In Development

I was lamenting a couple of weeks ago that I didn’t have a chance to talk much with my fellow filmmakers about the process of making artistic choices. Looks like that will be turning around. Last night, I met with some great folks from the Winnipeg Film Group, many of whom I haven’t had the chance to work with yet, and I’m excited by the possibilities in our new monthly gathering. If you’re interested in coming out for the discussion and sharing our own work, contact Ryan and Shira who are organizing things.

I’m helping Conrad Hoy make a short film this weekend. So it’s been a few weeks of making plans and visiting sites and grabbing crew. Great to have lots of talented people helping us out – will be fun to be on set again.

Will have to miss day two, as I must take advantage of an amazing opportunity to learn from Patricia Rozema, who will be in town all weekend. Tomorrow night, she’s introducing Atom Egoyan’s The Sweet Hereafter, which I’ll have to miss as we’ll be shooting in the woods. But then Saturday, I’ll be taking a day-long master class with her. Can’t wait to hear her thoughts on writing and directing, and her artistic choices!

Cinematheque will be showing two of Rozema’s beautiful films this weekend as well: Mansfield Park and I’ve heard the Mermaids Singing. So all in all it should be a most excellent weekend of film!