PictureNL’s Year of the Arts Film Series, which shines a spotlight on the talented filmmakers from this province, continues this fall.
The October film will be Maudie, starring Ethan Hawke and Sally Hawkins and filmed in St. John’s, Keels and Trinity Bay. The film will be screened at The Rooms on October 17 and at the Rotary Arts Centre in Corner Brook on October 21. PictureNL will moderate a question-and-answer session after the screenings with director Aisling Walsh. Aisling Walsh will also host a free Beginner Screenwriting Workshop in Corner Brook on Monday, October 21, at the Rotary Arts Centre. To register, visit the Rotary Arts Centre website.
The November event will highlight six local short films: Faeries – Black Creates Program; Poster Child – Brianna Russell; Thumbs Up – Mike Simms; After – Nyah Williams; Scored by Time – Nicola Hawkins; and Sweet Pickle – Lois Brown. The date for this screening is November 21 at The Rooms and November 18 on the West Coast.
The December screening will be A Christmas Fury, starring Mary Walsh, Jonny Harris, Shaun Majumder, Joel Thomas Hynes and more, follows the Hatching, Matching and Dispatching family during a particularly catastrophic Christmas. This event will take place on December 5 in St. John’s and December 18 in Corner Brook.
Tickets for these events can be purchased at The Rooms by calling 709-757-8090 or visiting The Rooms website. Tickets for Corner Brook screenings can be purchased on the Rotary Arts Centre’s website or by calling their box office at 709-630-0012.
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“PictureNL’s Year of the Arts Film Series has been a great way to showcase the talent that exists in our local film industry. The fall schedule is excellent and I encourage anyone who is interested to take in the final screenings.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
“With the Year of the Arts screenings, we’ve not only celebrated the rich talent and history of Newfoundland and Labrador’s film industry but also connected communities across the province with stories that resonate on a local and global scale. The success of these screenings reinforces our commitment to nurturing and showcasing the unique voices of our filmmakers, and we’re excited to see the continued growth and recognition of our homegrown talent.”
Laura Churchill
CEO, Picture NL
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