Information About the 2009 Festival
- Dates
- Film Listings
- About ReFrame 2009
- Speakers
- Filmakers Panel
- Performances
- In Late Night
- Arts Shows
- Your Inner Artist
- Bazaar
- Next Generation
Dates
January 23 to 25 2009
Friday Jan. 23, 2009
Saturday Jan. 24, 2009
Sunday Jan. 25, 2009
Welcome!
We are now a healthy and growing five years old — and this year the festival has a new name. The former Traveling World Community Film Festival: Peterborough has officially become ReFrame Peterborough International Film Festival.
Film Listings (Alphabetical)
- ... What Makes Me Happy
- Aboriginality
- Addicted to Cheap Shopping
- Addicted to Plastic: the Rise and Demise of a Modern Miracle
- Alethea
- Angels of Fire
- Another Kind of Dance, Two
- Bevel Up
- Blue Gold: World Water Wars
- Body and Soul: Diana and Kathy
- Breadmakers
- Breaking Ranks
- Carts of Darkness
- Chasing Wild Horses
- Circle
- Club Native
- Deadly Playground
- Deb-we-win Ge-kend-am-aan / Our Place In the Circle
- Do Not Go Gently
- English Surgeon
- Flores De Ruanda (Flowers of Rwanda)
- Garbage Warrior
- Gene Boy Come Home
- Generation XXL
- Ghosts
- How to Be Australian with Raj and Vim
- Iron Ladies of Liberia
- Kids + Money
- La Corona (The Crown)
- Land of the Silver Birch... Home of the Beaver
- Mandatory Service
- Me Masi and Mr. Clean
- Meet Me Out of the Siege
- Milosevic on Trial
- My Happy End
- Oil + Water
- Outside of EUrope
- Pauls Opa
- Please Vote for Me: Why Domocracy
- Return to Nepal
- Road to Baleya
- S/He
- Salim Baba
- Searching 4 Sandeep
- Sexy Inc
- She's a Boy I Knew
- Shikashika
- Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai
- The Beloved Ones
- The Dancing Forest / La forêt danse
- The Greatest Silence: Rape in the Congo
- The Sari Soldiers
- The Sweetest Embrace: Return to Afghanistan
- The Women's Kingdom
- The World According to Monsanto
- This Time We Can't Say We Didn't Know / "Ovog puta ne moZemo reci da nismo znali"
- Tiger Spirit
- To See if I'm Smiling
- Today the Hawk takes the Chick
- Tomboy
- Twelve
- Ukuleles for Peace
- Warrior Boyz
- When Clouds Clear
- Wild Horse Redemption
- Wings of Defeat
- Zoom (KPR) Adoption: A Family Story
About the Festival
What’s in a name, and why ReFrame? Quite a bit. We are now a totally made-in-Peterborough festival. In our first year most of our films were selected by the World Community Film Festival in Courtenay, British Columbia. Last year was the first time our committee programmed all of its own films. We have since chosen the name ReFrame because it reflects what we want to do.
The independently made films we choose don’t just cover international issues; they re-frame them. They tell stories that often get little or no media coverage but need to be seen and heard by all members of our community. They provoke thought and offer insight. Mainstream media often explore issues from an outside observer’s point of view, while we try to choose films that refocus the lens to get a closer look at the insiders’ perspectives — the people who have lived the experience.
ReFrame celebrates the latest works created by filmmakers from our community, Canada, and around the world. We select films that will develop the audience’s appreciation for and awareness of arts and culture in contemporary media. The 2009 program brings together film screenings, filmmakers’ panels, children’s and high-school programs, workshops, art exhibits, fair trade crafts, international foods, live performances, volunteers, and community partnerships.
This year we are excited to collaborate with the MUSE Film Series, Aboriginal, and local filmmakers on pre-festival premieres. The REELKids six programs for elementary school children now have an audience of over 3,000 and our high school program will focus on smaller numbers but dig deep into understanding and practicing the art of social justice filmmaking.
ReFrame involves over a hundred community organizations and local businesses. Community group representatives introduce films to help the audience make the connection between what is happening in the film and what is happening locally. Over sixty volunteers from all ages and walks of life step forward to make the festival a reality.
Thank you. Thank you for coming to the festival. Thanks to all of you who belong to community organizations that sponsor the festival. ReFrame is a festival by, for, and of the people.
We hope you enjoy.
Speakers
Carole Roy Celebration
of Human Dignity
Friday Night’s feature presentation is in honour of Carole Roy, one of
the festival co-founders of the Traveling World Community Film Festival
Peterborough. Carole’s community vision was the inspiration for
this festival 5 years ago. Carole has since moved away from our
community but her idea and underlying philosophy of human dignity
resonates deeply in the members of the festival organizing
committee. Friday night is the 2nd annual Carole Roy Celebration
of Human Dignity.
Filmmakers Panel
Urgency: Stories that Need Telling
- Why did you choose to tell this story?
- Can you talk about how you chose to make the film and why?
- How about funding films like this?
Su Ditta Panel Moderator
Su Ditta is President and CEO of
Wild Ideas Arts Consulting, a private consulting firm that specializes
in strategic planning, facilitation, arts management and arts policy
development and program review. She has worked professionally in the
Canadian arts and culture sector for almost 30 years. While her
specialty is the media and visual arts, Su has also worked for dance,
theatre, music and multidisciplinary, community-based arts
organizations.
Lester Alfonso, Twelve 2008
Director, Producer, Writer, Editor
Lester Alfonso is a filmmaker, writer and video artist whose work has appeared on CBC's ZeD TV, Nickelodeon Asia and Salon.com. Trying to Be Some Kind of Hero, his award-winning documentary tracing the footsteps of his missing grandfather, was the official selection for more than a dozen film festivals across North America. “Twelve” won the National Film Board of Canada's Reel Diversity competition in 2007. This is his first film with the NFB.
Ian Connacher,
Addicted to Plastic, 2008
Director, Writer, Producer
For more than 10 years, Ian Connacher has been documenting solutions to environmental issues. He has written for various newspapers and magazines including Shift, Canadian Geographic and The Globe and Mail. He also co-founded Earth Change Productions, which distributed a documentary on climate change solutions to schools and libraries in 2000. In 2001, Ian produced segments for CBC's SUNDAY show and then spent 5 years producing segments for the science show Daily Planet on Discovery Canada. In 2005, Ian founded Cryptic Moth Productions and produced a short film entitled Alphabet Soup, which chronicles a scientific voyage to an ocean vortex where plastic debris accumulates. This was the inspiration for Addicted to Plastic.
Tracey Deer –Club Native, 2008
Director, Writer, Producer
Tracey Deer, a Mohawk from the community of Kahnawake, obtained her bachelor’s degree in Film Studies from the Ivy League Dartmouth College in 2000. Tracy directed, filmed and wrote, Mohawk Girls, the story about the lives of three Mohawk teenagers growing up on the Kahnawake reserve. Mohawk Girls won the Alanis Obomsawin Best Documentary Award at the Imaginenative Film Festival in 2005. Her latest project, Club Native, is a feature documentary examining the concept of modern Native identity. The film has been recognized as Best Canadian Film Award, 2008 DOXA film Festival, Vancouver and Best Canadian Film Award, 2008 First Peoples’ Festival, Montreal. She has also co-directed a feature documentary about a Mohawk immersion elementary school, her first short fiction film.
Robert Lang,
Return to Napal, 2008
Director, Writer, Producer
Robert Lang is a director, producer, writer and cameraman who, over
the past fifteen years, has been responsible for production of over 150
television programs, among them: the 3-part Gemini Award winning series
Diamond Road (TVO, Discovery Times Channel, ZDF/Arte); 3 seasons of 72 Hours:True Crime (CBC, TLC); and 5 seasons of the hit series Exhibit A: Secrets of Forensic Science (Discovery/CTV, TLC).
Since he first began as a director/cameraman at the NFB in Montreal in
the 1970s, themes of sustainability and biodiversity have been central
to his work in documentaries film making. Return to Nepal is his third film with Bruce Cockburn.
Amy Miller,
Outside of Europe, 2007
Director, Producer, Manager, Writer, Editor
'Outside of EUrope' is Amy’s first documentary project. Amy background is in popular education and organizing within social movements. She’s currently involved with numerous media projects, including reporting for The Dominion, Free Speech Radio News and Groundwire. She believes documentary films are a strong medium to educate and spark debate on pressing social issues. Amy is currently directing a full length documentary film called ‘Myths for Profit: Canada’s Role in Industries of War and Peace.’
Bay Weyman,
Road to Baleya, 2008
Filmmaker
Bay Weyman is an award-winning Canadian filmmaker with over 20 years experience in writing, producing, and directing documentary films. Weyman has explored his parallel interests in social issues and popular culture through a wide variety of productions, ranging from reality series and social docs, to arts documentary and performance films. His work has been broadcast by all the major networks in Canada, and as far away as New Zealand. Although Weyman is best-known for his work, Spirits of Havana, a profile of jazz flutist Jane Bunnett he continues to write, produce and direct documentary films with his production company Close Up Films. His most recent work is Road to Baleya. You can see Road to Baleya on Friday January 23 at 5:15 p.m. at Showplace.
Performances
Unity Singers
(Performing Saturday January 24 @ 2:15 before the film “Club Native”)
The Unity Singers were formed in 2000 by a group of women at Trent University.
They sing traditional and contemporary hand drum songs in several Algonkian languages.
The Hand Drum has performed in many varied venues over the years they have been together.
They sing for the joy of singing and just as important, to keep traditional songs alive for the
generations to come.
PCVS African Drumming Group (Performing Friday January 23 @ 7:30 before
the film “Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai)
PCVS (omit African) Drumming Group
The 15 members strong PCVS African Drumming Group works with rhythms coming
mostly from West Africa, but has recently begun to broaden its repertoire.
They are led by student, Jake Ferguson.
Trent International Student Choir (Performing Friday January 23 @
7:30 before the film "Taking Root: The vision of Wangari Maathai)
The Trent International Student Choir is one many clubs through the Trent International Student Association. Students from around the world join together creating beautiful music from around the world. They perform a broad array of music representative of the countries the students call home.
Spoken Word Artists
(Performing Saturday, January 24 @ 7:30 before the film "Ghosts")
Live performances by Ottawa spoken word artist Greg "Ritallin" Frankson and
Toronto-based electronic music composer and performance poet Gein Wong,
exploring the realities faced by migrant workers right here in Canada.
www.ritallin.com
www.geinwong.com
In Late Night
The Late Night program is back by popular demand. Please join us Friday night for the “Community Reception” and Saturday night for Beats for Justice. Details below.
Community Reception
(Friday Night @ 9:30 pm)
Where: Downstairs at Showplace
When: Friday night after the “feature film.”
Join us downstairs immediately following the Friday night
feature to celebrate the opening of our 5th annual festival. The
reception is an opportunity to mix, meet and mingle with filmmakers,
volunteers, sponsors and most importantly you, our wonderful audience.
Entertainment will be provided by Jonah Cristall-Clarke, a Peterborough
born, jazz musician who now arranges, composes and teaches music in
Toronto.
Beats for Justice!
(Saturday Night @ 9:30)
Where: The Spill Café (On George St., north of Hunter)
When: Saturday, January 24
at 9:30 pm
Featured poets: Ritallin (Ottawa spoken word artist) and Gein Wong (Toronto-based electronic music composer and performance poet). Featured film: Min-Sook Lee's Sedition, starring wordsmiths Rafeef, Boonaa and LAL.
Art Shows in the Downtown
(Friday January 23 until Sunday January 26, 2009 at specified locations)
Need a break from watching film? Take a walk throughout the downtown and visit the “Still ReFrame” Art Shows.
Exhibition of Photos:
Ruins of Architectural Structures
Where: The Spill Cafe
Address: 414 George St. N
When: January 18 - February 28
This exhibition explores the ruins of architectural structures that have been neglected and abandoned. There are still traces of human life poking through the remains which the photographer recognizes and amplifies in black and white photos. What does a plethora of abandoned buildings say about the way we live? These photos become a testament to the antiquity of the buildings, which could disappear at any moment.
Exhibition of Photography
by Corin Ford Forrester
Where: Black Honey
Address: 221 Hunter St. W. Peterborough
When: January 31- March 13, 2009
Corin’s black and white art photographs blend images of the feminine form with landscapes both natural and manmade. They explore the tremendous impact that human beings have on the planet and the beauty and value of what we stand to lose.
“Film Show” and Video Installation
Where: Blue Tomato
Address: 168 Hunter St. Peterborough
When January 9-31, 2009
The "Film Show" in the upstairs gallery displays visual art pieces, exploring the medium of film and how it is used to highlight important issues. Also notice the video installation in our front window from January 10th - February 10th.
Zimbabwe Exhibits
Where: Nata’s Café
Address: 376 George St. Peterborough
When: January 23-26, 2009
This year 2.4 million Sub Saharan Africans will die of AIDS, a number that is increasing each year. There are few dollars or resources to make a sizable impact on the crisis. For many years a group of Peterborough volunteers have raised money and supplies and have volunteered at the Howard Hospital in Zimbabwe, a country with one of the highest rates of HIV in the world. Larry Gillman's last trip was with his son Steve, and this photo exhibit looks at the crisis through the eyes of one volunteer.
Changing Views: Viewing Change
Where: Peterborough Arts Umbrella
Address: 378 Aylmer St.-(side entrance behind Peterborough
Green-Up)
When: January 5-30, 2009
Changing Views: Viewing Change, an art show by teacher Cydnee Hosker’s Grade 12 printmaking class at Peterborough Collegiate (PCVS), depicts students’ understanding of our modern world as they challenge views to respond to their creative interpretations.
Poster Exhibition, Syracuse Cultural Workers
Where: Peterborough Public Library
Address: 345 Aylmer St.
When: January 23-26, 2009
Sponsored by Ontario Secondary Teachers Federation Equity and Diversity
The Syacuse Central Workers mission is to help create a culture that
honors diversity and celebrates community; that inspires and nurtures
justice, equality and freedom; that respects our fragile Earth and all
its beings; that encourages and supports all forms of creative
expression.
“Twelve”: An Artist Perspective
Where: Peterborough Public Library
Address: 345 Aylmer St.
When: January 23-26, 2009
A collection of original paintings inspired by the film “Twelve” by
Lester Alfonso. The artwork depicts the local artists idea
of “Twelve”
Exhibition of Photos called “Palestine Through Our Eyes”
Where: Showplace
Address: 290 George St. N, Peterborough
When: January 20-26, 2009
Palestine Through Our Eyes: 60 Years Since the Nakba. Birthright Replugged is an organization that provides a unique opportunity for Palestinian children in refugee camps in the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria, to visit Jerusalem, the sea, and the villages their grandparents fled in 1948. This exhibition features the children's own photographs and writings from their journeys.www.birthrightunplugged.org/
Women Helping Women:
Photo Voice
Where: Market Hall
Address: 336 George St. N., Peterborough
When: January 23-26, 2009
A photo-voice project created by women in local women's peer support groups. The photo's are taken by women in Peterborough area.
Your Inner Artist
Workshops have been added this year to give our audience an opportunity to express themselves using art, a response to the stories seen in film. Artists will facilitate the community art projects, so don’t miss this new and exciting opportunity to participate in a collective art project
Tent for Darfur:
Community Art Project
Where: The Spill
Address: 414 George St. N.
When: Saturday January 24,
2p.m.-5:30 p.m.
The "Peace Tent Project “is a community-based project that envisions a powerful union of artistic creativity and social concern in response to the crisis in Darfur. We encourage the Peterborough community to respond to the humanitarian crisis in Darfur, Sudan by participating in the decoration of a canvas refugee tent --with images of hope, love, freedom, humanity, and peace.
Together we will create a tent that is both a unique work of art and a focal point within Peterborough for learning about, assisting and establishing a relationship with the people of Sudan. Cameras will accompany the tent to record the (painting) process and will be sent to Darfur with the tent. The two sets of images documenting this journey will be exhibited publicly as an on-line exhibition. For more information contact art@mickyrenders.ca
Drumming Circle for Peace:
Community Art Project
Where: Peterborough Art’s Umbrella
Address 378 Aylmer St. North-(side entrance, behind Peterborough Green-Up)
When: Sunday Jan. 25, 12-2:00 pm
The drum has been part of the community experience for at least
10,000 years and still today it is being used as a bridge for
differences of thought, religion and lifestyle as well as helping to
create a common ground, to build stronger community. No one culture
holds dominion over drumming and people drum in every country all
across the earth. Peterborough is no exception.
Come
and join the ReFrame Drumming Circle during the festival. Anyone
with a desire to drum is welcome to participate. A sense of
rhythm or lack thereof is not considered to be a hindrance in our drum
circle. Everyone across a wide range of skill levels from expert to
novice is encouraged to join in. We will have drums available or
you can bring a drum. Members of the PCVS Drumming Group will lead the circle.
International Bazaar
Downstairs at Showplace you will find the International Bazaar. At the Bazaar there will be food vendors, international goods for sale, coffee, drinks and a comfortable place to discuss films. If you are taking a break from films, don’t forget to visit. Here’s a selection of our vendors for 2009:
A Taste of Russia
Cabbage Rolls, Perogies, Blinis, and more – made with local ingredients.
Inna Trotchine. atasteofrussia@cogeco.net.
Black Duck Wild Rice.
Natural wild rice from Peterborough area.
James Whetung. 657-1301.
Greek Community of Peterborough
Souvlaki, salads, desserts
Thomas Paligianni, President.
Jess' Kitchen
Indian food: Meals to Go, Snacks, and Veggie Options.
742-4893
Kids for all Kids
Muffins, cookies, coffee, tea and juice to support local youth group.
kidsforallkids@yahoo.com
New Canadians Centre Chefs
International foods from Korea, Mexico, Philippines and more.
743-0882
Perpetua’s Knitting
Toques, mittens, scarves, and socks, made with alpaca wool.
742-4458
Voices of Burma
Artwork by Burmese migrants and refugees living in Thailand.
trentvoicesofburma@gmail.com
Zatoun
Fair trade olive oil from Palestine
www.zatoun.com
The Free Market
Come take what you need and donate what you don't at this
free store. opirg@trentu.ca
The Next Generation
ReelKids Film Festival
Where, Showplace & Market Hall
When January 20 21, 22/09
ReelKids Film Festival, the very successful children’s branch of ReFrame Peterborough International Film Festival. Children from Peterborough and area watch award winning films on topics including the environment, indigenous people, social justice and world issues. If you are interested in more information about REELKids please visit our website at www.quidnovis.com/reelkids or e-mail reelkidsfilmfestival@gmail.com
The Reframe Festival: A High School Social Issues Film Festival
Where: Thomas A Stewart
When: February 2009 (date TBA)
Secondary students from all KPR schools and other secondary schools in the Peterborough area will have an exciting opportunity to see films by acclaimed local and international film makers about social issues affecting young people today. As many as 400 students may attend the screenings where they will also meet film makers and have a chance to ask questions about film making and about the social issues contained in the films presented. Ten students from each school will also be able to attend workshops with filmmakers and video artists.
