Awhile back, we told you about filmmaker Diane Whelan’s plan to cross the country, starting on Canada Day in Newfoundland, using only non-motorized transport. This week, The Yarmouth County Vanguard’s Lynn Curwin reports, she passed
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Hot in Whistler, “So You”, Swift Current
(Via WireService.ca) ” ‘Canada’s coolest film fest’ just got 50 degrees hotter,” according to a media release from Whistler Film Festival, which has just published its 2015 lineup. It includes the Canadian premiere of Todd
Continue ReadingTwo Calls for Entries, and a Festival
(Via MarketWired) The Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Foundation for Documentary Photography & Film has posted its 2016 call for entries. According to a media release, “photographers and filmmakers from around the world are encouraged to submit documentary
Continue ReadingOscar and Optik
Night of the Slasher, which Nick reviews here, will be eligible for an Oscar nomination if it wins at either of the two Oscar qualifying festivals it’s screening at: the St. Louis International Film Festival
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CCTS, SIFA, and One More Chance for Star Wars Tickets
(Via PRNewsWire) Starting today (November 2nd), an online forum will give Canadians a chance to discuss the future of the Commissioner for Complaints for Telecommunications Services (CCTS). The CRTC is hosting the discussion to help
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Trains, Planes and Background Extras
Extras — “A LOT of background performers of all ages, sizes and ethnicities” are needed by Joseph and Mary in North Bay from November 3rd to 10th, as posted at MFM — check out this
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