Receptions & Parties
OPENING RECEPTION
Thursday March 1
9 pm
Tango, 331 King St. East
Join us to kick off the festival on Thursday March 1. Following the opening night film, EDWIN BOYD, we’ll be toasting to another great year of Canadian film.
Get In: VIP Pass, 3 Film Pass, Single Ticket to Opening Night Film, Sponsor Pass, Guest Pass
Sponsored by Tango, Steam Whistle and Ketel One Vodka
BREAKING IN: STARTING A CAREER IN FILM & MEDIA
Friday March 2 - Free Event
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Queen’s University Career Services
Gordon Hall, 74 University Avenue
A career event featuring representatives from prominent Canadian film and media organizations. This is a chance to get face time with people who have the jobs you want. Get frank, honest and helpful advice. Find out what it takes to get your foot in the door, how to network, and where the best jobs are.
Guests include:
Jason Anderson – film critic and programmer
Dane Clarke - producer
Sean Cartwright - Studio Coordinator, Guru Animation
Andrew Gurney - editor
Jordan Cross – screenwriter and director
Kara Haflidson - programmer
Alex Jansen - producer
Jason Lapeyre – screenwriter and director
Lev Lewis - musician
Tim Merkel - producer
Adam Nayman – film critic
Calvin Thomas – screenwriter and director
Ingrid Veninger – screenwriter, producer and director
Registration not required
FILMMAKERS’ RECEPTION
Saturday March 3
2:30 pm to 4 pm
Tango, 331 King St. East
Join us our catered reception with visiting industry filmmakers and other special guests. Mix and mingle with directors, producers, screenwriters, actors and others.
Get In: VIP Pass, Sponsor Pass, Guest Pass
Sponsored by Tango, Steam Whistle and Ketel One Vodka
MODERN FUEL 'BORDERLINE' RECEPTION
Saturday March 3
6 pm to 9 pm
275 Princess St.
Celebrate Modern Fuel's special installation for KCFF, BORDERLINE. Drop in event open to all.
ON A GRAND SCALE: NELL SHIPMAN
Sunday March 4
2:30 pm
Grand Theatre, 218 Princess St.
Join us for a catered reception and exhibit in celebration of silent film actress/director/screenwriter/producer Nell Shipman's fascinating career.
Get In: VIP Pass, On a Grand Scale Ticket, On a Grand Scale Groupon, Sponsor Pass, Guest Pass. Must have individual Grand Theatre ticket for admittance. Groupon will be exchanged for Grand Theatre ticket at the door.
Educational programming supported by:
Queen's University Advancement Initiatives and Support Fund, George Taylor Richardson Memorial Fund, Bombardier and Ontario Power Generation.
LOCAL LOWDOWN WORKSHOP
with Michael Patrick Lilly, Factory Film Studio
Thursday March 1 - Free Event
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm - Olivea, 39 Brock St
Making films in a smaller city can be tough. From finding the right labour to infrastructure issues and networking, this workshop will explore some of the challenges and solutions for keeping it local.
Advance registration required. Register now
KIDS’ ANIMATION WORKSHOP
with Kathy Shultz
Saturday March 3 - Free Event
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Queen's Film House, 160 Stuart Street
Open to kids aged 8-12, this hands-on workshop will explore the possibilities of stop-motion animation, using basic supplies including pens, paper and plasticene. Materials are provided.
This event is full.
NELL SHIPMAN: IN FOCUS SEMINAR
with Kay Armatage
Saturday March 3 - Free Event
10:30 am to 12:00 pm - Olivea, 39 Brock Street
Learn more about the intriguing career and life of actress/writer/producer/director Nell Shipman, the subject of our special 2012 event On a Grand Scale: Nell Shipman. Led by Kay Armatage, an academic who has published substantially about Shipman, this class is guaranteed to be fascinating.
Advance registration required. Register now
MASTER CLASS: DOCUMENTARY
with Thomas Wallner and Manfred Becker
Saturday March 3
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm - Screening Room 2, 120 Princess St.
$25 registration fee - paid at class
Thomas Wallner (director and screenwriter) and Manfred Becker (screenwriter and editor) are the creative team behind this year’s film THE GUANTANAMO TRAP. Join them for a look at the documentary form.
Wallner is a producer, writer, director and game designer who has worked in feature film, television, games and interactive media for the last 20 years. Becker is an established documentary filmmaker, writer and editor with a long association with the National Film Board. Both have received international recognition and are passionate about telling stories through the documentary form.
Advance registration required. Register now
WRITER-DIRECTOR COLLABORATIONS WORKSHOP
with David Weaver and Elan Mastai
Sunday March 4 - Free Event
10:30 am to 12:00 pm - Olivea, 39 Brock Street
Ever wonder what really goes on behind the scenes? Do screenwriters secretly loathe directors? Do directors “tweak” the screenplay just to annoy? Join David Weaver and Elan Mastai, the director and screenwriter for THE SAMARITAN, as they pull back the curtain on this critical relationship.
Advance registration required. Register now
YOUNG ADULTS' ANIMATION WORKSHOP
with Kathy Shultz
Sunday March 4 - Free Event
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Queen's Film House, 160 Stuart Street
Suitable for teenagers and young adults. This hands-on workshop will explore the possibilities of stop-motion animation, using basic supplies including pens, paper and plasticene. Materials are provided.
Advance registration required. Register now
