fancy, all you need to do is talk about it to everyone you know, or just happened to meet at the super store, send an email about the film to at least ten friends and carry out a few other top-secret, undercover tactics.

Think you have what it takes? Send us a note between 100-250 words explaining why YOU would make the ideal Canadian Film Ambassador along with
a 50 word bio to: Katherine@firstweekendclub.ca.

There is no other job quite like this. Not only do you get to watch some
great films for free, but you are playing a key role in helping to support
Canadian film and culture.

We‚re looking for ambassadors that are representative of all sorts of groups: students, seniors, actors, filmmakers, writers, and even „average
Joes‰ (pre-reality TV exposure). Applications are being accepted from Vancouver and Toronto only. All interested parties must send us the requested information by Friday, June 10th.

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4. Now Playing

FILM CIRCUIT

Visit the website (http://www.e.bell.ca/filmfest/filmcircuit/index.html) to see which Canadian films are playing near you.

Here is a partial list of films that are playing across Canada, listed by title. You can also check out http://www.cinemaclock.com/ to see what other films may be playing in your town.

Being Caribou
BC
http://www.beingcaribou.com
http://www.nfb.ca/invitation/being_caribou/

Sabah
BC, ON
http://www.sabahthemovie.com

Saint Ralph
ON
http://www.tribute.ca/synopsis.asp?m_id=9424

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5. Coming Soon

If you know of any upcoming film festivals or events happening across the country, please be sure to email the details to filmclub@thismagazine.ca.

It's All Gone Pete Tong
June 10th - Various
http://www.itsallgonepetetong.com/

Canadian Film Centre's Worldwide Short Film Festival, Toronto
June 14th to June 19th, 2005
http://www.worldwideshortfilmfest.com/

30th Annual Toronto International Film Festival
September 8th to September 17th, 2005
http://www.e.bell.ca/filmfest/

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Visit the award-winning Northern Stars® website, devoted to Canadian actors and actresses, directors and films: http://www.northernstars.ca/nowplaying_2.html.

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If you would like to volunteer or subscribe to THIS Magazine's Film Club newsletter, please send an email to filmclub@thismagazine.ca.

Remember...1st Rule of Film Club: Tell Everyone About Film Club!

Posted by annette FC at 08:12 AM