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Indian Horse screens at special Canadian Museum of History event, March 27

Posted: 20 Mar 2018 02:11 PM PDT

Indian Horse, from producers Paula Devonshire (NSI Features First, NSI Totally Televison) and Trish Dolman (NSI Features First), screens at a special event at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau on March 27.

The screening is presented by the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs; the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minster of Indigenous Services; and Senator Murray Sinclair, Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.

The film follows Saul Indian Horse who, at age seven, is taken from his Ojibway family and committed to a Catholic residential school where he witnesses abuse and is not allowed to speak his own language. Despite this, Saul develops a talent for hockey which ultimately leads him to the pros.

Adapted from Richard Wagamese’s award-winning novel, the film is directed by Stephen Campanelli.

Indian Horse opens in theatres across Canada on April 13, 2018.

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My Jewish Death by Saul Henteleff + 2 more films in the NSI Online Short Film Festival

Posted: 20 Mar 2018 09:41 AM PDT

Three new films in this week’s NSI Online Short Film Festival from directors Saul Henteleff, Pixie Cram and Theodore Bezaire.

My Jewish Death

My Jewish Death | Documentary, 30:00, English, MB, 2015 | Director: Saul Henteleff

In 2004 Sheldon Oberman, a Jewish storyteller from Winnipeg, passed away. At his funeral the presiding Rabbi said that Sheldon’s spirit was with the congregants in the sanctuary.

For filmmaker Saul Henteleff this was a revelation that began a personal and spiritual journey into the meaning of Jewish death. My Jewish Death is the result of this journey.

Joan

Joan | Animation, 6:30, No dialogue, ON, 2014 | Director: Pixie Cram

A surreal and minimalist version of the story of Joan of Arc.

Love in the Age of Like

Love in the Age of Like | Comedy, 8:00, English, ON, 2016 | Director: Theodore Bezaire

A young woman tries to decide whether or not to break up with her boyfriend because he doesn’t ‘like’ any of her social media posts.

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

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Training boot camp for NSI Features First producers runs this week in Toronto

Posted: 20 Mar 2018 08:10 AM PDT

From left: NSI Features First producers Amelia Wasserman, Ryan West, Scott Lepp and Christopher Redmond

NSI Features First is presented in association with Telefilm Canada

This year’s NSI Features First producers embark on their own boot camp this week in Toronto.

Producers Amelia Wasserman (She Smiles Back), Ryan West (Must Kill Karl), Scott Lepp (Wilting Iris) and Christopher Redmond (The Stars Shine in Temperance) will participate in sessions to strengthen the business skills related to their projects.

They’ll also attend the opening night of the Canadian Film Festival tonight.

Associate faculty and guests for the four days of training include:

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NSI Features First is a development training launch pad for producer/writer teams looking to produce their first or second feature film with strong commercial appeal.

NSI Features First 2018 is funded by Presenting Sponsor Telefilm Canada; Supporting Sponsors Entertainment One, Super Channel, Corus Entertainment and Breakthrough Entertainment; and Service Sponsor William F. White. NSI Core Funders are Manitoba Sport, Culture & Heritage and the City of Winnipeg through the Winnipeg Arts Council.

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