WINNIPEG, MB – Manitoba’s college and university student filmmakers will strut their stuff at The University of Winnipeg’s 6th Annual Student Film Festival, sponsored by UWinnipeg’s Department of Theatre & Film.
This highly successful film festival features screenings of post-secondary student films; the premiere of the new senior class project called Mr. Nice Guy; a presentation and Q & A session with Winnipeg filmmaker James Rewucki of Absurd Machine Films; and the chance to see, for the first time, exciting works by hot new filmmakers. Admission is free and all events are open to the public.
More than 30 student-made films from throughout Manitoba, selected from 70 entries, will compete for cash awards in the categories of Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Animation, Best Cinematography, Best Director, Best Editing, Best Screenplay, Best Sound, and Best Film. The Awards Jury will be comprised of local professionals and audience members will have their say as they vote for Audience Favourite.
Screenings:
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 and Thursday, April 24, 2008 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Gala Evening:
Friday, April 25, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
- Premiere of Mr. Nice Guy, a half-hour drama produced by senior UWinnipeg Filmmaking students
- Special guest, filmmaker Andrew Rewucki of Absurd Machine Films will discuss his work, show clips and host a Q & A session
- Awards Presentation and Screening of the Festival’s award-winning films
- Closing reception
All events will take place at The University of Winnipeg in Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall (3rd Floor, Centennial Hall).
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
John Kozak, Assistant-Professor of Film, University of Winnipeg, Department of Theatre & Film
T: 204.786.9951, E: j.kozak@uwinnipeg.ca
Patty Hawkins, Office Manager, The University of Winnipeg Department of Theatre & Film
T: 204.786.9950, E: p.hawkins@uwinnipeg.ca
