ReelPride 2009 Schedule is in production.
Download the 2008 Reel Pride program to learn about the 2008 festival.
| DAY |
TITLE |
TIME |
VENUE |
RATING |
| TUES |
Harper Valley Gay |
7pm |
IMAX |
NR |
|
Mulligans |
9pm |
IMAX |
14A |
|
| WED |
Shorts |
7pm |
IMAX |
NR |
|
Watercolors |
9pm |
IMAX |
14A |
|
| THUR |
Save Me |
7pm |
IMAX |
NR |
|
The New World |
9pm |
IMAX |
PG |
|
| FRI |
Love My Life |
7pm |
IMAX |
14A |
|
Were the World Mine |
9pm |
IMAX |
NA |
|
| SAT |
Short Film Comp |
7pm |
Cinematheque |
NA |
|
Boystown |
9pm |
Cinematheque |
14A |
|
| SUN |
My Left Breast |
7pm |
Cinematheque |
PG |
2008 Short Film Competition
Me Mengwa Maa Sinatae: Butterfly Patterns of Light
Marjorie Beaucage | Winnipeg | 24 min | 2008
This video honours the oral storytelling tradition with the hope that these conversations and life lessons will help our communities create resources to support persons living with HIV/AIDS and enhance sexual health education to restore balance in our lives.
Consideration Liberation Army
Shawna Dempsey and Lorri Milan | Winnipeg | 12 min | 2007
For three months, Consideration Liberation Army agitated for unbridled thought and thoughtfulness. The leadership of the movement has since gone underground, but the video missives remain and the revolution continues.
fuck you I’m Lynn Devisscher and you’re not
Lynn Devisscher | Winnipeg | 1 min | 2006
This film is about human rights and individual expression.
Cam Shot
Eric Falardeau | Montreal | 4 min | 2008
Cam Shot is a fetishist and erotic essay about lighting’s contrasts and the pleasures of viewing.
New Skin
Brett Hannam | Halifax | 19 min | 2008
After his brother’s death, Paul is sent to live with his grandfather while his parents try to salvage their marriage. Paul soon makes friends with local boy, Keith who has his own problems.
The Libidoist Trilogy
Kevin Kelly | Winnipeg | 11 min | 2008
Three videos, filmed over several years, present the body and the voice as strange and disquieting territories.
Cassandra’s Night Out
Sonya Oliveira | Winnipeg | 11 min | 2003
This is the next installment of the Cassandra story. Last year’s entry won the Reel Pride Audience Award Winning film in 2007. This time Cassandra wakes up from a nightmare and receives a call from a mysterious man. Find out what happens.
Hinterland
Sheridan Shindruk | Winnipeg | 9 min | 2007
Form and function blend seamlessly in Shindruk’s beautifully designed future. In Hinterland nature is the beautiful (if distant) background to the awkward, poignant strivings of men and women.
Trauma Queen: the Haida Scenes
Heidi Slat | Yukon | 10 min | 2004
Brenda is trying to come to terms with her sexual adventures with her friend Shalla as she reveals her explorations to her grandmother, Nonnie.
Straight as an Arrow
James Wasyluk | Winnipeg | 6 min | 2007
This documentary look at one person’s coming out story. The film covers the period four months after coming out to his mom and one after the news is revealed to his father.
The Check-Up
Gabrielle Zilkha | Toronto | 6 min | 2008
This tongue-in-cheek short follows the main character on a visit to her gynecologist. Her diagnosis – she’s no longer bisexual but bad (not very good) lesbian.
Note: List reflects films received by print deadline. Further films may be added. Films listed are not guaranteed to be screened. Confirm listing by consulting website, www.reelpride.org.
