Join acclaimed filmmakers Guy Maddin and Matthew Rankin for a compelling discussion on how Winnipeg, as their muse, and the Winnipeg Film Group have shaped their creative journeys. Explore the city’s influence on their distinctive cinematic visions and the role of this unique community in gaining global recognition. This panel delves into the intersection of place, artistry, and filmmaking in Winnipeg’s vibrant film scene and will be moderated by Angela Heck, producer, director, and Executive Director of the Whistler Film Festival Society.
Presented in partnership with the Winnipeg Film Group.
Date and time: Saturday, January 25, 2025, 5:00 PM
Venue: Dave Barber Cinematheque, Main Floor - 100 Arthur Street, Winnipeg, MB
Cost:
$0 for OSM members
$0 for WFG members
$15 General Admission
Note: Tickets must be purchased from Dave Barber Cinematheque in advance. Limited availability.
About the Panelists
Guy Maddin has directed or co-directed thirteen feature-length movies, including Rumours (2024), My Winnipeg (2007), and The Saddest Music in the World (2003). His screenwriting collaborators include Nobel Laureate Kazuo Ishiguro, poet John Ashbery, and longtime friend George Toles. His movies Archangel (1990) & The Heart of the World (2000) both won National Society of Film Critics Awards for Best Experimental Film.
Matthew Rankin is a Winnipeg-born filmmaker known for Universal Language (2024), The Twentieth Century (2019) and Municipal Relaxation Module (2022). Universal Language (2024), Matthew Rankin's latest film, is Canada's official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards.