CINEPLEX ENTERTAINMENT LECTURE SERIES
Lecture series about the film industry


Cineplex Entertainment has generously sponsored a lecture series about the film industry in order to help our filmmakers get those insider tips and tricks and to get a realistic sense of the Canadian film industry. Very interactive and engaging, audiences are encouraged to participate in these always lively discussions.

Tickets for MAPLE FLAVOUR FILMS and the Canadian Film Scene are available at the door for $10. All other discussions are free. Please email panels@canfilmfest.ca to reserve a spot.



MAPLE FLAVOUR FILMS and the Canadian Film Scene
Date: Wednesday, March 26th - 3:30pm
Location: Carlton Cinemas
Cost: $10 at the door

In April 2006, the creators of the award-winning Canadian feature film SIDEKICK crossed Canada with the one and only print of their film, screening it for Canadians from Halifax to Vancouver. Besides chronicling the ups-and-downs of their coast-to-coast adventure, they also took to the streets to talk to everyday Canadians and film industry professionals about the current state of the Canadian English-language film industry.

Panel Discussion to Follow:
Moderated by Richard Crouse (co-host "Reel to Real")

Panelists:
Brad Pelman (Maple), Peter Vamos (Playback)
Dan Lyon (Telefilm), Rob Cousins (Cineplex Entertainment),
Anna Stratton (Triptych), Michael Sparaga (filmmaker)
Related link: www.mapleflavourfilms.com


DIRECTING IN CANADA
Date: Thursday, March 27th - 4:00pm
Location: Carlton Cinemas
Cost: FREE

What’s it like directing in the Canadian film scene? Our panel of working Canadian directors will discuss the ins and outs of working in our system.

Admission is free. Please e-mail panels@canfilmfest.ca to reserve a spot.

Moderator: Warren Sonoda (HAM & CHEESE, 5IVE GIRLS)

Guests:
Brett Sullivan - (GINGER SNAPS 2, THE CHAIR)
Matthew Klinck - (HANK AND MIKE)
Johnny Kalangis - (THE MAD)
Cameron Kirkwood - (YOUR BEAUTIFUL CUL DE SAC HOME)
Leah Walker - (THE THIRD EYE)


SCREENWRITING FOR FILM AND TELEVISION
Date: Friday, March 28th - 1:30pm
Location: The Wren Room at the Delta Chelsea
Cost: FREE

Discussing techniques and sharing personal insights into what it takes to write for TV and film, this panel is a must for all writers.

Admission is free. Please e-mail panels@canfilmfest.ca to reserve a spot.

Moderator: Warren Sonoda (HAM & CHEESE, 5IVE GIRLS)

Guests:
Glenn Cockburn - Head of MERIDIAN ARTISTS
Thomas Michael - (HANK AND MIKE)
April Mullen - (ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS: THE WAY OF THE TOSSER)
Tim Doiron - (ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS: THE WAY OF THE TOSSER)
Fabrizio Filippo - (BILLABLE HOURS)


AFTER THE AUDITION
– What They Say When You Leave The Room -
Date: Friday, March 28th - 4:00pm
Location: Carlton Cinemas
Cost: FREE

Your audition went great. You’re psyched. You know the part is yours. But then you get the call from your agent. You didn’t get it!! What on Earth could’ve gone wrong? Actors, casting agents, directors and producers discuss what goes on after you leave the audition room.

Admission is free. Please e-mail panels@canfilmfest.ca to reserve a spot.

Moderator: Shauna MacDonald (THE MAD, TRAILER PARK BOYS)

Guests:
Simone Urdl - Producer - (AWAY FROM HER)
Jenny Lewis - Casting Director (ARARAT)
Sara Kay - Casting Director (THE TRACEY FRAGMENTS)
Fab Filippo - Actor/ Writer/ Producer (BILLABLE HOURS)
Jim Allodi - Director/Actor/Writer (RENT-A-GOALIE)
 
   
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