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Presenting Sponsor of the the 6th annual Presented by FEBRUARY 23-27, 2005 Explore the Spirit of Life. Five great days of films, workshops, galas and good times! GALAXY CINEMAS · STATION MALL · SAULT STE. MARIE, ON www.shadowsfilmfest.com Congratulations Shadows of the Mind Film Festival! MCTV proudly supports Sault Ste. Marie Community Events Thank You to Our Gracious Sponsors! PRESENTING SPONSOR: It is our pleasure to welcome you to the 6th Annual Shadows of the Mind Film Festival. This year we are delighted to present 14 feature length films,the “We All Belong” video contest, the first annual Algoma International Films Video Competition, the Shadows Invitational Film Submissions Program, GOLD along with a variety of complimenting events. As in past years, panel discussions will follow select films. These panels are meant to stimulate discussion ALGOMA and we encourage you, to participate in the dialogue. INTERNATIONAL FILMS We are also thrilled to be showing the movie “Looking for Angelina” that was filmed locally. Congratulations cast and crew on all your hard work. We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to Scotiabank for being this year’s SILVER presenting sponsor. A special thank you to ontera and MCTV for being Gold sponsors. In addition, we would like to thank all our other sponsors, friends, volunteers and staff. But most of all we want to thank you, our audience, for your continued interest and support. BRETON Let the films begin! HOUSE Mark Stevenson Annette Katajamaki Paul Hurtubise Co-Director Co-Director Co-Director BRONZE ORDER YOUR 2006 FESTIVAL PASS NOW! Shadows Film Fest 2006 is tentatively scheduled to run from February 22nd to 26th, 2006. PATRONS and FRIENDS On behalf of the members of City Council, I would like to welcome you to the Galaxy Cinemas 6th Annual Shadows of the Mind Film Festival. EZ Rock / Q104 This festival continues to be an important social awareness and cultural The Flower Shop event in our community. We hope that you enjoy this year’s outstanding line Platinum Image up of Canadian and International films. Coffee Perks Riverfront Fairway Restaurant John Rowswell Mayor - Sault Ste. Marie 16 1 FILM - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 8:00pm Screening Galaxy Theatre #12 Film Festival Committee Members: Mike O’Shea, Film Selection / Promotions Looking for Angelina 2005 Sault Ste. Marie, Canada - 96 minutes, Drama, English/Italian - Not Rated Annette Katajamaki, Co-Director / Fundraising / Volunteers Director: Sergio Navarretta Writing credits: Frank Canino & Alessandra Piccione Mark Stevenson, Co-Director / Film Selection Principle Cast: Lina Felice, Alvaro D'Antonio, Leslie Carlson Paul Hurtubise, Chair / Co-Director / Film Selection It was the story of the century. It caused uproar around the globe. Evocative Marg Hurtubise, Secretary / (provides baked treats) and riveting, Looking for Angelina is the true story of Angelina Napolitano, Ashley Wiseman, Past Coordinator an Italian woman sentenced to death in 1911 for murdering her husband Geri Roberts, Promotions with an axe as he lay asleep on Easter Sunday in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Leo Vecchio, Promotions Judy Miller, Gala / Events Coordinator Jim Traveson, Panel Organizer Michael Burtch, Film Selection Julie McFadden, Member Dr. Derek Hopgood Partner Organizations: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Canadian Mental Health Association Algoma Health Unit Sault Ste. Marie Focus Coalition Algoma International Films Algoma Consumer Survivor Network Congratulations “Looking for Angelina” We Care Home Health Services Algoma Family Support Network cast and crew on your Sault Ste. Marie Art Gallery of Algoma screening and thank you for bringing forward Algoma Family Services the issue of Domestic Abuse. Thanks to: Toronto International Film Festival, Sudbury Cinefest, North East Mental Health Centre, Galaxy Cinemas, Sault Ste. Marie – a great place to make films. FedNor, Algoma University College, Archive of Ontario. A Special Thanks to: Pasquale LeClerc, Dona Gioventu, Lori Filice, Donna Woldanski, Michael Annett, Cathy D’Ettore, Congratulations to all who have contributed to six successful years of Paul Curtis, Candy Mitchell, Gloria Burke, Don Corbett, Jayne Corbett, Charlotte Wiseman, Jeff Traveson, Shadows of the Mind Film Festival. Denise Lowe, Club ‘84 members, our panelists, volunteers and anyone else we may have failed to mention. From an Idea to reality, this is a wonderful success story. This winter interlude allows for some respite, entertainment and thought- Shadows of the Mind Film Festival provoking challenge and conversation. Thank you. 421 Bay Street, Suite 302 I wish all who participate thoughtful reflection, fun and companionship. Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 1X3 Tel: 705.256.2226 · Fax: 705.256.8233 Sincerely, Tony Martin www.shadowsfilmfest.com 2 15 OPENING NIGHT - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24 2:00pm Screening Galaxy Theatre #12 Looking for Angelina 2005 Sault Ste. Marie, Canada - 96 minutes, Drama, English/Italian - Not Rated Director: Sergio Navarretta Writing credits: Frank Canino & Alessandra Piccione Principle Cast: Lina Felice, Alvaro D'Antonio, Leslie Carlson It was the story of the century. It caused uproar around the globe. Evocative and riveting, Looking for Angelina is the true story of Angelina Napolitano, an Italian woman sentenced to death in 1911 for murdering her husband with an axe as he lay asleep on Easter Sunday in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. There will be a 30 minute Panel on abuse following this showing. Panelists: Gisele Beausoleil (moderator): Transitional support worker at Women In Crisis. Sessional Instructor at Algoma University. Dylan Foley: An employee at the University of Western Ontario who has recently begun speaking out about Domestic Violence. Dylan lost his sister as a result of domestic violence. Raffaela Medaglia: Survivor/ Violence Against Women Counsellor at Women In Crisis. Tom Schmiedendorf: Algoma Family Services Partner Assault Response program, providing education and counselling for men who have abused a spouse or intimate partner. Tom provides education and counselling. Rita Taillefer: A registered nurse, sexual assault nurse examiner and team leader at the Sault Area Hospital Partner Assault clinic and Sexual Assault Care Center. Jacqueline Wood: Manager of the Victim Witness Assistance program. 7:00pm Screening Galaxy Theatre #12 Danny Deckchair 2003 Australia - 100 minutes, Comedy - Rated 14A Director: Jeff Balsmeyer Principle Cast: Rhys Ifans, Miranda Otto, Justine Clarke Directed by Jeff Balsmeyer from his own screenplay. Disgruntled with his life as a laborer in Sydney, Australia, Danny takes off--literally--by tying a bunch of balloons to a deckchair, and ascending to the skies. His flight ends in the sleepy town of Clarence where he becomes the kind of person he always wanted to be. This is a hilarious comedy that is sure to warm even the coldest February heart. Art Gallery of Algoma GALA RECEPTION 10 East Street • Sault Ste. Marie, ON 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm at the Art Gallery of Algoma There will be a free shuttle service transporting guests from Galaxy Theatre to the Art Gallery and from the Art Gallery to Galaxy Theatre. 14 3 EVENTS - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25 FILMS - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27 9:00am Holiday Inn 7:15pm Screening Galaxy Theatre #12 Domestic Abuse Workshop Good Bye Lenin! 2003 Germany - 121 minutes, Comedy/Drama, subtitled Peace begins at home... Telling someone is the first step. Friday, February 25, 2005 - Rated 14A Stop abuse by learning more about community abuse services. 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Director: Wolfgang Becker This workshop is for: Holiday Inn East Germany, the year 1989: A young man protests against the regime. • students and educators in social services His mother watches the police arresting him and suffers a heart attack • frontline workers/healthcare professionals $5.00 admission at the door and falls into a coma. Some months later, the GDR does not exist anymore (includes morning refreshment) and the mother awakes. Since she has to avoid every excitement, the son • anyone in the community who wants to break the silence tries to set up the GDR again for her in their flat. But the world has changed a lot... 12:00pm Art Gallery of Algoma 9:30pm Screening Galaxy Theatre #12 Shadows Invitational Film Submission Program (at AGA) Looking for Angelina 2005 Sault Ste. Marie, Canada - 96 minutes, Drama, English/Italian - Not Rated This program highlights short films submitted to the festival Director: Sergio Navarretta Writing credits: Frank Canino & Alessandra Piccione from aspiring filmmakers interested in having their film screened at the Shadows Film Festival. Principle Cast: Lina Felice, Alvaro D'Antonio, Leslie Carlson Films submitted have come from all over the world. Art Gallery of Algoma It was the story of the century. It caused uproar around the globe. Evocative 10 East Street • Sault Ste. Marie, ON and riveting, Looking for Angelina is the true story of Angelina Napolitano, an Italian woman sentenced to death in 1911 for murdering her husband with an axe as he lay asleep on Easter Sunday in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. 1st Annual SHADOWS ART SHOW HOW TO LOOK & FEEL GOOD AT FIFTY St. Mary’s College Station Mall · February 23 - 27, 2005 50th Anniversary Celebrations Presented by: Alumni Weekend: October 7-9, 2005 2005 marks St. Mary’s College's fiftieth year and plans are underway for a major celebration of this milestone. Since it first opened its doors in the 1950s, more than 5000 young men and, more recently, young women have attended The Shadows Art Show is intended to showcase the artwork of people living with classes at St. Mary’s College. SMC and its many graduates continue to play a significant role in mental illness and provide education on the healing powers of art therapy. the life of the local community. Station Mall has arranged for us to use the former Sinclair’s Photo Centre (located near the Bell A social event and golf tournament are tentatively scheduled for this Spring, as well as an Alumni Phone Centre and Chances Lottery Outlet).