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Film Club On Hiatus
Hi everyone! Please be advised that the Film Club Newsletter will be on a hiatus until late November. Visit the Film Circuit website to see which Canadian films are playing near you. You can also check out Cinema Clock to see what other films may be playing in your town. The First Weekend Club is also a great source for information on Canadian films.
Posted by annette FC at 10:36 PM
July 14, 2006
July 14, 2006
THIS Magazine's Film Club
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Film Club Newsletter - July 14, 2006
NOTE: Due to technical difficulty, there was no Film Club Newsletter on Friday, July 7. We apologize for the inconvenience.
1. Festivals & Screenings - Special Screening of MYSTIC BALL, the 6th Annual Nickel Independent Film and Video Festival, and summer movies at the Toronto Public Library!
2. Now Playing
3. Coming Soon
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1. Festivals & Screenings
a) The Academy Critic's Choice Screening in Partnership with the National Film Board of Canada Presents: MYSTIC BALL
NFB Cinema, 150 John Street
Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 7:00pm
Admission Price: Academy and NFB members FREE, Adults $5.
For more information, please call Francis Domingue at 416-366-2227, ext. 245.
An entrancing and uplifting doc that journeys deep into the little known culture of Myanmar and its national sport, Chinlone. A unique combination of sport and dance, the focus is not on winning or losing, but how beautifully you play the game. Join us for a Q & A with Guy Dixon and Greg Hamilton after the screening.
Winner, Special Jury Prize - Canadian Feature, and 2nd place in the Audience Awards, Hot Docs 2006
Hosted by Guy Dixon, Globe and Mail
Greg Hamilton, Director
Matthew London and Greg Hamilton, Producers
"MYSTIC BALL is a great example of what works well (and maybe not as well, some may argue) in personal-journey documentaries, which are so in vogue right now. Yet it's also about the pure love of a sport, raising all sorts of points about the nature of sports filmmaking - just in time for the World Cup!" - Guy Dixon
b) 6th Annual Nickel Independent Film and Video Festival, St. John's
July 18th to July 22nd, 2006
http://nickelfestival.com/
Making films for the love of telling stories - an independent film and video festival that was created by filmmakers for filmmakers. Submissions will be judged by industry professionals, and awards will be presented at a reception and gala at the end of the festival. This annual festival is open to ALL filmmakers!
Seminars with directors, writers, actors, and producers of the films accepted will take place for participants and audiences wanting to break into the film industry. An intimate and interactive venue. The entry fee for all films regardless of genre, length, or country of origin is $25.00. Screenings will take place at the LSPU Hall in St. John's, Newfoundland.
Visit the website for more information.
c) Summer Sherlock Cinema at the Toronto Public Library
Join the Toronto Public Library for a series of classic Sherlock Holmes films starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. Bring a bag lunch to enjoy in the auditorium. At about 70 minutes long, each film is a perfect lunch break.
Tuesdays, July 18 and 25, 12-1:30 p.m.
July 18: The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939)
July 25: The Scarlet Claw (1944)
Call 416-393-7158 for more information.
Toronto Reference Library
789 Yonge Street
Beeton Auditorium
FREE ADMISSION.
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2. Now Playing
FILM CIRCUIT: Visit the website at http://www.filmcircuit.ca/ 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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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) Familia
Friday, July 28th - Toronto, Cumberland Cinemas
Friday, August 18th - Vancouver, Fifth Avenue
b) The Crew
8pm MT, Tuesdays, August 15th, 2006 to September 18th, 2006
Access Television
http://www.accesstv.ca/
The various technical positions that make up a film production unit are the focus of THE CREW, a six-part series that provides a rare view of the inside workings of a professional shoot. Director Michael Douse (himself an experienced industry professional) was given unprecedented insider access to many of the hottest shows shooting in British Columbia, and his insider’s look at the workings of the film crew provides invaluable information to anyone interested in breaking into the film industry.
c) The Hamster Cage
Fall 2006
http://www.hamstercagethemovie.com/
d) Fantasy Worldwide Film Festival, Toronto
October 27th to October 29th, 2006
http://www.fwifft.com/
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ATTENTION Academy Members and Canadian Film Enthusiasts: Check out http://www.aflick.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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Submitted by a Film Club Subscriber: Visit the Motion Picture Bureau (http://www.mpb.ca), a small film production company based in Toronto. The website includes essays, links and films that might be of interest to cinephiles in Canada and around the world!
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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.
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Posted by annette FC at 09:12 AM