WINNIPEG FILM GROUP DVD RELEASE - BEGINNINGS 1976-1983: THE EARLY YEARS

Fri Sep 3, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Sat Sep 4, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Sun Sep 5, 2010 at 7:30 PM

WINNIPEG FILM GROUP DVD RELEASE

BEGINNINGS 1976 - 1983: THE EARLY YEARS
CURATED BY PATRICK LOWE

“This very strange event happened back at that little irregularity up on the prairie horizon – my birthplace, my winter city.” The Obsession of Billy Botski

The latest DVD from the Winnipeg Film Group’s archives, Beginnings 1976 – 1983 features ten diverse short films made during the early years. This DVD showcases the talents of many people, including the collectively made Rabbit Pie, the first official film of the Winnipeg Film Group.

Please join the Winnipeg Film Group, curator Patrick Lowe, and many of the filmmakers on Friday, September 3 for a special opening night screening, Q&A and reception.

Admission: $5 non-members | FREE for WFG Members

FILMS

  • Rabbit Pie by Collaborative (1976, 9 min)
  • 5¢ a Copy by Ed Ackerman & Greg Zbitnew (1980, 3 min)
  • Havakeen Lunch by Elise Swerhone (1979, 28 min)
  • It’s a Hobby for Harvey by Barry Lank (1980, 9 min)
  • Music by Greg Hanec (1983, 7 min)
  • 38 Jansky Units by Jon Krocker (1982, 4 min)
  • Argentina by Doug Davidson & Tom Morris (1980, 3.5 min)
  • Carlo by Jancarlo Markiw (1983, 9.5 min)
  • Daydream by Alan Pakarnyk (1979, 2.5 min)
  • The Obsession of Billy Botski by John Paizs (1980, 25 min)

This DVD is available for sale on our secure online store

This special DVD publication has been made possible through the generous support of the Canada Council for the Arts.