Calgary Premiere screening of Edmonton Filmmaker Sheryle Carlson's documentary War For Oil & Drug Money filmed in Calgary during the G6B People's Summit in the summer of 2002.

The War for Oil and Drug Money explores the real reasons the U.S. administration invaded both Afghanistan and Iraq, how so-called intelligence failures were actually intelligence successes, and how big name corporations made and are making big money from the terrorist attacks, the drug trade, and the ongoing war.

Also screening will be Aftermath: Unanswered Questions From 9/11.

Thursday December 11th, 2003 doors open 7:00 pm
Carpenter’s Union Hall 310 - 10 St. NW.

In October of 1978……
Twelve Calgary Filmmakers collided, creating the Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers. For 25 years, CSIF members have been presenting Calgary to itself, And to the world. Join us in celebrating: Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers’ 25th Anniversary.

Cosmic Film Café - Friday, October 24th, 7:00pm $5.00
The Currie Barracks, Bldng J2

Cozy up with a hot cider, home-baked goodies, and an extraordinary line-up of CSIF-made films.

Intergalactic Film Circus - Saturday, October 25th, 7:00pm $12.00
The Currie Barracks, Bldng J2

Check out the party vibe. Screenings of hot films from way back then and now. Cost of ticket includes four CSIF-made film-screenings, a BBQ, a tent party, and a midnight chiller. Don’t miss this once in a galaxy chance to meet the great Independents of CSIF.

Open-House Extravaganza Saturday, October 25th, 2003
The Currie Barracks, Bldng J2
Time = 11am – 3pm
Cost = FREE

“New Voices – Emerging Artists”

Aboriginal Independent Artist Film Screening
Thursday, August 21, 2003, 7:00 p.m. - Sofa Cinema

Come and enjoy great Aboriginal Independent Artist films with a selection of work by local Aboriginal filmmakers:

- Terrence Houle
- Sable Sweetgrass
- Cowboy Smith

For more information contact Autumn EagleSpeaker at 205-4747 or

Brakhage
Fri July 25, 7 pm
Director: Jim Sheddin
Canada 1999, 75 min, 16mm

Brakhage explores the depth and breadth of the filmmaker's genius, the exquisite splendour of his films, and the influence his work has had on generations of other creators. The film celebrates Brakhage's visionary genius, and explores the extraordinary artistic possibilities of cinema. Brakhage combines excerpts from Brakhage's films and films of other avant-garde filmmakers; interviews with Brakhage, his friends, family, colleagues, and critics; archival footage of Brakhage spanning the past thirty-five years.

Selected Brakhage Shorts 1955-2002
Fri. July 25, 9 pm.
Director: Stan Brakhage

Reflections on Black (1955, 12 min)
Mothlight (1963, 4 min)
Murder Psalm (1980, 16 min)
The Dante Quartet (1987, 8 min)
I…Dreaming (1988, 8 min)
Commingled Containers (1997, 5 min)
Max (2002, 4 min)

Both shows all tickets $8. Individual shows all tickets $5.
$1 OFF with Food Bank Donation.
QAS Screening Room
201, 351-11 Ave SW
261-5767

Member Screening July 19th, 7 PM, CSIF Sofa Cinema

Building J2, CFB: 2711 Battleford Avenue SW

Pavane for a Dead Skunk, tangly wood and Chronic

Join the Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers in presenting three recently completed members’ works.

Producer Tinu Sinha and Director Jeremy Thomas recently completed "Pavane for a Dead Skunk", a locally filmed 16mm short. Some scenes may not be suitable for children under eighteen.

Peter Stinson and Brenda Whiteman's new short 16mm film "tangly wood", featuring Calgary actor Alexandria Patience, puppets Loupé and her Mother and a dynamic soundtrack by local jazz improvisers tokyosexwhale.

Joe Kelly will be premiering his newly completed 16mm experimental film "Chonic".

Filmmakers will be in attendence to answer questions

Belly-Chuckles & Horses Open House & Aboriginal Film Screening - Thursday, July 3, 2003, 7:00 p.m.

The Gift of the Grandfathers (45 min): The Aboriginal peoples who traveled the Great Plains by horseback some three centuries ago were Canada’s first cowboys. Today, horsemanship remains a vibrant part of Western First Nations culture….it is one of the gifts of the Grandfathers. Directed by Doug Cuthand.

Redskins, Tricksters and Puppy Stew (55 min): Take an in-depth, laugh-a-minute tour of complex issues like Native identity, politics and racism, wrap them neatly inside one-liners, guffaws and comedic performances. Directed by Drew Hayden Taylor.

For more information contact Autumn EagleSpeaker at 205-4747

Members Premier - Pavane for a Dead Skunk

The New University Television Society presents The premiere screening of “Pavane for a Dead Skunk”

SCREENING FOR CSIF MEMBERS OR INVITATION ONLY

Time: Thursday, June 19, 2003 - 7:30 PM
Place: University of Calgary - Science Theatre Building – Room ST 148.

FAIRY TALES INTERNATIONAL GAY & LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL

The 5th Annual Festival will take place June 5 through June 7 at the Globe Cinema 617 8th Ave SW.One of Calgary's most unique and entertaining events, the Festival takes place in conjunction with Calgary’s Pride Week and is co-sponsored by the Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers (CSIF) and the Gay & Lesbian Community Services Association (GLCSA). Fairy Tales provides a venue for independent filmmakers while it celebrates the creative expressions found in the diverse world of GLBT cinema. At the same time Fairy Tales hopes to advance the understanding and promote the visibility of our own GLBT community.

Stride Gallery, CSIF and Red Smarteez present: tangly wood

Peter Stinson and Brenda Whiteman will host a special pre-release of their new short 16mm film "tangly wood", featuring Calgary actor Alexandria Patience, puppets Loupé and her Mother and a dynamic soundtrack by local jazz improvisers tokyosexwhale.

At this special screening we will show the film (twice), other Red Smarteez films, have live music and a show of puppet art.

Puppets to be in attendance.

Friday, May 23, 2003
Screenings at 7:00 and 9:00
Stride Gallery
1004 Macleod Trail SE
Calgary, AB Canada T3G 2M7
262-8507

Mountain Standart Time M:ST and the CSIF present UK-based visual artist Anita Ponton.
Anita Ponton's work is interdisciplinary, combining installation, sound and film. Her work references film or theatre in both the visual component and also in the conceptual framework. Often her performances are self-described “anxious affairs” as she pushes boundaries in her explorations of form and character.

Seen. Unsaid.
Employing dramatic re-enactment of spliced dialogue from classic films, Ponton’s performance Seen. Unsaid. veers to the edge of hysteria and back again. The performance is a tour de force blending aspects of personality with the highs and lows of emotional distance brought to life through Ponton’s physical presence.

Location CSIF Sofa Cinema April 15, 2003. 7:30
Duration 9.5 mins

Company
Combining video, dance and live performance, Anita Ponton’s Company examines versions of the female, portraying hysteria and mimicry of the self. The physical and virtual are used as counterpoints in a performance that will prove both unsettling and thought-provoking.

Art Gallery of Calgary, April 13, 2003
Duration: 7 mins

Anita Ponton is a visual artist currently specialising in performance work, sound and film. Based in London, her work has been shown widely in Europe, Scandinavia, Canada and the US. Ponton is currently undertaking doctoral research into the relationship of the live body in performance to cyberspace. Ponton also curates art events, as an individual and with hydra, an artist led group that devises performative events and exhibitions, often in alternative spaces, to provide a platform for experimental & cutting edge work.

The 11th Annual $100 Film Festival March 13 - 16, 2003.

Showcasing indiginous filmmaking in the Spirit of 'Low Budget".

The festival has always been a positive force associated with the Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers (CSIF) and is the key resource/venue for CSIF members and independent filmmakers to showcase their work.

The $100 provides audiences with an eclectic mix of drama, comedy, documentary and animation Super 8mm and 16mm films and at the same time promotes and showcases Albertan filmmakers.

SCRATCH - An Official $100 Film Festival Fundraiser
Saturday March 8, 2003 - Midnight at the Uptown Stage & Screen, 612 8th Avenue SW.
$8, $7 (w/ non-perishable food bank donation)

CSIF & the $100 Film Festival and sponsor CJSW Radio 90.9 present a Rare One-time only Screening of Scratch - Sat. Mar.8 Midnight at the Uptown Screen. A film that explores the infinite possibilities of vinyl with today's turntablist movement while looking back at the history of DJ & Hip-Hop. Also on the Midnight bill, catch a LIVE performance by hip-hop band Internal Affairs and their original Super 8 short film. For more info call 205-4747.

FREE WORSHOP!
INJECTING RADICAL IDEAS INTO MAINSTREAM MEDIA

A Free Workshop and screening of culturejam : Hijacking Commercial Culture for CSIF Members by the director of film, Jill Sharpe.

Sat. Jan.25 at 1 pm. There is limited space to please register early.

From selling of concept to maintaining final editorial control, Jill Sharpe offers an Independent Filmmaker's Survival Guide to getting controversial material on the broadcast waves. Legal advice: knowing when to take it or leave it; the art of coddling fear (funders & yours); sharing the risk; low-profile vs. war-cry PR tactics and more.

FREE SCREENINGS!

culturejam : HIJACKING COMMERCIAL CULTURE

CSIF Presents the Albertan Theatrical Premiere Screenings of Jill Sharpe’s “culturejam : Hijacking Commercial Culture” Friday & Saturday, January 24 & 25 at 7:00 & 9:00. Sunday, January 26 at 3:00 & 5:00. Director Jill Sharpe in attendance for Fri. Jan.24 screenings.

“culturejam: Hijacking Commercial Culture” delivers a fascinating rap on the 20th Century movement called Culture Jamming. Pranksters and subversive artists are causing a bit of brand damage to corporate mindshare. culturejam asks: Is Culture Jamming civil disobedience? Senseless vandalism? The only form of self defense left?

Viewmanship: A selection of experimental films and videos by director/cinematographer Patrick Mclaughlin. Featuring four short films and four short videos produced in Calgary between 1994 and 2002.

Presented by the Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers 7:30PM, Wednesday December 4, 2002 at the Uptown Theatre Pay-what-you-can

The evening also features an after-screening photography exhibit. The filmmaker will be attendance.