THIS WEEKEND! The Gimli Film Festival runs July 23-27 and features over 30 films by MB filmmakers including 10 from our Distribution Catalogue! Additionally several WFG members will be making pitches at the two pitch competitions held at the festival.
There are many screenings and events over the five days and our films are presented in 3 separate programs. Check ’em out if you can! See you on the beach!
1. Manitoba Short Films & Global Audience Choice Award
Friday, July 25th at 2pm at the Gimli Theatre
Of Truth and Magic by Curtis L. Wiebe
18:58 | 2014 | Animation / Comedy
Will The Real Dave Barber Please Stand Up? by Dave Barber
3:44 | 2014 | Documentary / Comedy
expect something and nothing at once by Michelle Elrick
3:36 | 2013 | Film Poem
Controversies by Ryan McKenna
16:37 | 2014 | Documentary
Blotto 649 by Mike Maryniuk
2:34 | 2013 | Experimental
Fleeting Encounters by Madison Thomas
8:03 | 2014 | Narrative / Comedy
Citizens Against Basswood by Jaimz & Karen Asmundson
3:31 | 2014 | Documentary
2. Manitoba Music Videos
Saturday, July 26 at 1pm at the Lady of the Lake Theatre
Polar Express by Karen Asmundson & Gwen Trutnau
4:52 | 2014 | Music Video / Comedy
Spectre by Ian Bawa, Markus Henkel, Milos Mitrovic & Fabian Velasco
2:37 | 2013 | Narrative / Comedy
3. The Wonderful Worlds of Nak
Friday, July 25 at 12:30pm at the Aspire Theatre
The Wonderful Worlds of Nak by Patrick Lowe
26:50 | 2013 | Documentary
PITCHES
RBC $10,000 Emerging Filmmaker Competition
MTS Stories From Home $20,000 Pitch
For more info on the festival and tickets please visit the Gimli Film Festival website
For more information on these films or Distribution please contact:
Monica Lowe, Distribution Director
email Monica | 204-925-3456 ext. 103