Arts
6 Possibilities: Speculations on the Origin of Form
Dance choreographed for the camera features double exposures in the filming process in this work that speculates on the origins of life.
Aaron Paquette • From the Spirit
Documentary on atist Aaron Paquette. In talking about his work, Aaron says, “When I began to work seriously as a painter, I wanted to do something that would help reinforce the positive aspects of Native spirituality, and to reflect back to First Nations people everywhere the feeling of strength, unity and pride in our shared heritage."
Aboard the Pater Noster
This collaboration between choreographer Aszure Barton and filmmaker Daniel Conrad portrays a little tribe of humans trying to make sense of their dehumanized lives, as they pass through the city of Prague.
Abraham Anghik Ruben • From the Spirit
Documentary on Abraham Anghik Ruben. His carvings are deeply rooted in the Shamanic traditions of his ancestors, and his work is in major collections all over the world.
Actuality: The Art and Life of Allan King
Actuality is a definitive portrait of the great filmmaker, Allan King.
Agawa Canyon
In this collaboration with Lorna Boschman's Digital Stories project, Harris Taylor recalls the influence of her family's connection to the Agawa Canyon in Northeastern Ontario.
Al Neil: A Portrait
Film artist David Rimmer pays tribute to Al Neil, an institution in West Coast art mythology in this portrait of the musician, poet and sculptor.
All Things Nice
By the time girls have become women, they've been socialized to associate beauty with slenderness. In All Things Nice, filmmakers Lulu Keating and Elisabeth Belliveau all but founder themselves in an act of hilarious subversion-a contest to see who can stomach the most Cherry Blossom chocolate bars!
AMPLIFY HER
Three female electronic dance music artists battle demons from painful pasts as they emerge to become beacons on the global festival scene. Along their journeys, they encounter plenty of resistance as they dare to enter the male-dominated realm of electronic music and EDM.
Andy Everson • From the Spirit
Documentary on artist Andy Everson. He began drawing Northwest Coast art at an early age and has followed in the footsteps of his Kwakiutl ancestors in creating bold and unique representations that remain rooted in the age-old traditions.
Appassionata: The Extraordinary Life and Music of Sonia Eckhardt-Gramatte
Documentary on composer and artistic rebel Sophie-Carmen (Sonia) Eckhardt-Gramatte.
April Mercredi • From the Spirit
Documentary on artist April Mercredi. She began painting in her 60s and uses natural elements like feathers, rocks and sticks in her artwork, while drawing on Aboriginal imagery and experiences as a former life skills coach.
Archie Beaulieu • From the Spirit
Documentary on artist Archie Beaulieu. His art reflects his background of hunting, fishing and trapping and his connection to the land and its spirit.
Argillite Carver: Christian White • Ravens and Eagles: Haida Art (Series 1)
Multi-disciplinary artist Christian White carves elaborate Haida stories, imbued with a sense tradition, into an indigenous slate known as argillite.
The Art of Compassion
The Art of Compassion presents parallel portraits of two men who have transformed painful experiences into sources of creative inspiration. Their moving stories resonate with themes of healing, appreciation for nature, and spiritual growth.
The Art of Peacemaking
The Art of Peacemaking documents the creation of The Gun Sculpture, a large sculptural work and powerful anti-violence statement constructed from 7,000 assault rifles, land mines, handguns and grenades from Canada and around the world.
Athlii Gwaii: The Line at Lyell, Parts 1 & 2 • Ravens and Eagles: Haida Art (Series 2)
In 1985, a small but resolute group of Haida elders joined the front lines to fight clearcutting on Lyell Island.
BACKBONE: Vancouver Experimental Cinema 1967-1981
Celebrating artistic innovation in Vancouver from 1967 to 1981, this documentary follows a period when Canada was an international hub for experimental film. Vancouver artists, on Canada's west coast, had a particularly dynamic scene that inspired an enduring body of work that resonates today.
Bak Wo Son (Reflections): Jeff Bear, Parts 1 & 2 • Storytellers in motion (Series 2)
In this episode of Storytellers in motion, director and producer Jeff Bear is profiled.
Barry Barclay 1944-2008: A Requiem Parts 1 & 2 • Storytellers in motion (Series 3)
In this episode of Storytellers in motion, filmmaker Barry Barclay is profiled.
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Bearded Ladies: The Photography of Rosamond Norbury [30min version]
Sharon McGowan salutes the work of Vancouver artist Rosamond Norbury in this edgy and humorous documentary exploring notions of gender and identity.
Bearded Ladies: The Photography of Rosamond Norbury [53min version]
Sharon McGowan salutes the work of Vancouver artist Rosamond Norbury in this edgy and humorous documentary exploring notions of gender and identity.
Beethoven Opus 59 No 3, Allegro Molto
The Borealis String Quartet, one of Canada's finest chamber music ensembles, performs at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts in Vancouver, BC.
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