Reel Inspiration – Episode 8 – In this explosive episode, we discuss his career trajectory, theatre roots, what it means to be an actor, his process, what’s behind the intensity of his characters, and his … Continued
Episode 8:
Kim Coates
Kim Coates is a Saskatchewan-born actor best known for his roles in Sons of Anarchy, Bad Blood, and Prison Break. You’ll also recognize him in Canadian films like Ferocious, Hollywood North, and Michael Dowse’s sports comedy, Goon (1 & 2). In this explosive episode, we discuss his career trajectory, from his theatre roots to what it means to be an actor. Find out his process and what’s behind the intensity of his characters. Oh, and his love for Canada’s film industry and gardening!
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Episode 2: Charles Officer
After 12 years in the feature documentary world, Charles Officer marks his return to fiction with his new project, Akilla’s Escape. His doc Unarmed Verses, produced with the NFB won Best Canadian Feature at Hot Docs ’19. His first feature, Nurse.Fighter.Boy ponied up 10 Genie nominations and his latest documentary, Invisible Essence: The Little Prince, is up for 2 CSAs including the Ted Rogers Best Feature Length Documentary. We sat down with the actor-turned-writer/director at the NFB offices in downtown Toronto for a chat that went all the way back to his beginnings as a pro hockey player.
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Career Advancement Modules
Women In The Director’s Chair has upcoming deadlines for the St. John’s Int’l Women’s Film Festival (Aug 15)l and the Female Eye Film Festival (Aug 30). For details visit: http://www.widc.ca/programs/widc-calendar/
Leo Awards Gala in Vancouver, June 1st
Celebrating Excellence in British Columbia Film & Television since 1999. Visit the: Leo Awards
Sherry White to receive 2019 Nell Shipman Award
From Rookie Blue, Saving Hope, Ten Days in the Valley to her award-winning feature film Maudie, Sherry has been making waves. This award recognizes women in the film and tv industry who reflect strong and … Continued
Congrats to all the CSA nominees!
It’s great to see our great Canadian talent recognized. Family First | Chien de garde A Colony | Une colonie The Great Darkened Days | La grande noirceur Genesis | Genèse … Continued
Calling Female Filmmakers!
Applications now being accepted for the feature film incubator. Deadline is Jan 17th. Apply at: cineFAM
PUTTING WOMEN IN THE DIRECTOR’S CHAIR
A profile of CFC Features and Women in View’s historic partnership. Read the full story here.
Call for Submissions
The Canadian Film Fest is now accepting submissions for the 2019 festival. For more information and to submit, click here
Celebrating Powerful Stories During Black History Month
First Weekend Club and CanadaScreens invite you to see and share these powerful stories during Black History Month. We are pleased to offer acclaimed Canadian Films, ‘Mighty Jerome’ by Charles Officer, ‘Home Again’ by Sudz Sutherland … Continued
Celebrating Women Filmmakers on ALL Screens During VIFF
First Weekend Club and CanadaScreens.ca Celebrate Films Made by Women, On All Screens, During VIFF!
