MNFF Film Series from Wednesday 13 November through Sunday 17 November 2024
The Mighty Niagara Film Fest proudly presents The Winnipeg Connection film series from 13 to 17 November 2024, highlighting Winnipeg’s distinct regionalist perspective as a model for fostering Niagara’s emerging film culture.
Through these films, we explore the spirit of artist-run culture at work within the Winnipeg Film Group and its role in creating spaces for distinct experimental practices in film form.
From this environment emerged renowned Winnipeg filmmakers like Guy Maddin and Matthew Rankin, among many others outside of this program, who create narratives deeply rooted in local experiences that resonate beyond geographical boundaries.
The Winnipeg Connection series aims to celebrate achievements, embraces challenges, and nurtures a growing dialogue that deepens cultural understanding to support filmmaking in Niagara and inspire people to express their own unique voices.
Thank you to the City of St. Catharines, FilmSTC, Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, CPCF Brock University, and Winnipeg Film Group.
The Winnipeg Film Group was founded in 1974 and is a charitable, artist-run organization dedicated to promoting the art of cinema.
The Winnipeg Connection MNFF 2024 series includes:
The Green Fog (2017) by Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson and Galen Johnson
FREE – Presented as an installation loop at the Niagara Artists Centre Microcinema during gallery hours Wed 13 Nov – Sun 17 Nov 2024
Panel Discussion – Creating a Distinct Regional Film Culture in Niagara
Thursday 14 November 3PM-4PM/ Reception 4PM-5PM
Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts/ Niagara Artists Centre
Guest Speakers: Guy Maddin and Donna Szoke (in attendance), Leslie Supnet (joining virtually)
FREE- RSVP required
Tales From The Gimli Hospital (1988 Redux 4K restoration)
Post-screening Q&A with Guy Maddin and Donna Szoke in attendance.
Thu 14 Nov 2024 7PM-9PM at Landmark Cinemas – Pen Centre
Thu 14 Nov 2024 9:30-11 PM
Niagara Artists Centre Microcinema
Post-screening Q&A with Guy Maddin in attendance
Friday 15 November 7PM-9:30PM at The Film House FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
Post-screening virtual Q&A with Matthew Rankin
Saturday 16 November 7PM-9PM at The Film House FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
Shorts in MNFF 2024 pre show programs by influential Winnipeg filmmakers include:
5¢ a Copy (1988) by Ed Ackerman & Greg Zbitnew
Tricks are for Kiddo (2012) by Rhayne Vermette
A Time is a Terrible Thing to Waste (2012) by Leslie Supnet
Mynarski Death Plummet (2014) by Matthew Rankin
