Category: Arts
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SCHOOL OF HOPE Premieres In Hot Docs’ International Spectrum Competition
SCHOOL OF HOPE Premieres In Hot Docs’ International Spectrum Competition (April 29—May 9) After spending three years with the Moroccan Oulad Boukais tribe, director Mohamed El Aboudi brings optimism to a locked-down world hungry for human connections. A poetic ode to the human spirit, SCHOOL OF HOPE has its international premiere in Hot Docs’…
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DARK BLOSSOM is a startling look into the rarely seen world of Goth culture And Featured at HOT DOCS 2021.
Filled with immersive images and sound, DARK BLOSSOM is a startling look into the rarely seen world of Goth culture and three smart, creative young people looking to escape the prejudices of small town life. With exceptional skill, the film mines the timeless dilemmas of so many young, alienated people struggling to find friendship, love, and community…
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Canadian Rockers Dali Van Gogh Face Their “Past Crimes” in the Lore of Love with New Single & Video — Available Now!
Canadian Rockers Dali Van Gogh Face Their “Past Crimes” in the Lore of Love with New Single & Video — Available Now! Watch “Past Crimes” via YouTube Here Well, with the annual day of ‘unbridled love’ long out of the way, Canadian rockers Dali Van Gogh are soldiering on with a brand new video and…
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2021 CMAONTARIO FESTIVAL & AWARDS Rescheduled for September 3 – 5, 2021 in Hamilton, Ontario Celebrating Ontario’s Country Music Industry
2021 CMAONTARIO FESTIVAL & AWARDS Rescheduled for September 3 – 5, 2021 in Hamilton, Ontario Celebrating Ontario’s Country Music Industry The Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAOntario) has rescheduled the 2021 CMAOntario Festival & Awards Weekend in Hamilton to September 3 – 5, 2021, following the recommendations from officials regarding COVID-19. Previously scheduled for May 28 – 30, the…
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The 2021 Hot Docs Festival will be available for audiences to stream from April 29 to May 9, 2021
The 2021 Hot Docs Festival will be available for audiences to stream from April 29 to May 9 Materials Composed entirely of videos uploaded to social media over the course of 2020, VIRAL tells the story of a rapidly changing world. Through the eyes of 7 protagonists in their early 20’s we follow a new generation, coming to age in…
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PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS Artwork is once again gracing the walls of The Gallery at Mountain Shadows.
PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS Artwork is once again gracing the walls of The Gallery at Mountain Shadows. The latest series by Sébastien Nedjar, “Pursuit of Happiness,” focuses on how today’s global consumer only consumes in order to seek real emotion and approval from others, no matter the cost. Born in Paris and now residing in both…
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JAY GORDON WRIGHT Wants More Cowbell In New Single, “Take Your Time”
Toronto’s JAY GORDON WRIGHT Wants More Cowbell In New Single, “Take Your Time” It’s All Part of the Journey When it Comes to Wright’s New Sophomore EP, Fall For Anyone Watch “Take Your Time” (Official Video) via YouTube Here Toronto singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Jay Gordon Wright wishes there was more cowbell on his newest single,…
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TIM HICKS, ROBYN OTTOLINI, AARON ALLEN, SACHA and more! Announced as Performers for the 9th Annual CMAOntario Awards
TIM HICKS, ROBYN OTTOLINI,AARON ALLEN, SACHAand more!Announced as Performers forthe 9th Annual CMAOntario Awards The Country Music Association of Ontario(CMAOntario) is excited to announce Tim Hicks, Robyn Ottolini, Aaron Allen, Sacha, and more as part of an initial list of performers for the CMAOntario Awards on Sunday, May 30 at Ancaster Fairgrounds in Hamilton. The CMAOntario Festival & Awards Weekend will host three drive…
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Edmonton, AB’s Rock Duo MENEELY BRANT Serve Up Groovy New Single, “Coming Days”
Edmonton, AB’s Rock Duo MENEELY BRANT Serve Up Groovy New Single, “Coming Days” Four months after the release of their debut EP of the same name, Albertan musicians Al Brant and Dennis Meneely, have released their latest single, “Coming Days,” under the moniker Meneely Brant. The four-minute, 20 second-spanning rock tune is driven by Dennis’s…
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HOT DOCS-Any Given Day (Beti Films) Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (levelFILM) My Tree (Hawkeye Pictures)
Any Given Day (Beti Films)Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (levelFILM)My Tree (Hawkeye Pictures) Any Given Day Hot Docs Premiere:April 29, 2021 Hot Docs Site Page Producers: Beti FilmsDirected by: Margaret Byrne Living with mental illness takes energy, and a lot is often wasted on managing the court system, substance abuse and poverty instead of basic…
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Rocker ROBERT CORBETT Sets a Nostalgic Scene with Synth-Laden Love Song, “Drive85”
Toronto Rocker ROBERT CORBETT Sets a Nostalgic Scene with Synth-Laden Love Song, “Drive85” Watch “Drive85” via YouTube Here Canadian pop-rock singer/songwriter Robert Corbett sets a nostalgic scene with this, his new synth-laden love song, “Drive85” — available now. His sixth single, the Toronto-based artist uses the song to usher audiences on, not only a metaphorical…
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The Illuminating and Intimate Campaign-Trail Portrait Documentary Follows María de Jesús Patricio, aka Marichuy, the First Indigenous Woman to Run for the Mexican Presidency
Luciana Kaplan’s THE SPOKESWOMAN Will Have its International Premiere at the 2021 Edition of Hot Docs The Illuminating and Intimate Campaign-Trail Portrait Documentary Follows María de Jesús Patricio, aka Marichuy, the First Indigenous Woman to Run for the Mexican Presidency cVeteran Mexican-Argentine filmmaker Luciana Kaplan (Eufrosina’s Revolution; Rush Hour) is set to return to Toronto’s Hot Docs International Documentary Film Festival for…
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Breezy Folk-Rock Duo ROBINSON KIRBY Are Off to “Find A Way” in New Single
Toronto’s Breezy Folk-Rock Duo ROBINSON KIRBY Are Off to “Find A Way” in New Single Watch “Find A Way” via YouTube Here Breezy Canadian folk-rock duo Robinson Kirby are off to “Find A Way” when it comes to lost affections in this, their heartwarming love-quest of a new single and video — available now!…
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Americana Folk-Roots Rocker Chris Ronald Unveils First Single on Emotionally Juxtaposed New Album
Americana Folk-Roots Rocker Chris Ronald Unveils First Single on Emotionally Juxtaposed New Album Available Now, “City Girl” Previews this May’s Light & Dark Watch “City Girl” via YouTube Here Top 10 charting Canadian folk-rocker Chris Ronald muses aloud in this, his new single “City Girl” — available now. Rife with Ronald’s signature sound and Songwriter of…
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Integral Film Presents-Sex, Revolution and Islam
“ Seyran Ateş: Sex, Revolution and Islam Directed by Nefise Özkal LorentzenProduced by Jørgen Lorentzen World Premiere – 2021 CPH:DOXNorth American Premiere – 2021 SFFILM FestivalOfficial Selection – 2021 Hot Docs International Film FestivalOfficial Selection – 2021 DOXA Documentary Film Festival About “ Seyran Ateş: Sex, Revolution and Islam”In the 1960s, the hippies championed the…
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See What THE GREAT FUSS Is About For Toronto-Based Rockers’ New “Hairbrain” Single & Video
See What THE GREAT FUSS Is About For Toronto-Based Rockers’ New “Hairbrain” Single & Video Watch “Hairbrain” via YouTube Here We’re confident the current year is 2021, but one listen to Canadian rockers The Great Fuss and their new single and video for “Hairbrain,” and… It’s hard to not double-check the calendar! An homage to…
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The Infestation A solo exhibition featuring the works of Stuart Dunkel
It is that time of the year again… spring has sprung, the sun is shining, and the mice are out and about – wait, what?! Yep, you read that right, Rehs Contemporary is preparing to launch another exhibit of new paintings from Stuart Dunkel – if you are familiar with his work, you’ll know they…
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Female Vocal Group ViVA Trio Reveal New Theatrical Sound & Style in “Siren Song”
Canadian Female Vocal Group ViVA Trio Reveal New Theatrical Sound & Style in “Siren Song” Watch “Siren Song” via YouTube Here Award-winning and Internationally acclaimed Canadian female vocal group ViVA Trio are set to summon audiences out to sea with this, their stunning new single, “Siren Song” — available now! The three-piece’s two sopranos Anna…
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Canadian Music Week is happy to announce Kim Mitchell will be inducted into the INDIES Hall of Fame at the 20th Annual Jim Beam INDIES Awards on May 21, 2021
Rock Icon Kim Mitchellto be Inducted intoINDIES Hall of FameDuring Canadian Music WeekFriday, May 21, 2021 Canadian Music Week is happy to announce Kim Mitchell will be inducted into the INDIES Hall of Fame at the 20th Annual Jim Beam INDIES Awards on May 21, 2021. Canadian Music Week will run May 18 – 21, 2021with a virtual conference and showcase festival.Kim Mitchell is a guitarist,…
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HOT DOCS ADDS THREE NEW MUSIC DOCUMENTARIES TO FESTIVAL LINEUP
HOT DOCS ADDS THREE NEW MUSIC DOCUMENTARIES TO FESTIVAL LINEUP Hot Docs is pleased to announce that it has added three additional titles to its 2021 Festival lineup. Making its Canadian premiere in the Special Presentations program will be the Sundance Grand Jury Prize-winning film Summer of Soul (…Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised),…
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