documentary film

ORGASM INC. Opens on February 11th in NY & Chicago

<em>ORGASM INC.</em> Opens on February 11th in NY & Chicago

from chicken & egg productions Liz Canner’s shocking yet entertaining documentary ORGASM INC. explores the strange science of female pleasure, and in the process reveals the often warped mentality of our pharmaceutical and medical industries…more *Filmmaker Liz Canner will be present for Q & A sessions following the 4:20PM, 6:15PM and 8:10PM shows FRIDAY 02/11 […]

SXSW 2011 Feature Lineup Announced!

SXSW 2011 Feature Lineup Announced!

from sxsw South by Southwest Film is delighted to present the features lineup for the 2011 Film Program. We’re excited to share all this amazing, cutting edge filmmaking talent with the world. Find the complete lineup here, or see below for the films in our Narrative and Documentary Competition sections below: NARRATIVE FEATURE COMPETITION 96 […]

Canadian Premiere of the Award-Winning The Arbor at March’s Doc Soup

Canadian Premiere of the Award-Winning <em>The Arbor</em> at March’s <em>Doc Soup</em>

from vk & associates FILMMAKER CLIO BARNARD IN ATTENDANCE Toronto, February 3, 2011 – Hot Docs is pleased to announce that the March installment of the Doc Soup monthly screening series will feature the innovative, award-winning THE ARBOR (D: Clio Barnard, UK, 90 minutes), recipient of multiple prizes at the London Film Festival and Best […]

THE TIPPING POINT – THE AGE OF THE OIL SANDS Interview w/ David Suzuki

THE TIPPING POINT – THE AGE OF THE OIL SANDS Interview w/ David Suzuki

This interview took place on Sunday, January 23rd after the screening of The Tipping Point – The Age of the Oil Sands produced and directed by Niobe Thompson & Tom Radford. The film will air in a special 2hr time slot on Thursday, January 27th on The Nature of Things with David Suzuki.

THE TIPPING POINT – THE AGE OF THE OIL SANDS Interview w/ Niobe Thompson

THE TIPPING POINT – THE AGE OF THE OIL SANDS Interview w/ Niobe Thompson

This interview took place on Sunday, January 23rd after the screening of The Tipping Point – The Age of the Oil Sands produced and directed by Niobe Thompson & Tom Radford . The film will air in a special 2hr slot on Thursday, January 27th on The Nature of Things with David Suzuki.

Hot Docs Announces Recipient of Outstanding Acheivement Award, Focus in Retrospective & Spotlight

DISTINGUISHED CANADIAN FILMMAKER Terence Macartney-Filgate TO RECEIVE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AT HOT DOCS 2011 Toronto, January 18, 2011 – The Hot Docs Board of Directors is pleased to announce that it has chosen distinguished Canadian filmmaker Terence Macartney-Filgate as the recipient of its 2011 Outstanding Achievement Award. As part of the honour, Hot Docs will […]

Breathtaking: A personal investigation into the present-day use of asbestos Hometown Opening at the ROM

<em>Breathtaking: A personal investigation into the present-day use of asbestos</em> Hometown Opening at the ROM

from GAT Hometown Premiere At Royal Ontario Museum Thursday February 24 at 7:00 PM (Toronto) A filmmaker loses her father to an asbestos-related cancer, Mesothelioma. Her grief and resolve lead her to examine a dangerous product so entwined in Canadian history and economy, we can’t seem to stop mining it – or profiteering from it. […]

Hot Docs Forum – Project Proposals Deadline Approaching!

Hot Docs Forum – Project Proposals Deadline Approaching!

from hot docs Hot Docs is accepting project proposals for the upcoming Hot Docs Forum (HDF), May 4 & 5, taking place during the 2011 Hot Docs Festival, April 28 – May 8. Hot Docs Forum (previously the Toronto Documentary Forum) has earned a reputation as the most effective international documentary market in North America […]

On The Day opens Feb 9th across Canada

The feature length documentary, On the Day – The Story of the Spirit of Scottish Pipe Band by John McDonald, will be premiering in 52 Cineplex & Empire Theatres across Canada starting on February 9, 2011. The film will be screened in full HD and has been remixed in 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound for this […]

Full Frame Documentary Film Festival has announced their Thematic Program & Career Award

Full Frame Documentary Film Festival has announced their Thematic Program & Career Award

from full frame documentary film festival Durham, N.C., – January 13, 2011 – The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival has announced their Thematic Program, 2011 Career Award and the first US Premiere of the 2011 festival. Rick Prelinger will curate a series around archival footage for the Festival’s 2011 thematic program. The 2011 Career Award […]