If you can read German, this article is for you!
http://ahorntv.com/archive/episoden-21-bis-30/episode-25-26-2-2011
Auf der Berlinale 2011 sprechen wir mit Alan Franey, Direktor des Vancouver International Film Festivals und mit Peter M. Boehm, Botschafter von Kanada in Deutschland. Wir trafen Filmregisseur Michael Verhoeven und seine Ehefrau, die Schauspielerin Senta Berger.
Frank Tönsmann, WDR Redakteur Film & Serie, berichtet über die neuen deutschen Filme auf der Berlinale.
Wir konzentrieren uns auf die internationale Organisation Women in Film and Television. In Berlin sprachen wir mit der stellvertretenden Vorstandsvorsitzenden Alexandra Georgi, die früher einmal in Vancouver gearbeitet hat. Auch Edith Forster und Kiki Binnberg, Vorstandsmitgliederinnnen des WIFT, schildern ihre Eindrücke. Zudem entdeckten wir den Münchner 3D-Spezialisten Michael Coldewey bei einem Gastvortrag.
In Vancouver findet vom 4.-8. März das Women in Film Festival statt. Katja De Bock sprach mit der deutschstämmigen Produzentin Montana Berg, deren Genie-nominierten Film „Leave them Laughing“ am 5. März im Vancity Theatre zu sehen sein wird.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
A MoMa Moment! The Neighbor!
Telefilm and MoMA bring eighth Canadian Front to New York audiences Montréal, March 2, 2011 – The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York, in association with Telefilm Canada, will present the eight annual Canadian Front showcase from March 16 to March 21, 2011. This year’s festival features films coming from a variety of regions in Canada and showcase a variety of genre.
“The 2011 edition of the Canadian Front is a great illustration of the richness and the diversity of Canadian cinema. Canada is presenting eight new films in six different genres coming from different regions of Canada”, said Carolle Brabant, Executive Director of Telefilm.
“This annual showcase has given Telefilm many terrific opportunities to promote Canadian cinema with American audiences and key industry players”, she added. “New York City is the heart of the independent filmmaking and media community in the United States, so MoMA’s continued interest in our movie-making is extremely rewarding.”
“Over the past eight years Canadian Front has introduced narrative, documentary and experimental filmmakers from most provinces north of the border to New Yorkers, bringing to the attention of a discriminating audience eager to spread the word about films it likes beyond The Museum of Modern Art, the works of artists that deserve to be better known in the U.S. The selection of these films may be as personal and idiosyncratic as the curator who makes it, but the organization, the spirit and the commitment to this national adventure is Telefilm Canada's, and its participation in this cultural event is both welcome and critical. Telefilm is an essential partner ,” said Laurence Kardish, Senior Curator, Department of Film, The Museum of Modern Art.
The Neighbor (Canada-USA, Director: Naghmeh Shirkhan; Production Companies: Mehr Studio, British Columbia, Close-Up Videos, British Columbia, Cinemaeidos, New York) In Vancouver’s Iranian immigrant community, an older woman befriends a young mother whose husband spends more time in Tehran than with his wife and young daughter in Canada. Despite its bare-bones narrative, the film is a rich exploration of foreignness, loneliness, and how women adapt to alien surroundings. Shirkhan, who immigrated to America from Iran at the age of five, transferred the setting of her film from the Iranian expatriate community of Los Angeles to that of Vancouver at the suggestion of the film’s producer, fellow émigré Amir Naderi. East Coast Premiere.
“The 2011 edition of the Canadian Front is a great illustration of the richness and the diversity of Canadian cinema. Canada is presenting eight new films in six different genres coming from different regions of Canada”, said Carolle Brabant, Executive Director of Telefilm.
“This annual showcase has given Telefilm many terrific opportunities to promote Canadian cinema with American audiences and key industry players”, she added. “New York City is the heart of the independent filmmaking and media community in the United States, so MoMA’s continued interest in our movie-making is extremely rewarding.”
“Over the past eight years Canadian Front has introduced narrative, documentary and experimental filmmakers from most provinces north of the border to New Yorkers, bringing to the attention of a discriminating audience eager to spread the word about films it likes beyond The Museum of Modern Art, the works of artists that deserve to be better known in the U.S. The selection of these films may be as personal and idiosyncratic as the curator who makes it, but the organization, the spirit and the commitment to this national adventure is Telefilm Canada's, and its participation in this cultural event is both welcome and critical. Telefilm is an essential partner ,” said Laurence Kardish, Senior Curator, Department of Film, The Museum of Modern Art.
The Neighbor (Canada-USA, Director: Naghmeh Shirkhan; Production Companies: Mehr Studio, British Columbia, Close-Up Videos, British Columbia, Cinemaeidos, New York) In Vancouver’s Iranian immigrant community, an older woman befriends a young mother whose husband spends more time in Tehran than with his wife and young daughter in Canada. Despite its bare-bones narrative, the film is a rich exploration of foreignness, loneliness, and how women adapt to alien surroundings. Shirkhan, who immigrated to America from Iran at the age of five, transferred the setting of her film from the Iranian expatriate community of Los Angeles to that of Vancouver at the suggestion of the film’s producer, fellow émigré Amir Naderi. East Coast Premiere.
I'm Back!
Hello friends and followers!
I am frightfully sorry! Three days before the festival I had a massive fail with my computer.
but I'm back!
and here are a million words to read about how awesome this years film festival truly was!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
It's Here! It's Finally Here!
STARTS TOMORROW!
Friday, March 4th to Sunday, March 6th.
Now is the time to pack up your desk, throw on your most comfortable movie-going clothes, and set up a tent outside the VanCity Theatres (take some helpful advice from fans of George Lucas). Tomorrow is the official opening of the 2011 Vancouver Women in Film Festival!
Join the conversation from 9:30AM - 5:30PM at the VanCity theatre. Tickets available at the door.
Some notable screenings include:
Genie-nominated Leave Them Laughing -- Saturday at 9:30PM.
TORA ft. David Suzuki in his first acting role -- Sunday at 1:00PM in the THE ONES WE LOVE | Narrative Short Films series.
Sisters in Arms -- Sunday at 6:00PM screening with A Window Looking In directed by Tara Hungerford.
Amazon Falls ft. Spotlight Award-winning Director Katrin Bowen -- Sunday at 8:00PM
For a complete listing of films, visit: http://www.womeninfilm.ca/Fest_Schedule.html
TORA ft. David Suzuki in his first acting role -- Sunday at 1:00PM in the THE ONES WE LOVE | Narrative Short Films series.
Sisters in Arms -- Sunday at 6:00PM screening with A Window Looking In directed by Tara Hungerford.
Amazon Falls ft. Spotlight Award-winning Director Katrin Bowen -- Sunday at 8:00PM
For a complete listing of films, visit: http://www.womeninfilm.ca/Fest_Schedule.html
Visit the website for more information!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Hungry for Connections?
Get ready for the greatest lunch date you will ever have!
As well as being an amazing outlet for great films, the Vancouver Women in Film Festival also hosts an excellent forum for meeting and mingling with all interested in the industry.
Saturday, March 5th | VIFC Atrium | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Free EntryConcession will be open for purchasing lunch items if you are hungry!
ARE YOU READY TO MAKE YOUR FIRST FEATURE FILM?A panel of directors and producers including Katrin Bowen, Tracy D. Smith, and Robyn Wiener will reveal their low budget filmmaking secrets and discuss the ultra low-budget feature film trend.
 | Katrin Bowen Director, AMAZON FALLSKatrin Bowen was born in England and moved to Linden, Alberta at the age of 5. From growing up in the Mennonite community of Linden, to acting in b-movie kickboxing films in Los Angeles, to writing and directing independent films in Vancouver, director Katrin Bowen has led a colourful life. Katrin just finished directing her first feature film AMAZON FALLS based on her b-movie experiences in Los Angeles. AMAZON FALLS premiered in 2010 at both TIFF and VIFF. Lead Actor April Telek was the winner of WIFTV's 2010 Artistic Merit Award. |
 | Tracy D. Smith Director, THE HOMESTEADTracy D. Smith's first short film SANDRA GETS DUMPED (2005 Crazy8s) won Leo Awards for Best Screenwriting and Best Female Performance. Her feature film debut, TAMING TAMMY, premiered at the 2007 Vancouver International Film Festival. Some of her other films include UNBEARABLE LOVE (2007 Montreal World Film Festival), THE BRUTE (2008 VIFF), NO MEANS NO (2008 Bloodshots Grand Prize Winner), and CURSE OF THE JADE FALCON (Winner of the 2008 VAFF Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon). |
 | Robyn Wiener Producer, Synergy CinemaA seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the film and television industry, Robyn has worked in many aspects of production and holds over 40 professional credits to her name. As a Producer, Robyn has been producing and developing projects since 2002 and has been attached to several award winning short films and a Leo award winning music video. Most notably, Robyn recently Line Produced two indie feature films that include the ‘bromance’ comedy THE WINGMAN and the TIFF/VIFF 2010 selected feature film, AMAZON FALLS, as well as the presentation pilot KITS for CityTV. Her company, Synergy Cinema, currently has several projects in development. Robyn also teaches budgeting and scheduling part-time at VFS for the Entertainment & Business Management Program. |
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Pitchin' it!
Do you have a great idea that needs to be heard?
Friday, March 4th | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Women in Film Festival is not only an excellent venue for amazing shorts and excellent feature length films, but it also is an amazing opportunity for your voice to be heard!A pitch session is a one-on-one non-public session that is conducted in an open room in a "speed dating" style. You may book one-on-one 10 minute pitching sessions and pitch your project directly to these leading film industry professionals.2011 VWIFF Pitch Professionals
Bill Hurst
Stacey Landers
Caroline Coutts
Maureen Levitt
Tracey Friesen
Click for more information on:
Do you have a great idea that needs to be heard?
Friday, March 4th | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Women in Film Festival is not only an excellent venue for amazing shorts and excellent feature length films, but it also is an amazing opportunity for your voice to be heard!
A pitch session is a one-on-one non-public session that is conducted in an open room in a "speed dating" style. You may book one-on-one 10 minute pitching sessions and pitch your project directly to these leading film industry professionals.
2011 VWIFF Pitch Professionals
Bill Hurst | Stacey Landers | Caroline Coutts | Maureen Levitt |
Tracey Friesen |
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Monday, February 28, 2011
Amazing deals from Miss604.com and Rossoee Indian Kitchen!
Do you like blogs? Do you like food?
Do you like reading blogs that offer wicked free food?
Well, my goodness, are you in for a treat!
Rebecca Bollwitt, the awesome blogger behind the website http://www.miss604.com has written a blog about the Vancouver Women in Film Festival that recaps all of the awesome that will happen from March 4th to 6th.
Teaming up with Rebecca is Rosoee Indian Kitchen. Rasoee is a new eat-in or take-out Indian restaurant on Robson Street (at Hamilton) and they are also the caterers/sponsors of the Women in Film Festival’s opening reception.
Together they have created the most excellent way to celebrate VWIFF, which is offering some free food and free tickets to events!
They are offering:
Spotlight Gala
Two tickets to the Opening Night screening of Black Field, gala reception tickets
Saturday March 5, 2011 – Schedule
Two tickets to a screening of The Neighbour
Two tickets to a screening of Leave Them Laughing
Sunday March 6, 2011 – Schedule
Two tickets to a Our Journeys – Narrative Shorts Part 2 with Talkback
Two tickets to a screening of A Window Looking In & Sisters in Arms
Two tickets to a screening of Amazon Falls
Two tickets to the Opening Night screening of Black Field, gala reception tickets
Saturday March 5, 2011 – Schedule
Two tickets to a screening of The Neighbour
Two tickets to a screening of Leave Them Laughing
Sunday March 6, 2011 – Schedule
Two tickets to a Our Journeys – Narrative Shorts Part 2 with Talkback
Two tickets to a screening of A Window Looking In & Sisters in Arms
Two tickets to a screening of Amazon Falls
All winners will also receive a gift certificate for lunch or dinner at Rasoee. Here’s how you can enter to win tickets and a complimentary meal at Rasoee:
I entered to win @VWIFF2011 tickets from @Rasoee & @Miss604 http://ow.ly/40AJj
Rebecca will draw all 6 winners (at random, from all combined entries) on Friday, February 25th at 12:00pm.
HOW EXCITED ARE YOU RIGHT NOW?
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