On Screen Manitoba

The holiday sale is running until this Friday, Dec 17! We've got great discounts on Cinematheque Ten Passes (just $45!) and the Unlimited Pass (just $99!). Not only do you save big, but you help support one of our favourite organizations!

January 22, 2011 to January 23, 2011

WRITERS' SERIES: FROM SCRIPT TO SCREEN

In this screenwriting workshop, writer/director, Gary Burns will drop by the WFG to cover the process of going from idea to finished screenplay as well as some discussion around getting the script to the screen and the collaborative process of working with co-writers. Participants will be encouraged to bring samples of their own work for discussion.

Limited to 10 participants.

January 15, 2011 to January 16, 2011 to January 17, 2011

FCP EDITING SERIES: CREATIVE CUTTING: ADVANCED DIGITAL EDITING

Upcoming News and Events at The Winnipeg Film Group and Cinemetheque:

A PLACE CALLED LOS PEREYA

DIR. ANDRÉS LIVOV-MACKLIN | 2009 | CANADA | 82 MIN – (Spanish, with w/ English Subtitles)

WRITERS' SERIES: WRITING THE SHORT SCREENPLAY

Explore story structure in relation to the short film screenplay. In class participants will examine the elements that make a successful short film. They will also explore film festival expectations for short films. This class is suitable for any level. For the second class, students will write a new short screenplay, or revise an existing short screenplay.

Upcoming News and Events at The Winnipeg Film Group and Cinemetheque:

A PLACE CALLED LOS PEREYA

DIR. ANDRÉS LIVOV-MACKLIN | 2009 | CANADA | 82 MIN – (Spanish, with w/ English Subtitles)

This poignant, affecting documentary is reminiscent of the work of French director Nicolas Philibert, who created the superb film about the school teacher and his one room schoolhouse in rural France entitled To be and to have (etre ET avoir). In the impoverished and extremely isolated region of Northern Argentina known as "El Impenetrable,", the children of a detached elementary school eagerly await a visit from their "Godmothers," a charity mission from the city of Buenos Aires. When they arrive, life in the hamlet of Los Pereyra changes completely. Both delighted and bewildered, the children learn many things from their cosmopolitan visitors, including a glimpse of privileged life and, perhaps, a realization of their own poverty.

Upcoming News and Events at The Winnipeg Film Group and Cinemetheque:

WINNIPEG ABORIGINAL FILM FESTIVAL

Upcoming News and Events at The Winnipeg Film Group and Cinemetheque:

MASALA

Upcoming news and events at The Winnipeg Film Group and Cinematheque:

INUIT KNOWLEDGE AND CLIMATE CHANGE

Upcoming News and Events

Dave's Birthday Bash: A Fundraiser for Cinematheque
Cinematheque's Fundraiser was a great success. Thank you to all who supported the event and to everyone who came out to enjoy the Dave filled activities! A big thank you to our dedicated volunteers and of course, everyone who donated. Dave had a wonderful night and was very touched.

MASTER WORKSHOPS (all three workshops included with Delegate Pass)

Feature Film

THE FILMS OF AMANDA DAWN CHRISTIE
Sat, Oct 16 at 7 PM
* FREE ADMISSION

Feature Film

KINGS OF PASTRY
Sun Oct 3 to Wed Oct 13

Special Events

WNDX
Thu, Sept 30 - Sun, Oct 3 (Various Times)

WNDX, Winnipeg's Festival of Film and Video Art, features many screenings and events at Cinematheque. Detailed program information is available at www.wndx.org. The Winnipeg Film Group is proud to be a sponsor of this festival.

Main Feature

NUIT BLANCHE - Outdoor Cinema
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

In collaboration with Winnipeg's first ever Nuit Blanche - a night time festival of the arts - we are thrilled to present a night-long program of Winnipeg films in a unique outdoor cinema experience!

Upcoming Films

LA BELLE VISITE (JOURNEY'S END)
Fri Sep 17 at 7:30 PM
Sat Sep 18 at 7:30 PM
Sun Sep 19 at 7:30 PM
Wed Sep 22 at 7:30 PM
Thu Sep 23 at 7:30 PM

THE SOCALLED MOVIE
Fri Sep 17 at 9:30 PM
Sat Sep 18 at 9:30 PM
Sun Sep 19 at 9:30 PM

LA DANSE: LE BALLET DE L'OPERA DE PARIS
Sat Sep 18 at 2:30 PM

Special Events

NUIT BLANCHE: OUTDOOR CINEMA
Sat, Sept 26 at 8:30 PM

DAVE'S BIRTHDAY BASH: A FUNDRAISER FOR CINEMATHEQUE
Sat, Oct 30 at 7:00 PM

A FUNDRAISER FOR CINEMATHEQUE
Admission: $5

What does Dave want for his 57th Birthday? He wants you to support Cinematheque!

Feature Film

FAUST
Dir. F.W. Murnau | 1926 | Germany | 85 MIN
Starring Emil Jannings, Gosta Ekman

Feature Film

GROWN UP MOVIE STAR
Fri Aug 20 at 9:30 PM
Sat Aug 21 at 9:30 PM
Wed Aug 25 at 9:30 PM
Thu Aug 26 at 9:30 PM

Upcoming Films

The Winnipeg Film Group is pleased to announce three short films from their distribution catalogue are to be featured in this year’s Short Cuts Canada programme at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival, which runs September 9 - 19, 2010.

WFG members Caroline Monnet, Matthew Rankin and Cam Woykin will see their short films premiere at the 35th anniversary of TIFF, arguably one of the most important film festivals in the world.

Upcoming Films

EXCITED
Dir. Bruce Sweeney | Canada | 2009 | 83 MIN

Upcoming Films

BABIES
Fri Aug 6 at 7:30 PM
Fri Aug 6 at 9:30 PM
Sat Aug 7 at 7:30 PM
Sat Aug 7 at 9:30 PM
Sun Aug 8 at 7:30 PM
Wed Aug 11 at 7:30 PM
Thu Aug 12 at 7:30 PM
Fri Aug 13 at 7:30 PM
Sat Aug 14 at 7:30 PM
Sun Aug 15 at 2:30 PM

Upcoming Films

PELADA
Fri Jul 16 at 7:30 PM
Sat Jul 17 at 7:30 PM
Sun Jul 18 at 7:30 PM
Wed Jul 21 at 7:30 PM
Thu Jul 22 at 7:30 PM

THE RED SHOES
Sat Jul 10 at 7:00 PM
Sun Jul 11 at 7:30 PM
Wed Jul 14 at 7:30 PM

GREENBERG

Upcoming Films

ONE FAST MOVE OR I'M GONE: KEROUAC'S BIG SUR
Fri Jun 25 at 7:00 PM
Sat Jun 26 at 7:00 PM
Wed Jun 30 at 7:00 PM
Thu Jul 1 at 7:00 PM

FOR THE NEXT 7 GENERATIONS
DIR. CAROLE HART | 2009 | USA | 90 MIN

WFG'S 48 HOUR FILM CONTEST
Friday June 25 - Sunday June 27, 2010

SIFTING HISTORY: THE WORK OF PAULA KELLY is a retrospective look at Winnipeg filmmaker Paula Kelly’s career in conjunction with her recent award, the Manitoba Film Hothouse Award for Creative Development. This award,designed to provide recognition to the depth of local directing talent Manitoba has right here at home, is funded with the generous support of the Province of Manitoba.

Danishka Esterhazy’s stunning new film BLACK FIELD Held Over @ THE CINEMATHEQUE June 3rd – June 10th !!

“A Beautifully shot gothic period drama…Danishka Esterhazy is a filmmaker to watch.”
Randall King / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS

BLACK FIELD
Fri May 28 to Thu June 10

Upcoming Films

OUR NEON CITY
Wed May 19 at 7:00 PM

EVEN FLOWERS WAKE UP IN THE MORNING
Sat, May 15 at 7 PM
* FREE ADMISSION

Upcoming Films

COOKING WITH STELLA
Fri May 7 at 7:00 PM
Sat May 8 at 7:00 PM
Sun May 9 at 7:00 PM
Wed May 12 at 7:00 PM

THE WINNIPEG FILM GROUP's ANNUAL FUNDRAISING GALA: PROFILING MICHAEL DRABOT
A special evening honouring Michael Drabot's contribution to film + video in Manitoba

Upcoming Films

THE SUPER 8 CINEMA OF JOHN PORTER: CONDENSED RITUALS AND CAMERA DANCES
Fri Apr 23 at 7:00 PM

FRANK COLE
Life Without Death

Canadian filmmaker, writer and critic Mike Hoolboom and Tom McSorley have edited a new book titled Frank Cole: Life Without Death. Cinematheque presents a book launch along with screenings of Cole's works.

Annual Fundraising Gala at Cinematheque, followed by a Wine & Chocolate Reception
Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Cinematheque

DOWNLOAD the wicked cool pamphlet of Winnipeg Film Groups Upcoming Workshops

ART & COPY | Dir. Doug Pray | 2009 | USA | 89 mins.

Neil Young's Trunk Show | Dir. Jonathan Demme | USA | 2009 | 120 mins

Cinematheque News

MARCH APRIL - 2010 PROGRAM GUIDE
Download a copy of our NEW March/April Program Guide

A co-presentation with Les Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois (RVCQ):
LA BELLE VISITE (JOURNEY’S END) * FREE ADMISSION
Wed. Mar 18 | 7:00 PM
Dir. Jean Francois Caissy | Canada | 2009 | 80 mins – French w / English subtitles
Introduction and Q&A with director Jean-François Caissy
Introduction et sessions questions/réponses avec le réalisateur Jean-François Caissy

CINEMA + LIGHT: FILM PERFORMANCES BY ALEX MACKENZIE AND HEIDI PHILLIPS
Saturday, March 6 | 7:00 PM

PETER WINTONICK: GUEST FILMMAKER AT THE WINNIPEG FILM GROUP AND CINEMATHEQUE
FEBRUARY 26-27, 2010

Cinematheque News

CINEMATHEQUE T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST
March 1, 2010 Submission Deadline

Special Events

11 ON THE 12th: NEW SHORTS FROM THE WFG CATALOGUE ($5 Admission)
Fri. Feb 12 | 7:00 PM
Sat. Feb 13 | 7:00 PM

Fri. Feb 12 + Sat. Feb 13 | 7:00 PM
$5 ADMISSION

Twice a year the Cinematheque is host to a membership screening featuring a selection of the newest short films and videos in distribution at the Winnipeg Film Group.

The Manitoba Film Hothouse Award for Creative Development is designed to support a local, Manitoba filmmaker who has been practicing for at least five years to further develop their careers by providing them with added profile and with funding to support self-directed development work.

In the Shadow of the Company (Curated by Kevin Nikkel)
Fri. Feb 5 to Sun. Feb 7, 2010 | Multiple screenings and events

MASTER CLASS WITH JOHN WALKER
A Special Presentation With DOC WINNIPEG
(A part of the film weekend of panels and screenings @ THE CINEMATHEQUE - IN THE SHADOW OF THE COMPANY)

Congratulations to OSM Members Danishka Esterhazy and Mike Maryniuk who are headed to Cologne, Germany!

ZOOEY & ADAM
Dir. Sean Garrity | 2009 | Canada | 85 mins.

TKARONTO (Opening Night Intro by Dir. Shane Belcourt)
Fri. Jan 15 at 7:00 PM (Intro by Dir. Shane Belcourt)
Sat. Jan 16 at 7:00 PM
Sun. Jan 17 at 7:00 PM

This news is under development...

Upcoming events at Cinematheque from January 6 to January 14, 2010.

Cinematheque reopened on January 2, 2010 following the completion of a few renovations to our theatre. We have added a new stage in order to accomodate the various concerts, discussion panels and cinematic events that we have planned for our audiences this year. The following newsletter outlines some of the events happening in the next week and half. For information about theatre rentals or screenings, please contact our Cinematheque Operations Coordinator, Kristy Muckosky at kristy@winnipegfilmgroup.com. We look forward to seeing you in the new year!