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The SJIWFF Closing Night Party is a dull affair.

admin — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 08:24:31 +0000

How can you not be depressed upon returning?

St. John’s Intl Women’s Film Festival Cod Tongue Dinner

admin — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 08:22:09 +0000

Cod tongues are a regional specialty and I make it my habit to try local food.

Videos From The Festival – Post Festival Depression Hits Hard

admin — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 08:17:48 +0000

Post Festival Depression Hits Hard After the St. John’s Intl Film Fest.I was the Official blogger of the St. John’s Intl Film Festival. Rachel Peters and I shot this mockumentary 2 weeks after the festival, about our struggle coping being back in the “centre of the universe.” That’s what St. John’sers affectionately call Toronto.

Yes, this video is full of inside jokes. So here’s a little glossary that may help.

Kelly Davis – is the unsinkable festival director

NIFCO – the Newfoundland Independent Film Coop

Snowball – the amazing dancing cockatiel that became our mascot at the fest

Noreen Golfman – is the festival CEO/founder

Panfried cod tongues – are a delicacy – and are very yummy. You missed out Megan!

“The Song” – is the theme song of the festival’s 2007 animated trailer, which was animated by Rachel Peters, and opened every screening.

Rosemary House – is a producer/director in St. John’s. She hosted a lovely luncheon at her home for all the delegates of the fest, which until we got there, we thought was the name of the Organization ( like Ronald McDonald House”. )

Barbara Doran – “Random Passage” producer whose latest film opened up the film fest.

Rachel did really eat fire.

And we hula-hooped at the closing party.
Sorry for the bad sound. We shot fast and dirty.

The Canadian Blues – A Funny Song About What Gives Canadians The Blues

admin — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 00:14:08 +0000

I shot and edited this video of our “Cure Your Holiday Blues” party held at the Gladstone Hotel in Toronto, Dec 18, 2006. Part of the fun and games included a blues verse-writing contest, where guests submitted lyrics after getting a brief lesson in writing for the 12 bar blues from Paul Quarrington. This video shows the band PorkBelly Futures singing the winning verses on stage.

Featuring Paul Quarrington, Rebecca Campbell, Paul Reddick.

Party hosted by BookShorts.com, StrangeDuck.com and porkbellys.com.

Congrats to Joey Bechta who was the #1 lyrics prize winner.

The Canadian Blues – A Tale of Bitter Woes

admin — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 03:32:47 +0000

I shot and edited this video of our “Cure Your Holiday Blues” party held at the Gladstone Hotel in Toronto, Dec 18, 2006. Part of the fun and games included a blues verse writing contest, where guests submitted lyrics after getting a brief lesson in writing for the blues from Paul Quarrington. This video shows the band PorkBelly Futures singing the winning verses on stage much to the delight of the audience.

Featuring Paul Quarrington, Rebecca Caldwell, Paul Reddick.

Party hosted by BookShorts.com, StrangeDuck.com and porkbellys.com.

Congrats to Joey Bechta who was the #1 lyrics prize winner.

BookShorts Lounge at BookExpo Canada

admin — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 03:01:39 +0000

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1st film in the BookShorts.com videoblog series.

Editor/ Storyeditor: Irene Duma
Camera: Allyson Reid