Here's what we've got so far with lots more on the way!
Making Music with the NFB presents the Jem Cohen Master Class!
Sunday, October 5, 3pm @ The Ukrainian Federation, 5213 Hutchison
The third edition of the inventive and ambitious NFB/Pop initiative Making Music sees its process extended to include an emphasis on fostering artist development and an examination of form, which is at the heart of the program itself. Jem Cohen’s mixed media work includes collaborations with such captivating artists as Godspeed You Black Emperor!, Vic Chesnutt, Sparklehorse, Cohen's longer works include his feature film, CHAIN, and the experimental Fugazi documentary, Instrument. His opinions on the film and music industry have struck a chord with many more independent-thinking artists, and this master class promises to inspire and perhaps change the way you make films
Check out the trailer for Jem Cohen's Benjanmin Smoke to sample his work!
A Selection of films by Vincent Moon of La Blogothèque (Takeaway Shows/Concerts a Emporter) with director in attendance!
Here are a few of his films to whet your appetite!
Beirut perform the song "Nantes"
The Handsome Furs perform "In the Radio's Hot Sun"
Headlining each night of Film Pop at Cinéma du Parc, preceded by a selection of local and international shorts…
Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell
Filmmaker: Matt Wolf Montreal Premiere, 2008
Arthur Russell: Singer-songwriter, avant-garde composer, cellist and disco producer. These were just a few hats that he wore before losing his fight with AIDS in 1992. After running away from home he joined a commune in San Francisco where he would meet his mentor Allen Ginsberg. Eventually he moved to New York and met Philip Glass, among other composers. Due to Russell’s extreme perfectionism and obsessive nature, his work never quite reached the audience it should have. Matt Wolf`s portrait beautifully documents the artistic and the private facets of Russel’s life.
Followed by the Official Film Pop Party at the Academy Club It’s All Over My Face, hosted and DJed by DJs Slutsky & Watts III
Moog
Filmmaker: Hans Fjellestad 2004
When Dr. Robert `Bob` Moog invented the Moog synthesizer he had no idea that he would become known as the father of electronic music. He opened his first store for the sale of his instrument at the age of 19. In `Moog` filmmaker and musician Hans Fjellestad investigates the creativity and spirituality of the `mad scientist` and discuss his influence on musicians who have worked with the man or simply his instrument.
We Are Wizards
Filmmaker: Josh Koury 2007
Since the release of the first Harry Potter novel, fandom has gone beyond what anyone could ever have predicted. It has even spawned its own genre of music: Wizard Rock. The Harry Potter mythos allows anyone to escape from the limitations of their own world and to become something more spectacular. We Are Wizards will resonate with anyone who has ever wished they went to Hogwarts; for those who haven't it will provide an inspiring and hilarious look into what moves fans to participate in this movement.
Trailer for We Are Wizards!
Joseph Arthur : You Are Free
Filmmaker : Bryan johnson 2007
Documenting the first show of joseph Arthur’s 2005 tour at the Troubador in Los Angeles, the film is an unforgettable blend of music, art, and drama. You Are Free goes beyond merely documenting the performance, it allows the viewer to truly get to know this unique artist. Performances are intercut with scenes of Arthur speaking with moving sincerity about his career, his life, and his spiritual journey as a personand a musician.
Died Young Stayed Pretty
Film Maker : Eileen Yaghoobian 2008
Died Young Stayed Pretty examines the political and cultural landscape of North America as it is reflected, critiqued, and dismantled in poster art. The film features artists and groups such as Art Chantry, Jay Ryan, Rob Jones, Print Mafia, and The Ames Brothers, who have designed posters for the likes of The Arcade Fire, Broken Social Scene, and Sonic Youth. These posters paper the urban landscape as promotional tools, creating an extremely public and temporal forum for political discourse, insied jokes, and arresting imagery. Yaghoobian candidly captures the artists discussing the function of their chosen medium.
Died Young Stayed Pretty trailer!
Double bill!
Welcome to Nollywood
Filmmaker: Jamie Meltzer Montreal Premiere, 2007
The advent of the digital revolution in Nigeria has spawned a slew of entrepreneurs in the Nigerian film industry. They have been churning out films at the astounding rate of approximately 2,400 a year. After the U.S and India, Nigeria is the third largest producer of feature films. American filmmaker Jamie Meltzer decided he would take it upon himself to capture the booming industry by heading there to profile several filmmakers and capture the appeal of what has come to be known as the most popular cinema in all of West Africa: `Nollywood` films.
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God`s Own Country
Filmmaker: Femi Agbayewa Montreal Premiere, 2008
God`s Own Country is Nollywood USA`s first short-film shot by Nigerian born filmmaker Femi Agbayewa. The film examines the idea of trying to make a new start in a new place. Part of the appeal of moving is the hope for something better; but, for Ike Ajayi (played by Dauda Momodou) leaving his life as a lawyer in Nigeria in order to start anew in the big city is not what he had imagined.
Welcome To Nollywood!
The Pied Piper of Hützovina
Filmmaker: Pavla Fleischer Montreal Premiere, 2006
In the summer of 2004, on a road trip through Eastern Europe, Pavla Fleischer met and fell in love with Eugene Hutz, lead singer of New York’s gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello. Captivted by his energy and musical verve, and desperate to know him better, she decided to make a filma bout him, This film follows Eugene and Pavla on their subsequent road trip through Eugene’s home country, Ukraine.
Trailer for The Pied Piper of Hutzovina!
Special Events
Soda Machine: The Sainte-Catherines
Filmmakers: Sophie Fortier & Audrey Gauthier 2007 **Spécial 5à7 aux Foufounes Dimanche le 5 octobre avant le show des Sainte-Catherines!
5 drummers, 5 vans, 500 shows, 8 years of touring, sleeping on floors, getting paid with quarters from soda machines. This is a documentary that shows the reality of bands like the Sainte-Catherines, that are alive and well outside of the mainstream music business.
Of The Moon
Filmmaker: Barak Soval Special Sneak Preview
In 1967, a New York musical duo built a Frankenstein like synthesizer out of junk parts,=2 0and invented electronic dance music during the psychedelic Sixties. For the first time anywhere, their real life Spinal Tap meets Rip Van Winkle story is revealed, as these forgotten pioneers reemerged decades later to claim their legacy. Of the Moon. Is the feature length documentary about the first synth pop group, the Silver Apples
Come catch the movie with Q&A before the show!
and learn more about The Silver Apples HERE!
Rockabilly 514
Filmmakers: Patricia Chica and Mark Wafer Montreal Premiere, 2008
Held at The Portuguese Association 4170 St. Urbain
A night of all things Rockabilly! The film, which documents Montreal’s thriving Rockabilly scene, will be followed by performances from The Cockroaches and Bloodshot Bill.
Trailer for Rockabilly 514!
Double Negative
Ctrl lab 3634 St. Laurent Blvd.
The sounds of mechanical motors combined with the flutter of light and shadow. A one night group exhibit of 16mm film loop installations from Montreal's Double Negative Film Collective.
Learn more about Double Negative HERE!
And Finally...
FILM POP <3 FNC!
Beautiful Losers
Filmmaker: Aaron Rose Montreal Premiere, 2008
Beautiful Losers celebrates the spirit behind one of the most influential cultural movements of a generation. Reflecting the DIY subcultures of skateboarding, surf, punk, hip-hop & graffiti, these artists made art that reflected the lifestyles they led. Come join us for this special off-festival event on Sunday, October 12th, during the Festival du Nouveau Cinéma!
Beautiful Losers trailer!
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