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Jeremy Lutter’s short Giltrude’s Dwelling premieres at Vancouver Short Film Fest

Posted: 22 Jan 2019 01:12 PM PST

Giltrude’s Dwelling, a new short from Jeremy Lutter (NSI Drama Prize, NSI Features First), has its world premiere at the Vancouver Short Film Festival on January 25.

Giltrude’s Dwelling screens as part of the January 25 shorts program at 8 p.m. at the Vancity Theatre.

Orphaned at the age of 11, Giltrude, an interdimensional shut-in, has waited 15 years for her parents to come home. When a life or death dilemma comes knocking, Giltrude must look beyond her front door and learn to face the outside universe.

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NSI program manager Shelly Quade and grad Shauna MacDonald panelists at Whites February Freeze, February 5

Posted: 22 Jan 2019 10:43 AM PST

NSI Features First program manager Shelly Quade is a panelist at the upcoming William F. White industry and technology showcase, February Freeze.

The event, on February 5 and 6 in Toronto, showcases the latest innovations and technologies from invited exhibitors and includes industry panels and seminars.

On February 5, Shelly and NSI Features First grad Shauna MacDonald will be in conversation about all things NSI. They’ll discuss the main programs NSI offers and give some insight into the process from application to acceptance, right through to getting your project made.

Event registration is required. Find out more about February Freeze.

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First-time Hot Docs delegates: register for free event to learn how to get the most out of the fest

Posted: 22 Jan 2019 09:47 AM PST

Hot Docs is hosting an industry information boot camp on February 4 at 2 p.m (ET) to help new Hot Docs delegates get the most out of the fest. The event will include information about programs and opportunities at the 2019 festival and an overview of Hot Docs industry activities.

The Hot Docs industry and programming teams will be on hand to answer questions. The event includes a discussion with writer/director/producer Liz Marshall who pitched her film Meat the Future at the Hot Docs Forum 2018. Liz will share her experience of pitching to international financiers and tips and tricks for navigating industry activities. Light refreshments will be served.

The event is free and open to everyone but registration is required. Find out more and register on Eventbrite. The event will also be live-streamed on Facebook.

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Andre the Anti-Giant by Kim Saltarski + 3 more films in this week’s NSI Online Short Film Festival

Posted: 22 Jan 2019 09:19 AM PST

Four new films in this week’s NSI Online Short Film Festival from directors Kim Saltarski, Justin Roy, Jenna Marks and Chris Ross.

Andre the Anti-Giant

Andre the Anti-Giant | Documentary, 16:47, English, ON, 2016 | Director: Kim Saltarski

A three-foot-something actor/comedian/disability advocate strives to retake the stage following a life-endangering diagnosis.

Sharp (Savoir Mieux)

Sharp (Savoir Mieux) | Drama, 5:11, French with English subtitles, NB, 2018 | Director: Justin Roy

Growing up and living with exceptional skills is exciting, but it’s also a huge problem for Thierry.

How You Turned into a Fish

How You Turned into a Fish | Animation, 3:48, English, NS, 2016 | Director: Jenna Marks

A poetic animated painting exploring the ideas of grief and time, showing how one woman can keep a friend alive as long as she keeps remembering.

Friends on Facebook

Friends on Facebook | Drama, 9:00, English, ON, 2017 | Director: Chris Ross

Two women run into each other at a local pool after meeting once, years ago, at a wedding.

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Call for films / submit by March 11

We’re accepting films through FilmFreeway until Monday, March 11, 2019. Films chosen during this call period will play in the NSI Online Short Film Festival from April 1 to June 17, 2019.

We accept films released after January 1, 2014. If your film is programmed, you have a chance of winning the A&E Short Filmmakers Award for best film.

All NSI Online Short Film Festival winners receive a complimentary Friend membership for the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television and are qualified to be nominated for a Canadian Screen Award (if award criteria are met).

See the most recent winners.

Your film must be less than 30 mins long. Drama, comedy, animation, documentary, sci-fi, horror, music video and experimental are all eligible and must be made by a Canadian writer, director or producer.

Submit your film

The NSI Online Short Film Festival is made possible through the support of Festival Partner Telefilm Canada; Supporting Sponsors Corus Entertainment, Blue Ant Media and Breakthrough Entertainment; Award Sponsor A&E Television Networks; and Industry Partner the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television.

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Celebrate Black History Month with two Trey Anthony events in Toronto

Posted: 22 Jan 2019 08:36 AM PST

Trey Anthony (NSI Totally Television) announced two events at Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre as part of Kuumba, Toronto’s longest-running celebration of Black History Month.

On February 15 she presents her show OH NO! I’m becoming my mother and other fears of black women. The interactive night of discussion will explore lessons learned from our mothers, infertility, choosing not to have children, and how to balance work, love and motherhood. It also includes a screening of Trey’s short How Black Mothers Say I Love You.

On February 16 Trey hosts an installment of her standup comedy series Dat Gyal Funny! Comedian Gina Yashere headlines the night.

Tickets for both events are available through Harbourfront Centre’s website.

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Danis Goulet named 2019 Sundance Institute Indigenous Film Fellow

Posted: 22 Jan 2019 08:30 AM PST

Danis Goulet (NSI Drama Prize) has been named an Indigenous Film Fellow of the 2019 Sundance Institute.

Her feature script Night Raiders has received development support from the institute.

The 2019 Sundance Film Festival kicks off January 24. Previously we wrote about Alex Lazarowich and Trevor Anderson’s shorts screening at the fest.

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