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Their Someday is the freedom to pursue their passion. The hard work, perseverance and vision of emerging artists demonstrate the power of having – and the joy of realizing – a Someday™. Together with programs like Gimli Film Festival’s RBC Emerging Filmmaker Competition, we support a diverse range of Canadian talent in communities across the country through the RBC Emerging Artists Project. ™ ® / ™ Trademark(s) of Royal Bank of Canada. 111519 (11/2015) 2017 98822 AD_111519_4C_Kwong.indd 1 2017-05-25 3:06 PM 1 Welcome to the 17th annual Gimli Film Festival! This is an historic year in our country and to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday the GFF is screening a selection of the best Canadian films through the decades. These will be shown along with our usual program of Canadian, circumpolar and international films in what promises to be a tremendous year of entertainment for our audiences. There are many film festivals in our country today but none like the GFF. Our rural setting, the exceptional quality of our program and the enthusiastic community support make us unique and exciting. Where else do you find thousands of film goers filling the theatres by day and crowding the beach at night to enjoy cinema by a beautiful lake under the stars? It does make us what Telefilm says is “a jewel” of a festival in our country. Thank you to our Board, volunteers and staff led by our Festival WELCOME Director Leona Johnson for their hard work and belief in the power of film to enrich our lives. “We Are The Movies and The Movies Are Us.” Honourable Janis Gudrun Johnson Chair, Gimli Film Festival GIMLI FILM FESTIVAL 2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Janis Johnson, Chairperson/Founder Claire Gillis, Vice Chair Del Arnason, Treasurer Devan Towers, Secretary Michelle Aitkenhead Norma Bailey James Borsa Rebecca Gibson Lila Goodspeed Terry MacLeod Phyllis Laing Syndi Prokopich 2 3 A MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER AND MINISTER OF SPORT, CULTURE AND HERITAGE On behalf of all Manitobans, we are pleased to welcome those attending the 2017 Gimli Film Festival, a celebration of artistic expression and appreciation amid the scenic beauty of our province’s Interlake community. A popular attraction on Manitoba’s impressive slate of summer festivals, this event gives people of all ages unique opportunities to explore movie magic, from concept The Honourable Brian Pallister Premier of Manitoba development to the silver screen, while also enjoying wonderful community hospitality and the sheer novelty of watching a film on the beach. The continuing success of this extraordinary event is made possible by the shared vision and dedication of its founder and chair, The honorable Janis Johnson, and the festival’s board of directors, staff and volunteers. Their firm belief that Manitobans and guests would embrace a quality summer film festival is proven true year after year, as the event grows in size and scope. Your fine contribution to our provincial arts and culture Honourable Rochelle Squires, Minister Manitoba Sport, Culture and Heritage community is much appreciated. We wish you continued success. A MESSAGE FROM MAYOR RANDY WORONIUK MAJOR OF GIMLI The Rural Municipality of Gimli would like to welcome the world to the 2017 Gimli Film Festival. I, Mayor Randy Woroniuk, Deputy Mayor Peter Peiluck, Councillors Danny Luprypa, Richard Petrowski, Thora Palson, and the Administrative and Operations staff wish all our visitors attending this prestigious event a very warm welcome. As you visit our town and surrounding area be sure to Mayor Randy Woroniuk, enjoy the fine shopping and various dining establishments. Rural Municipality of Gimli From the north end to the south end there are different experiences for all to enjoy. You will enjoy world class films in various venues, from a historic church to our beautiful beach. As you visit Gimli be sure to stop in at the Visitor Centre to learn the history of our strong Commercial Fishing Industry, you may even run into a Fisherman and learn what it is like to fish the worlds 10th largest lake. And don’t forget to visit our Art Gallery, fantastic pieces of art done by local artists. Get your picture taken with our iconic Viking Statue. Come to Gimli as a visitor, leave as a lifelong friend. 4 5 A MESSAGE FROM MICHAEL ROY CHAIR OF THE BOARD, TELEFILM CANADA Several decades ago, our country’s filmmakers dreamed of offering Canadians more stories based on Canadian experiences. In 1967, the development of an original model for funding films in Canada led to the creation of Telefilm Canada. Acknowledgments 1 Greetings 2 2017 marks our 50th anniversary! What a great Box Office, How to Festival 7 opportunity this gives us to celebrate 50 years of talent—to Sponsors 10 Michael Roy honour those who helped build this industry, including our Special Events, What’s Free 12 Chair of the Board, Telefilm Canada partners the Gimli Film Festival, their staff and volunteers, RBC Sunset Screenings - Free 16 along with the actors, directors, screenwriters, producers Documentary Films 18 and technicians who, due to their talent, show Canada to BellMTS Stories from Home 21 the world. And of course thank you to Telefilm’s staff, Board Northern Lights Circumpolar Films 27 members and Executive Directors who throughout the last Icelandic Film Series 28 half-century have been there every step of the way. GFF Star Donors 30 Map of Gimli 31 I also want to thank you the audience for watching Film & Event Schedule 32 Canadian movies for the last five decades, for talking Narrative / Drama Films 35 about them, for sharing them—for allowing them to live and Manitoba Feature Films 41 breathe. Manitoba Short Films 42 Canadian Short Films 43 Looking to the next 50 years, the future is bright for Indigenous Short Films 44 Canadian cinema. On behalf of Telefilm, I wish you all a Great Canadian Film Series 46 wonderful festival full of discovery and delight. Contests & Awards 52 Filmmaker & Industry Events 54 Be a GFF Volunteer 56 Film Index - Alphabetical 61 TABLE OF OF TABLE CONTENTS Film Index – Genres & Themes 62 Thank You & Credits 63 A MESSAGE FROM CAROLE VIVIER CEO & FILM COMMISSIONER MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC On behalf of Manitoba Film & Music, thank you for attending the Gimli Film Festival! At MFM, we support and contribute to the growth of Manitoba’s vibrant film, television and music industries. Our province has seen over $1 billion in screen production in the past 10 years alone, and over half of that amount has been GFF RAFFLES spent in the province on salaries, supplies and services. A SUPPORT GIMLI FILM FESTIVAL & HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN! Carole Vivier major economic driver, the film and television production CEO & Film Commissioner Manitoba Film & Music industry provides over 1,500 jobs for highly-skilled and To purchase your raffle tickets, stop by the GFF box office at 41 creative Manitobans. Festivals like this help support our Centre St (Lighthouse Mall) or call GFF box office at 204.642.8846. objectives by promoting films, developing filmmakers and Raffle tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25. building an audience for quality work. Two travel raffles are available: - Icelandair Raffle: 2 economy return airline tickets from anywhere We hope that during the festival you will see the films of Icelandair flies. some of our fantastic local filmmakers and take pride in - WestJet Raffle: Gift of flight voucher for one (1) round trip for two what is created right here in our province. (2) guests to any regularly scheduled WestJet destination. Full raffle details at gimlifilm.com Also, stop by the GFF Box Office to purchase $2 raffle tickets to win a number of prizes, total value over $1,000. 7 The Gimli Film Festival Box Office is where you can get your passes, individual film tickets, printed programs and information on the Festival. You can also purchase merchandise and tickets to our raffles. Passes and tickets are also available online at gimlifilm.com and through the interactive GFF APP. Download the APP to check out the films and get the latest GFF news. With our GFF APP, you can filter by film series & genres, see film trailers and order your tickets! All things GFF are at your fingertips. GFF APP powered by (add Insurance Brokers logo) 2017 GIMLI FILM FESTIVAL BOX OFFICE 41 Centre Street, Lighthouse Mall, Gimli Phone: 204-642-8846 Hours of Operation: July 1 (Canada Day from noon – 4 pm) July 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 (weekends) from noon – 4 pm. July 22 - July 30 open daily from 10 am – 5 pm. Gimli Film Festival Box Office technology sponsored by (Manitoba Liquor Mart logo) FILM FESTIVAL PASSES There are three types of passes available and quantities are limited. IBAM SUPER PASS – $100 The GFF Super Pass gives you access to all films plus on the guest list to the festival hospitality events. Only 100 Super Passes available! FILM PASS – $75 FULL The GFF Film Pass gives you access to all films. Only 150 Film Passes available! FILMMAKERS PASS – $75 (available to filmmakers only, industry membership required) The GFF Filmmaker Pass gives filmmakers access to all films and filmmaker networking events. Only 50 Filmmakers PAGE AD Passes available! HOW GFF PASSES WORK PASS HOLDER ADVANCE FILM TICKETS Avoid the rush line and guarantee your seats at the Festival. BOX OFFICE & OFFICE & BOX CENTRE INFORMATION - 50% of GFF film tickets for each screening can be individually reserved. - Advance tickets must be reserved by GFF Pass Holders by 5 pm the day before the screening. Pass Holders reserve advance tickets with a special promo code which you receive when you purchase your pass.