September 26th.
September 26th: ALONE TOGETHER
Catherine Dubois, Edmonton AB
Experimental
Snippets of my life overlaid with each other to propose new meaning.
Koni Macdonald, Edmonton AB
Experimental
This quirky film hints that a wonky traffic security camera has captured an energetic woman dancing to the beat of her own drum.
Valerie LeBlanc, Moncton NB
Experimental
This video performance is an experiment in ‘Mise en abyme’, the infinity effect.
production assistance:
Daniel H. Dugas
video:
Valerie LeBlanc, 2016
Amit Giri, Guwahati India
Live Action
The film is an abstract version of how a child looses itself while it confronts the real world, a complete contrast of world it aspires.
Anthony Goetz & Robert Latte, Vancouver BC
Live Action
A day in the life of a young woman and a young man on opposite sides of the world.
Valerie LeBlanc, 2016
September 27th.
September 27th: CHANGES
Konrad Puchalski, Zielona Gora Poland
Live Action
This is just another day in the Polish village. For this boy every , each one of them is valuable.
Linnea Ritland, Vancouver BC
Experimental (Kids Program)
A musing on change. Inspired by Bonobo’s song “Stay the Same”.
Saman Hosseinpuor, Sanandaj Iran
Live Action
A girl’s walk to school gets interrupted, with ironic results.
September 28th.
September 28th: MYSTERIOUS FORCES
KING DANCE by Carlito Ghioni. Edmonton AB
Animation (Kids Program)
A formal ceremony at the king palace is stormed by an unusual couple of musicians and dee-jays – transforming the royal family into stage stars
Andrew O’Connor, Hamilton ON
Animation Experimental
We are become part of that unfeeling universe that sleeps when we are at our quickest and burns red when we lie asleep.
Demmi Dupri, Edmonton AB
Animation
Lost footage found of Frederic The Great!! Fred Watch his magic on this rare 8mm film reel!
September 29th.
September 29th: OUT & ABOUT
Zoe Slusar, Black Diamond AB
Live Action
Life is made for wandering. Follow two young people on their day of laughter, skateboarding, pancakes and enjoying each other’s presence.
John Osborne, Edmonton AB
Animation Experimental
A man walks through parks and city streets. Real images, special effects and animation are combined to create a dreamlike yet almost real landscape.
September 30th.
September 30th: SIGNS & SYMBOLS
Heather Noel, Edmonton AB
Experimental
A DIY 16mm haptic journey through the thought reservoir.
Christopher Bugg & Shawn Kinley, Calgary AB
Live Action
A Hero must decide between a book and a phone for entertainment, however one of them is harboring a dark secret!
Sylvain Beyries, Lancaster Park AB
Animation
In a creative process sometimes an idea will take off and may go far beyond any expectations.
Paulina Twardzik, Edmonton AB
Live Action Doc (Kids Program)
Adventures of a girl and a hat and those who want it.
October 1st.
October 1st: CONNECTIONS
Laurel Beckman, Santa Barbara CA
Animation Experimental
The video poetically addresses the relationship between the brain, the mind (consciousness), and affect; featuring the neurocentric quest to map otherwise elusive feelings.
Neil Bryan, Edmonton AB
Animation (Kids Program)
A short film exploring the fascinating life and habits of the rare aquatic Shell-Piglet.
Shell-piglets created by E.J. Bryan
Joshua Leftwich, Sante Fe NM
Live Action
A simple story of revenge and paper airplanes
Kids Selected Program
Linnea Ritland, Vancouver BC
Experimental (Kids Program)
A musing on change. Inspired by Bonobo’s song “Stay the Same”.
Neil Bryan, Edmonton AB
Animation (Kids Program)
A short film exploring the fascinating life and habits of the rare aquatic Shell-Piglet.
Shell-piglets created by E.J. Bryan
Paulina Twardzik, Edmonton AB
Live Action Doc (Kids Program)
Adventures of a girl and a hat and those who want it.
Saman Hosseinpuor, Sanandaj Iran
Live Action
A girl’s walk to school gets interrupted, with ironic results.
September 20:
GOTTA MINUTE AWARDS PROGRAM
Gotta Minute Film Festival 2016 Award Winners:
1st Prize
Saman Hosseinpour
Fish
2nd Prize
Henning Lederer
Ernest
3rd Prize
Adolfo Ruiz
Lines
Best Animation
Carlito Ghioni
King Dance
Best Documentary
Anthony Goertz & Robert Latte
The Other Side
Best Media Art For Young Audiences
Saman Hosseinpour
Fish
Best Local Youth Short
Pauline Twardzik
The Sparkly Hat
Spirit of Edmonton Award
John Osborne
Walking in the CIty
Audience Choice Award
Konrad Puchalski
This is Just Another Day