Deeply personal NFB docs to be showcased at St. John’s Int’l Women’s Film Festival

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Halifax – Newfoundland filmmaker Tamara Segura’s National Film Board of Canada (NFB) feature documentary Seguridad headlines an impressive selection of women’s cinema from the NFB at the 2024 St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF), taking place October 22–26. Seguridad was just named Best Atlantic Documentary at the Atlantic International Film Festival in Halifax. From elsewhere in Atlantic Canada, Halifax filmmaker Andrea Dorfman’s new animated short Hairy Legs will screen at the festival. SJIWFF will also …

tiff brings 40 Acres by R.T. Thorne

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Ottawa – In a post-apocalyptic future where food is scarce, the last descendants of a Black family of farmers who settled in Canada after the American Civil War must protect their homestead from an organized militia hell-bent on taking their land. After a series of plagues and wars leaves society in ruins, the Freemans are surviving — even thriving — …

NFB is proud distributor renowned filmmaker Michel Brault’s works

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Montreal – In 1974, Michel Brault’s feature docudrama Les ordres (Orders) was released. Today, highlighting the 50th anniversary of this major work and Cannes award winner, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is also pleased to announce that the version of the film restored by Éléphant: mémoire du cinéma québécois will be available for distribution at festivals, film clubs and other venues. In fact, …

All Under 25 Members enjoy benefits at Tiff

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Toronto – All Under 25 Members enjoy benefits at Toronto International Film Festival (Tiff). After sign-up, your Tiff Under-25 Free Pass will allow you to take advantage of benefits immediately. YEAR-ROUND (TIFF LIGHTBOX) Enjoy up to two complimentary tickets to all regular-price year-round Cinematheque and Canada’s Top Ten screenings Stay informed with dedicated Membership e-communications, including contests and special offers …

MARKHAM TALENT HUNT ANNOUNCES WINNERS IN DANCE, MUSIC, ACTING 

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MARKHAM – It was a confluence of all creative genres at the Flato theatre in Markham be it music, dance, acting or modelling as artists were celebrated from varying disciplines.  Held on September 20, the 2024 Markham Talent Open Casting Call showcased the diverse talents of Ontario residents to a sold out audience. The Markham Talent Open Casting Call aims to …

What`s going on between Leonardo DiCaprio and Vittoria Ceretti? 

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Milan  – The Titanic star Leonardo DiCaprio and his girlfriend, Vittoria Ceretti, were seen leaving a Milan nightclub separately after a night of partying recently. They were enjoying a lively evening at the exclusive Red Room for a Vogue event. The couple, who have been frequently spotted together, took time for a romantic dinner on Wednesday at Milan’s trendy Vesta …

Katy Perry`s secret Melbourne show ahead of AFL grand final performance

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LA – There are rumors that Katy Perry is gearing up for a secret show in Melbourne ahead of her highly anticipated 2024 AFL Grand Final performance next week.  “See you in September, Oi Oi Oi!” American pop sensation Katy Perry teased. AFL Executive General Manager Customer and Commercial, Kylie Rogers, expressed the league’s excitement, stating, “Katy Perry is an …

Montréal jazz scene legend Rufus Nathaniel Rockhead honoured

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Montréal – Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced the designation of Rufus Nathaniel Rockhead as a person of national historic significance under Parks Canada’s National Program of Historical Commemoration. After moving from Jamaica to Canada in 1916, Rockhead served in the First World War, worked as a railway porter, and became …

Shahaddah Jack recommended Toronto’s 1st Youth Poet Laureate

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Toronto – The Economic and Community Development Committee recommended Shahaddah Jack as the City of Toronto’s inaugural Youth Poet Laureate, pending approval by City Council at its October meeting. This groundbreaking role will position Jack as a literary ambassador for Toronto’s youth, empowering young voices through poetry and spoken word.  Her term will begin on October 15 and run until …