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Free Winnipeg screening of Marie Clements’ The Road Forward to celebrate National Canadian Film Day, April 18

Posted: 12 Apr 2018 11:40 AM PDT

A free screening of the remarkable musical documentary, NFB-produced The Road Forward will be presented for National Canadian Film Day (NCFD) at 7 p.m. on April 18 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

The film’s writer/director and NSI graduate, Marie Clements (Featuring Aboriginal Stories Program, NSI Storytellers) as well as documentary subject Doreen Manuel will take part in a Q&A session after the screening.

Reel Canada, the National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI), the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) and Urban Shaman Gallery co-present this event.

This groundbreaking film tells the tale of six generations of Indigenous activism, weaving in musical sequences and dramatic reenactments that seamlessly connect past and present with blues, rock and traditional beats.

The Road Forward is preceded by NSI IndigiDocs short film Mia’ from NSI graduates Amanda Strong and Bracken Hanuse Corlett.

National Canadian Film Day, an initiative of Reel Canada, is a coast-to-coast-to-coast celebration of Canadian cinema. Over 700 screenings of Canadian films are confirmed to take place in theatres, schools, libraries, legion halls, military bases and other venues across the country and internationally.

The Road Forward, written and directed by Marie Clements

Part music video, part documentary, part performance film, The Road Forward offers a unique, defiant blend of genres that will leave you smiling and inspired. A rousing tribute to those who tirelessly fight for the rights of First Nations people and a visceral and inspiring call to action.

“The Road Forward delivers a perfect message for our times: build on the achievements of our shared past to create a better tomorrow.”
– imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival

This event is free but advance registration is encouraged.

About Reel Canada

Reel Canada is a non-profit, charitable organization that promotes the diversity of Canadian film and its power to spark important conversations about our nation and what it means to be Canadian. Through our three core programmes – Our Films in Our Schools, Welcome to Canada and National Canadian Film Day (NCFD) – Reel Canada has reached hundreds of thousands of high school students, new Canadians, and general audience members. The 2017 edition of National Canadian Film Day, in honour of the nation’s sesquicentennial, was the World’s Largest Film Festival Ever, with more than 1,800 screenings of Canadian films across the country and around the world. Through its programmes, Reel Canada increases audiences for our films, encourages dialogue and provides an opportunity to enjoy our great nation through the wonderful stories we tell.

About Urban Shaman Gallery

Urban Shaman is an Aboriginal artist-run centre dedicated to meeting the needs of artists by providing a vehicle for artistic expression in all disciplines and at all levels by taking a leadership role in the cultivation of Indigenous art.

About the NFB

The NFB is Canada’s public producer of creative documentaries, auteur animation, interactive stories, and immersive experiences. Since 1968, the NFB has produced more than 280 works by First Nations, Métis and Inuit filmmakers – an unparalleled collection that pushes past dominant narratives and provides Indigenous perspectives to Canadian and global audiences. Guided by the recommendations of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the NFB has announced a three-year plan that will redefine its relationship with Indigenous peoples, with actions that include devoting a minimum of 15 percent of overall production spending to Indigenous-led productions and making its Indigenous collection more accessible via a new destination on NFB.ca and its apps for mobile devices.

About the National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI)

Renowned for having given many emerging filmmakers, television writers and producers their first breaks, the National Screen Institute provides training and production support through courses like NSI Totally Television, CBC New Indigenous Voices presented by NSI, NSI Features First, NSI Business for Producers, NSI IndigiDocs and TELUS STORYHIVE Web Series and Digital Shorts.

NSI also offers exposure through the NSI Online Short Film Festival and provides resources and support to those in the film, television and digital media industries at nsi-canada.ca.

All media enquiries

Laura Friesen, Manager, Communications & Alumni Relations
Tel: 204.957.2999 or email: laura.friesen@nsi-canada.ca

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Documentary filmmakers: apply to receive up to $20K through Hot Docs Ted Rogers Fund

Posted: 12 Apr 2018 11:25 AM PDT

The Hot Docs Ted Rogers Fund is a $1-million fund that provides production grants of up to $20,000 to Canadian documentary filmmakers.

The fund will provide successful applicants with a grant of up to 20% of their total production costs, to a maximum of $20,000.

Applications are being accepted until June 20, 2018.

Read the guidelines and apply.

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Indian Horse opens in theatres across Canada, April 13

Posted: 12 Apr 2018 11:21 AM PDT

Indian Horse, from producers Paula Devonshire (NSI Features First, NSI Totally Televison) and Trish Dolman (NSI Features First), opens in theatres across Canada, April 13.

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.

See the cities and theatres where the film is playing.

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Short film Must Kill Karl airs on CBC, April 19

Posted: 12 Apr 2018 11:16 AM PDT

Short film Must Kill Karl, from director/producer Joe Kicak (NSI Drama Prize), writer/producer Karen Moore and producer Ryan West (both NSI Features First), airs on CBC Thursday, April 19 at 11:30 p.m. as part of Canadian Reflections.

Everyone has ‘that’ friend – the one who shows up uninvited, drinks all your booze, and hits on your girlfriend – who we all secretly hate and wish would just go away. One night, a group of friends decide enough is enough and there’s only one way to get rid of him for good … they Must Kill Karl.

The feature version of Must Kill Karl is currently being developed through NSI Features First by Karen and Ryan.

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Zaasaakwe from Darcy Waite, Madison Thomas wins Windy Award for best doc

Posted: 12 Apr 2018 10:41 AM PDT

Zaasaakwe, from Darcy Waite (CBC New Indigenous Voices, NSI IndigiDocs) and Madison Thomas, won the DOC Winnipeg Award for best short documentary at the 2018 Windy Awards, held at the Winnipeg Film Group’s Cinematheque on April 7.

In this uplifting celebration of life, a young woman calls upon Indigenous people to embrace their history while coming together to strengthen their ties within the community.

The Windy Awards honour Manitoba’s independent filmmaking talent in multiple director and craft categories.

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