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2003 Sundance Festival
12 Canadian films in the spotlight
December 11, 2002 – Telefilm Canada is proud to announce that there will be a powerful Canadian presence at the 2003 edition of the United States’ prestigious Sundance Festival. Twelve Canadian films have been programmed in the festival’s five international sections, including two full-length features in the Premieres section.
“The breadth of films featured at this year’s Sundance is a measure of the respect that I have gained for Canadian cinema,” says Sundance director Geoffrey Gilmore. “There is definitely an unrecognized new wave in Canada, truly reflective of a level of sophistication and diversity.”
Sheila de La Varende, Director – International Development and Promotion, adds: “An invitation to Sundance is an honour: it’s a festival that is synonymous with excellence. Being selected enhances a film’s visibility, and this visibility is vital, for it supports commercial distribution. Which fits in perfectly with Telefilm’s goals as a cultural investor. Canadian talent deserves wide audiences.”
Premieres
Owning Mahowny, Richard Kwietniowski (Canada/United Kingdom)
The Event, Thom Fitzgerald (Nova Scotia)
Native Forum
Cradlesong, Darlene Naponse (Ontario)
Is The Crown at War With Us?, Alanis Obomsawin (Ontario)
Pikutiskaau (Mother Earth), Shirley Cheechoo (Ontario)
Mocasin Flats, Randy Redroad (short film, Ontario)
World Cinema/Documentary
The True Meaning of Pictures: Shelby Lee Adams’ Appalachia,
Jennifer Baichwal (Ontario)
World Cinema
The Baroness and the Pig, Michael Mackenzie (Quebec)
Deadend.com, S. Wyeth Clarkson (Ontario)
Long Life, Happiness and Prosperity, Mina Shum (Ontario/British Columbia)
Short Films
Olivia’s Puzzle, Jason da Silva (Canada/US)
At the Quinte Hotel, Douglas Bensadoun (Quebec)
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Information:
Jeanine Basile, Manager – Communications and Public Affairs
basilej@telefilm.gc.ca, (514) 283-6363 ou 1-800-567-0890
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