Category Archives: Video and Film Screenings

These events are centred around screening a particular film or video. They can include documentaries.

YOUTH FILM WORKSHOPS

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Instructor: Marilyn Thomas

These four day-long workshops for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal youth will develop individual problem-solving and narrative skills for film while challenging participants to develop a cohesive creative vision. Using cutting-edge video/ digital SLR technology, Aboriginal filmmaker Marilyn Thomas will lead youth through the development of a short (1-3 min.) film for broadcast on the World Anew website, NEW NOW. This website features interviews with established Aboriginal filmmakers as well as film clips and the youth films produced through workshops. Young filmmakers will learn different methods for storytelling on screen, learn basic lighting and set technique, and get a brief rundown in Final Cut Pro Editing techniques. The last step in this process will be to view the work as a group. When all work has been compiled and professionally edited at the end of the tour, youth will have their work ‘broadcast’ through the internet component, allowing them to show their work to family and peers.

10 a.m. – 11 a.m.: Introductions, handouts, examples of short works
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Group development of short work
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.: Lunch and conversation
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Set up and filming of works
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.: basic Final Cut Pro edit work on laptop
5 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Viewing of works together, discussion of outcomes

The World Anew Film Screening

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Shi-Shi-Etko (2009, 12 min., Dir. Kate Kroll, Canada)

Cry Rock (2010, 29 min., Dir. Banchi Hanuse – Nuxalk)

Our First Voices – Ktunaxa (2010, 3 min., Dir. Zoe Hopkins, Canada- Heiltsuk/Mohawk)

Firebear Called them Faith Healers (2009, 17 min., Dir. Kelvin Redvers, Canada -
Metis)

Friend or Foe (2010, 12 min., Dir. and performed by Terrance Houle, Canada- Blood)

Apanatschi and Her Redheaded Wrestler (2008, 6 min. Dir. Ehren Bear Witness Thomas,
Canada- Cayuga)

ANKORS 72 Hour Art Slam Showcase

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Come join us for an evening Showcase of all the art produced in the ANKORS 72 Hour Art Slam. There will be a silent auction with submitted art up for grabs!

The evening will begin with a reception with an art show setting. Artists who have submitted paintings, sculptures, drawing, photography etc. will be displaying art and discussing the piece with attendees. The next portion of the evening will see the performance art section of the evening. The audience will then vote by secret ballot for their favourite art submission!

Stay tuned for more information!

ANKORS 72 Hour Art Slam

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This summer at ANKORS, we are planning an innovative and exciting event called a 72 Hour Art Slam. An art slam is an art competition—with a twist. Purely relying on creativity, originality, endurance and caffeine, teams or individuals will have 72 hours to create and submit an original piece of artwork. Participants can submit a film, poetry, theatre, song, painting, sculpture, dance—any type of artist expression. The only rules are the theme and prop (as given at the kick-off meeting) must be present in the final product, and the deadline is absolute. There will be CASH PRIZES ($250 for 1st place, $150 for 2nd place, $50 for 3rd place)!

The competition will be held Friday August 19th to Monday August 22nd. There will then be a Showcase event with all of the art on Friday, August 26th. So even if you do not participate in the competition, be sure to come to the Showcase for an inspiring evening!

The principal objective of this event is to address the social issues and stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS in our community, while celebrating artists and art in our community. 100% of the money raised from the event goes to supporting individuals affected by HIV/AIDS, such as subsidizing health care costs. However, this event also aims to join the community together through art. By keeping the event parameters open, we hope to draw all different genres of art and artists.

This promises to be an exciting, inspiring and multidisciplinary event that will resemble a major art opening and experience. Moreover, any participant who enters a tangible art piece will be given the option (by ‘given the option,’ we really mean strongly encouraged) to donate the art work to the silent auction at the Showcase–the artist will get 50% and 50% of the auction price will go to the ANKORS AIDS Walk for Life Fund!

We are encouraging everyone to enter, and be part of Nelson’s first ever Art Slam. Tell your friends who may be interested as well!

For more information, or to register, contact Carmen or Brahm at aids-walk@ankors.bc.ca or 250.505.5506. We look forward to your entries!

Shambhala Music Festival

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Gates open at 8AM. August 3rd & 4th will be early entry days. Festival guests arriving before 8 am on Wednesday August 3rd will not be allowed entrance to the grounds.

It is a family-owned and run business, supported by a core staff of friends who love what they do – which is putting on a world-class electronic music festival for our 10,000 friends.

Shambhala is, and always will be, completely free of corporate sponsorship and is funded solely by ticket sales. It grew organically by word of mouth – friends bringing friends – from a gathering of 500 or so in ’98 to the small city of 12,000 it is today. Ticket sales are capped at 10,000, keeping it an intimate gathering. A dedicated crew of 2000 keep our city, the largest city in the West Kootenays for five days, running smoothly.

Shambhala is held annually in early August on the pristine Salmo River Ranch, and boasts 6 uniquely themed stages. We aim to bring you the best in up & coming electronic music talent from around the globe every summer, along with well-known favourites.

Shambhala is a celebration of music, art and life. And while we lay the groundwork, the festival is what you, our guests, make it. You are the most important piece of the puzzle. You set the tone of the vibe. In your kindness to fellow Shambhazens, your laughter, your creative costumes; you have the power to make Shambhala the best it can be, for yourself and everyone else on the Farm.

You are a part of this community. You belong.

2011 Valhalla Film School

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Programs for kids to adults! This summer launches a new twist on the five-year successful legacy of the Valhalla Film School. Exciting animation film program for children aged 8 – 13 for five mornings, and a teen and adult film school with options to learn documentary, animation or digital storytelling each afternoon.

Three award-winning filmmakers will inspire and mentor filmmakers young and young at “art”. Work produced during the Film School week will be showcased at a public screening at the Valhalla Film Festival, July 23rd at the Silverton Gallery.

‘DREAM’ Premieres at The Capitol Theatre

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DID YOU EVER DREAM YOU COULD FLY?

..HE DID.

Join Kootenay Paraglider Pilot, Benjamin Jordan, as he flies across Canada by the seat of his pants in this beautiful and emotional documentary about realizing a dream, inspiring youth and setting a new World Distance Record.

SEE THE TRAILER: http://aboveandbeyondkootenays.com/

$10 Adults, $5 Children (12 and under). All proceeds will be used to create bursaries to enroll children from local, low-income homes into Tipi Camp’s (W.I.S.E) program – Wilderness Immersion For Self Esteem

International Women’s Day Centennial Celebration

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Join us to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day.  There will be theatre, music and Dance depicting  the past 100 years of the women’s movement. What’s changed? What’s stayed the same?  Silent Auction, Bake Sale, textiles and Cafe Feminino available.  Doors open @ 6:30, for more info call 250 352 9916 or check us out on Facebook or at our website.