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The CELLULOID SOCIAL CLUB and RENDEZ-VOUS DU CINEMA (Les 18e Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois et francophone French Film Festival)

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BC GOLD: a screening of some of the best BC English language (and 1 Cree) short films from the past year. Plus a reading of an excerpt by David Spaner from his new book ‘Shoot It! Hollywood Inc. and the Rising of Independent Film’WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd

Hosted by KEN HEGAN

Auditorium Jules-Verne, 5445 Baillie St at 37th Ave near Oakridge, Vancouver (free parking, close to bus routes and Skytrain)

Call for Volunteers: armspaul@gmail.com

Doors/Reception 8pm Screening 8:30pm NO MINORS

Preceded by Quebec Gold starting at 6:30pm Doors 6:00pm

Tickets: $5 plus $2 Festival Membership for sale at door by cash or on-line in advance at: http://www.rendez-vousvancouver.com/

Note: Same price gets you into both screenings (Quebec Gold and BC Gold – attend either one or both for same price)

Hosted by KEN HEGAN

Produced by PAUL ARMSTRONG, REGIS PAINCHAUD & LORRAINE FORTIN

Co-Produced by ALEXANDRA STASESON & AARON HOUSTON



The CELLULOID SOCIAL CLUB, monthly screenings featuring the best in independent provocative short films since 1997 followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker mixed with networking & socializing. No Minors. Prizes galore. http://www.celluloidsocialclub.com Twitter: celluloidsocial

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Former Vancouver Province film critic David Spaner, author of Dreaming in the Rain: How Vancouver Became Hollywood North by Northwest, has just released his second book, ‘Shoot It! Hollywood Inc. and the Rising of Independent Film’, which is really two books in one: first, a history of the Hollywood movie studio system since the early 20th century which produced some of the greatest American films ever made, and its subsequent downfall; and second, a history of independent film scenes in seven different countries, which now produce the most creative and provocative films in the world, much to Hollywood’s chagrin.

David will be reading an excerpt from his new book during the show and selling & signing copies before and after the screening. http://www.arsenalia.com/david-spaner-on-his-new-book-shoot-it/

Films:

SAVAGE directed by Lisa Jackson, produced by Lauren Grant & Lori Lozinski - In the 1950s a woman sings a sweet melody in Cree while her young daughter is taken quietly away from her. When the girl arrives at her destination, the woman's gentle voice soon becomes a howl of anger and pain. 2011 GENIE Award Best Live Action Short Drama

MONSTER directed by Deborah Burns, produced by Rich Johnson, starring Jodelle Ferland - The monster is waiting. . .MONSTER is a fable set in a post apocalyptic time. Hannah (Ferland) draws the winning lot to feed a hungry monster waiting in the forest. 3rd Annual Hot Shot Shorts Contest Winner

THE MONEY PET by Gary Hawes, produced by Robyn Wiener starring Peter Benson & Alan Cumming – After his mutt accidently eats some loose change, a man is soon bewildered to discover that his funny companion has passed the currency with compounded interest. 4th Annual Hot Shot Shorts Contest Winner

SHE’S A SOUL MAN by Caitlin Byrnes, starring Jim Byrnes & Julia Stone - Lou Cameron, a 13-year-old girl, is the only Soul Man livin' in Suburbia. With the help of her guardian angels of Soul, she learns that she should be herself whether she is in Soulsville or Pleasantville.

THE PROVIDER directed by Brianne Nord-Stewart, produced by Andy Thompson, starring Gabrielle Rose & John R. Taylor - In a small town in 40s America, the local doctor's home should be the safest place to seek refuge. But is it? 2010 Bloodshots Canada Overall Best Film; "Coup de Coeur" 2011 Cannes Short Film Corner

YOU MAKE ME OK, music video, by Matthew Kowalchuk featuring David Blair

MULLIGAN’S RUN by Rob Wenzek and Jason Margolis, starring Fred Ewanuick & Mackenzie Gray - Re-enactment of a recent misadventure on the Alberta border involving wine and children's toys.

THE PARIS QUINTET by Benjamin Schuetze, produced by Lyvia Cohen - 5 men on the brink of something great, wearing matching suits and living in a one room apartment dreaming of Paris. 2011 LEO Award Winner – Best Musical Score

ALCHEMY AND OTHER IMPERFECTIONS by Zachary Rothman, produced by Heather Lindsay - A man and a woman are so wrapped up in their crumbling marriage they have completely lost touch with the world outside. 2011 CRAZY 8s FINALIST