Cinema Summit

September 22nd – 25th, 2011

The 2nd annual Cinema Summit is a four-day presentation, exchange and development series for industry professionals, aspiring filmmakers and cinephiles alike. Taking place within the larger structure of Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival, Cinema Summit is devoted to the celebration, promotion and advancement of established and emerging filmmaking talent.

Cinema Summit has been designed to nurture the next generation of Canadian filmmakers. It is an occasion where artists can come together to showcase their works, inspire film students, and to meet colleagues, audiences, distributors, curators, exhibitors and broadcasters. Cinema Summit 2011 will feature moderated discussions, Q&A sessions, mentoring/networking events and First Cuts Screenings.

Registration is FREE for students and filmmakers. Click on ‘Apply for Accreditation’ to register.

CINEMA SUMMIT 2011 - SCHEDULE

Cinema Summit Pass holders gain admittance to all Cinema Summit activities, unless otherwise noted. For complete film synopses, please refer to the 2011 Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival Program Guide

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd

First Cut Screening
11:30am – MOON POINT (Directed by Sean Cisterna)

The screening will be followed by a moderated discussion. The audience will be invited to provide the filmmakers with feedback that can be utilized as they work towards a final cut of the film.

Film Guest(s):

• Sean Cisterna - Director
• Christian Potenza - Producer/Actor
• Paula Brancati - Actor
• Kristen Gutoskie - Actor
• Kyle Mac - Actor
• Nick McKinlay - Actor
• Carl Elster - Director of Photography
• Alexander Verdurmen - Production Manager

• Silva Basmajian - Executive Producer, National Film Board of Canada

In Focus: The Adetuyi Double Bill
12:00pm – BEAT THE WORLD (Directed by Robert Adetuyi)

2:00pm – HIGH CHICAGO (Directed by Alfons Adetuyi)

Film Guest(s):

• Robert Adetuyi - Writer/Director, Beat the World
• Alfons Adetuyi - Director/Producer, High Chicago
• Amos Adetuyi - Producer, Beat the World

• Jesse Wente - Head of Film Programmes, TIFF Bell Lightbox

Film Screening
1:00pm – THE GUANTANAMO TRAP (Directed by Thomas Selim Wallner)

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Thomas Selim Wallner.

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Film Screening
4:00pm – Northern Connections: Shorts

Media Conference
5:30pm – Copperworks

For ten years Dennis Landry, Mike Large and Tara Levesque worked at Music and Film in Motion and have been key to the development of the music and film industries in Sudbury and Northern Ontario. With that legacy solidly entrenched the three are moving on to new challenges. Join us at the media conference to hear about what is next for this dynamic team as they launch a company in Sudbury and how they will support the creative and cultural industries throughout the North.

Reception
6:00pm - 8:00pm – “Welcome to the Cinema Summit!”

Join us at the Cinéfest Sudbury Hospitality Trailer for drinks and snacks and meet fellow Cinema Summit participants, filmmakers, and Industry guests. The Hospitality Trailer is located at SilverCity Sudbury, 355 Barrydowne Road.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd

Information Session
11:00 - 11:30am – Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation

Established and emerging filmmakers attending Cinéfest Sudbury are invited to learn about the funding programs of the Northern Ontario Heritage Corporation, and the process of applying.

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First Cut Screening
11:30am – LABOUR OF LOVE (Directed by Virginia Hastings)

The screening will be followed by a moderated discussion. The audience will be invited to provide the filmmakers with feedback that can be utilized as they work towards a final cut of the film.

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Film Screening
1:30pm – MARÉCAGES (WETLANDS) (Directed by Guy Édoin)
Presented in French with English subtitles

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with writer/director Guy Édoin. Sponsored by Les Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois. The Q&A will be conducted in both French and English.

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Film Screening
3:00pm – ANIMATED + ABORIGINAL: INDIGENOUS STORYTELLING THROUGH ANIMATION

This programme is presented in partnership with the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, and will consist of eight short films, followed by a panel discussion featuring Terril Calder (Director of Canned Meat/Immobilized), who specializes in stop-motion animation and ImagineNATIVE programmer, Michelle Latimer (Director of Choke).

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Reception
5:00pm - 7:30pm – Film Circuit Social

Welcome Film Circuit delegates! Mix and mingle with visiting Film Circuit programmers from communities across Ontario, as well as other Cinema Summit attendees. Food and drinks will be served at S.R.O Nightclub and Lounge, located downtown at 93 Durham Street.

First Cut Screening
5 :30pm – [NON]FICTION (Directed by B.P. Paquette)

The screening will be followed by a moderated discussion. The audience will be invited to provide the filmmakers with feedback that can be utilized as they work towards a final cut of the film.

Film Guest(s):

• Benjamin Paquette - Writer/Director
• Jason Jallet - Producer
• David Schaap - Actor, Toronto
• Andrew David - Sound Recordist and Composer
• Ivan Gekoff - Cinematographer

Moderated by:

• Silva Basmajian - Executive Producer, National Film Board of Canada

Film Screening
10:30pm – PHASE ONE (Directed by Eric Wostenberg)

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with producer Brandon Nutt.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th

CTV Best in Shorts Competition
12:30pm – Finalists Screening and Awards Presentation

Introducing the Finalists of the CTV Best in Shorts Competition! We are thrilled to shine a light on some of Northern Ontario’s emerging filmmakers …and in 2011, Cinema Summit Pass Holders will join our panel of industry judges to determine the winners!

Curator:

• Kristine Estorninos - Ouat! Media, Distribution Supervisor and Festival Services Manager

• Silva Basmajian - National Film Board of Canada, Executive Producer
• Rik Sokolowicz - CTV Northern Ontario, Senior Producer
• Matthew MacKinnon - Film Circuit, Senior Programming Coordinator

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with writer/director Simon Davidson.

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Through The Lens: STARBUCK
2:00pm - 2:30pm – One-on-one with Ken Scott

An intimate one-on-one chat with Starbuck writer/director Ken Scott. The discussion will be conducted in both French and English.

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Film Screening (Sneak Peak)
3:00pm – WEST WIND: THE VISION OF TOM THOMSON (Directed by Michèle Hozer & Peter Raymont)

A special work in progress screening of West Wind: The Vision of Tom Thomson.

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Panel Discussion
4:30pm – 5:00pm – First Features

Three Canadian filmmakers share the joys and heartbreaks of making their first feature-length film and discuss their personal experiences in bringing their vision from script to screen. Hosted by Thom Ernst, Host of TVO’s Saturday Night at the Movies.

Film Guest(s):

• Simon Davidson - Writer/Director, The Odds
• Guy Édoin - Writer/Director, Marécages (Wetlands)
• Leif Bristow - Writer/Director/Producer, Sophie

Moderated by:

• Thom Ernst - TVO, Host of Saturday Night at the Movies

After a long day of film-going, kick off the evening in style at the Summit Happy Hour. Relax and refresh, mingle with fellow delegates and prepare for the final day of Cinema Summit. The Summit Happy Hour will be hosted upstairs at Respect is Burning, located downtown at 82 Durham Street.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th

Film Screening
11:30am – BILLY BISHOP GOES TO WAR (Directed by Barbara Willis)

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with producer Brad Fox.

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Film Screening
2:30pm – CANADIAN SHORTS III – COURTS TOUJOURS

Reception
9:00pm – 11:00pm – Cinema Summit Wrap-Up

Help us celebrate the closing night of the Festival and Cinema Summit activities and join us at Bryston’s On The Park, located at 5 Creighton Road in Copper Cliff.