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AWARD-WINNING INDIGENOUS FILM PROGRAM WAPIKONI: CINEMA ON WHEELS ROLLS INTO ONTARIO

AWARD-WINNING INDIGENOUS FILM PROGRAM WAPIKONI: CINEMA ON WHEELS ROLLS INTO ONTARIO

Montreal, July 12, 2017- As part of Wapikoni Mobile’s first-ever coast-to-coast tour, WapikoniCinema on Wheels will be stopping in various cities and communities across Ontario from July 13 to mid August to bring a selection of incredible short films with compelling stories and incredible visuals directed by Indigenous youth from Eastern Canada to urban areas and remote communities. The Wapikoni: Cinema on Wheels tour is part of “Wapikoni From Coast to Coast: Reconciliation Through the Media Arts”, a project under the patronage of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO and supported by the Government of Canada.

Cinema on Wheels offers three distinct programmes of shorts films that were selected in prestigious film festivals such as Sundance, the Toronto International Film Festival, the Montreal International Documentary Festival, the Cannes Film Market, etc.: the general public (14 shorts), the teen (10 shorts) and the youth 7-12 (8 shorts) programmes. Witness the flowering of a new generation of talented young Indigenous filmmakers, learn about other cultures and participate in a discussion about Indigenous films and realities with the projectionists-facilitators. The choice of these works, with their unique stories, is aimed at discovering dynamic Indigenous voices and incredible talents coming straight from the communities.

“One of Wapikoni’s most cherished dreams has come true: Making the voices of Indigenous youth with whom we’ve been working for over 13 years echo throughout Canada, establishing a dialogue between communities of all origins through their films. These works are a unique part of Indigenous cultural heritage,” says Manon Barbeau, Executive Director of Wapikoni.

Calendar:

  • July 13, 9 pm: Kenora (Anicinabe Park, Mikana Way)
  • July 18, 8:30 pm: Saugeen (Fabulous Festival of Fringe)
  • We are currently booking more dates and taking reservations. Our calendar is updated daily.

“Through the project “Wapikoni from Coast to Coast: Building Bridges and Reconciliation through Media Arts”, young Indigenous Canadians will have the opportunity to be heard and to exchange ideas. The audiovisual and musical creative workshops will give young creators the chance to express themselves, and the resulting works will be presented in several communities across the country. Let’s take advantage of the 150th anniversary of Confederation to have a positive dialogue and to strengthen relations between us all,” said the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage.

About Wapikoni

Wapikoni Mobile is a travelling audiovisual and musical creation studio dedicated to Indigenous youth. Since 2004, Wapikoni has visited over 20 nations and accompanied thousands of participants who worked to direct over 950 short films translated into several languages. These films have received 146 awards and honours at national and international festivals and have been part of prestigious events such as the Sundance Film Festival and the Cannes Film Market. Wapikoni Mobile is under the patronage of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, an organization that serves as a bridge between Canadians and the vital work of UNESCO—the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

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Magenta Baribeau | 514 276-9274 #238 | media@wapikoni.ca

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