Straight Edge Films and 422 Films announce an indiegogo crowd funding initiative for a new film project, ROUGH TRADE, which celebrates the sexy, raucous art and music scene of the early 1980s and specifically Canadian icon Carole Pope and her band, Rough Trade. Core Realty Group will present Cream: A Fundraiser for Rough Trade, a […]
The Native Canadian Centre of Toronto is a cultural centre for the Aboriginal community which operates year-round, offering language classes, youth programs, personal support, and social gatherings. During the month of June, the centre also hosts a large Aboriginal History Month Celebration close to National Aboriginal Day. Throughout the year, the Native Canadian Centre of […]
by marion schreiber for FILMbutton 112 Wedding a film about marriage but not only that… 20 years ago, Doug Block had supported his career with a side business of videotaping weddings. One day, he watched his tapes again and wondered what became of the couples he videoed. At that point, Doug decided to contact a […]
by allan tong for FILMbutton Enrico Fiabeschi lost his girlfriend, has no job and left university without collecting a degree. His friends went their own ways and he has nothing in his pocket. Feeling alienated in Bologna, he returns to his family in smalltown Cuculicchio where he hopes to find a new direction and perhaps […]
by allan tong for FILMbutton Italy is a mess and everybody blames the politicians. It’s so bad that nobody wants to be presidente, so mountain villager Giuseppe is blindly chosen. A good-hearted fellow who stages family plays at the library (until the regional council closes it) and cooks fish for the locals, Giuseppe is hurled […]
by allan tong for FILmbutton Alex has been working in Russia for several years and is about to return home to Italy. However, he meets a child who resides in the cancer ward of a nearby hospital and is drawn into his world. Touched by the plight of these children, Alex volunteers to stay and […]
from planet 3 communications The Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame welcomes Canadian guitarist, singer-songwriter and producer Colin James as the latest 2013 inductee. The six-time Juno Award winner and multi-platinum musician will be celebrated on Thursday, March 21, 2013 during the Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Awards gala dinner at the Kool Haus in […]
from hot docs Submissions to Hot Docs 2011 are now being accepted, with the early deadline of December 3rd fast approaching! Complete guidelines, FAQs and entry form are available online. The final submission deadline is January 14, 2011. For more information please visit: http://www.hotdocs.ca
Streel Films is proud to announce that Hot Docs favorite and two time Golden Sheaf Award winner (Best Documentary – POV and Best Emerging Filmmaker) JACKPOT will have its Canadian Broadcast Premiere as part of Global’s Currents on Wednesday, June 23rd 2010 at 10pm EST. JACKPOT takes the viewer inside the sometimes strange, sometimes hilarious, […]
“Part confessional, part broken love story, Love at the Twilight Motel weaves together seven remarkably intimate interviews to penetrate the darker side of desire. Sex, infidelity and the allure of the fast lane propel these stories. The filmmaker, Alison Rose, stayed in a number of motels on and off over the course of three years […]
