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September 2, 2005
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Film Club Newsletter - September 2, 2005
*Please note that there will be no Film Club Newsletter for the next two weeks. Film Club will return on Friday, September 23.*
1. 29e Le Festival des Films du Monde, Montreal
2. 30th Annual Toronto International Film Festival
3. Special Screenings
4. Now Playing
5. Coming Soon
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1. 29e Le Festival des Films du Monde, Montreal
August 26th to September 5th
http://www.ffm-montreal.org/en_index.html
The 29th Montreal World Film Festival (Montreal International Film Festival) will be held August 26 to September 5, 2005. The program of this edition will offer a broad selection of films from five continents. Attentive as ever to what is being filmed around the globe, the MWFF will screen 342 works (180 features, 14 medium-length films and 148 shorts) from 70 countries. The Montreal World Film Festival offers an exciting program that veers off the beaten paths.
For more information, visit the Festival's website.
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2. 30th Annual Toronto International Film Festival
September 8th to September 17th, 2005
http://www.e.bell.ca/filmfest/
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Toronto International Film Festival. As always, the Festival remains committed to supporting Canadian filmmakers and showcasing the best in global film for Toronto audiences. See the films, meet the filmmakers, and live the 2005 Toronto International Film Festival experience, which includes: 335 films from 52 countries, including 256 features, of which 84 per cent are world, international, or North American premieres, and 67 features are directorial debuts. The guests expected to attend include an impressive list of filmmakers, actors, and film celebrities from around the world.
For film lists, schedules, ticket information and media releases, please visit the Festival's official website.
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3. Special Screenings
THE FOOL (35mm, 28minutes)
http://www.thefool.ca
Directed by Billie Mintz, this film was narrated and executive produced by screen legend Danny Aiello and stars Cliff Saunders (OPEN RANGE). It has screened at the Danville International Film Festival, Yorkton Film Festival, and made its way to the Cannes Short Film Corner. It is also opening up the Kazakhstan International Film Festival at the end of this month. THE FOOL follows the journey of an imaginary friend who questions his existence after a young boy stops believing in him.
THE FOOL is screening at the Rebelfest International Film Festival in Toronto:
Sunday, September 11th
Innis Town Hall
5:30 PM
If you are unable to make the screening, please reserve the following:
A fundraiser for the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation in association with the ARC Institute and the Robert and Maggie Bras and Family New Drug Development Program. The Gala Screening and Cocktail Reception will take place on Tuesday, October 18th, 2005 at the beautiful Isabel Bader Theatre following a reception at the Windsor Arms Hotel. Visit the film's website or contact billie@superdancer.org for more information.
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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. You can also check out http://www.cinemaclock.com/ to see what other films may be playing in your town.
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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.
a) Show Me
Winnipeg - September 16th
http://www.showmethefilm.com/
b) Cinefest
Sudbury - September 17th to September 25th
http://www.cinefest.com
c) Planet in Focus International Environmental Film Festival
September 28th to October 2th
http://www.planetinfocus.org
d) Water
November 4th
e) Fantasy Worldwide International Film Festival, Bloor Cinema, Toronto
November 4th to November 6th
http://www.fwifft.com
f) 5th Whistler Film Festival
December 1st to December 4th, 2005
http://www.whistlerfilmfestival.com/
g) Niagara Motel
March 24th
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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 September 2, 2005 12:04 AM