Guelph
Festival of
Moving Media
The Guelph Festival of Moving Media (GFOMM), running annually on the first weekend of November (Nov. 6-8, 2009), features films and videos that offer a global perspective and provide a broader viewpoint of day-to-day events. Mandated to present a major, annual, cultural event for Guelph and the surrounding community, the Festival provides a venue for the work of diverse international artists and activists whose work is not necessarily considered in the mainstream. The festival also serves as a catalyst towards increasing community understanding of the world and its diversity. The goal is also to encourage co-operation between community groups in Guelph and Southern Ontario. |
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One of the world's first documentary film festivals, The Guelph International Film Festival began in 1984 as a partnership between the Guelph International Research Centre (GIRC) and the Development Education Program of the University of Guelph's Centre for International Programs. The festival was originally funded by the Canadian International Development Agency and the University of Guelph's College of Arts and Social Sciences and the Central Student Association. Local businesses and City Council also contributed additional sponsorship.
In the eighties, the Festival ran for seven consecutive years under the name Guelph International Film Festival, drawing large audiences to its unique mix of international feature films and documentaries. After a 13-year hiatus, the festival was revived in 2003 by the Guelph International Resource Centre (GIRC); a 28 -year-old non-profit, non-governmental organization that educates Canadians about global issues as well as their local links.
The Festival changed its name to the Guelph Festival of Moving Media in 2008. Six years on, and with its new name reflecting current documentary trends and the explosion of online media. The Guelph Festival of Moving Media 2009 will run November 6-8th, and will once again feature a selection of global feature films, documentaries, short videos, visiting directors, panel discussions plus programming for children.
The Festival continues to screen outstanding documentaries addressing local and international issues. One of the unique aspects of this festival is the opportunity the audience is given to discuss media art and the impact of films and videos after each screening. Many films include a host speaker and discussion after the screening. A large proportion of the films are by donation, keeping the festival affordable for all.
Programs for the Guelph Festival of Moving Media will be available on October 17th. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Bookshelf and also at Festival Headquarters, which opens November 3rd at the 10 Carden Street. Volunteers are needed for the festival weekend. Contact Karin Turkington at volunteering@festivalofmovingmedia.ca or 519-822-9833.
And last but not least...
There is absolutely no way this festival could go on without our stellar
Contributors and Volunteers.
Lisa Schincariol, GFOMM Chair
Selection Committee Chair: Bill Barrett
Sponsorship & Finance Coordinator:
Vaughn Barclay
Venue & Communications Coordinator:
Carolyn Meili
Volunteer Coordinator:
Karin Turkington, volunteer@girc.org
Illustration:Ryan Price
Design:
Gareth Lind, linddesign.ca
Website Coordinator: John Ciosk
Program Credits
Illustration & Brochure Design: Gareth Lind; Lind Design
Ryan Price-artwork
Thank you:
All the filmmakers who have offered to share their stories with us
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