Film/ Music Explosion! 2011

Call for Submissions: Film/ Music Explosion!

This program is an annual part of the $100 Film Festival where three bands and three filmmakers are partnered to create a short film on Super 8, based on music by the individual bands. Each film premieres as the nightly kick-off of the $100 Film Festival, with live musical accompaniment.

Musicians Submissions need -
1. One Song
2. A description of your band/ group
3. Mailed or e-mailed to CSIF by Dec 1, 2020

Mailing info:

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$100 Film Festival - FME
J2, 2711 Battleford Ave. SW
Calgary, AB T3E 7L4

Filmmakers Submissions need -
2. an expression of interest to Melanie Wilmink at

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3. When the music is released, you will submit a proposal based on the song you have chosen (max 1 page)
4. Deadline for proposals is Jan 1, 2021

Blog

Classic Film November 2010

by Murray Smith

First off: it’s difficult to keep a movie this distinctive a secret, let alone a surprise. On top of that, I think it’s also the best quality 16mm print I’ve seen in the CSIF’s library to date. There’s an irony here about how well the film has aged, but I can’t tell you why just yet. But know this: there is a swimming pool, and it’s a key part of the story, though you’d probably never conjure it up otherwise. Oh, there’s comedy, drama, and plenty of Hollywoodisms (quite literally), too—but more importantly, healthy doses of subtle social commentary, outstanding writing, and memorable characters! It might also have been nominated for every Oscar ever, so at the end of the day, I have a hunch you’ll