Sled Island Film, Tribute and Curator’s Update
The film fest has started with the showing of ‘Do It Again – One Man’s Quest To Reunite The Kinks’ at the Plaza. It was a lovely film. Unfortunately, during the screening Geoff Edgers, the producer or the film, phoned the Plaza to let us know that Pete Quaife had passed away, thus officially ending Geoff’s dream of reuniting the original line up of the Kinks.
RIP Peter Quaife (1943-2010), original bassist of The Kinks
It was a great film and there are many more to come.
Friday June 25
Prairie Tales - Metro cinema’s annual touring collection of short films and videos by Alberta Media Artists
American Grindhouse - Explores the hidden history of the American Exploitation Film
Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! - Classic Russ Meyer exploitation film features three go-go dancers on a killing spree.
Saturday June 26
Call and Response - A documentary film that reveals the world’s 27 million dirtiest secrets.
1234 - Stevie and Neil have been in plenty of bands before, but there has always been something missing.
IMVF - A one night festival featuring a fresh crop of 20 independent music videos from all over the world.
The Parking Lot Movie - A documentary about a singular parking lot in Charlottesville, Virginia.
No Fun City - In the clash between new and old, condominium owners, city council members, musicians and punks are increasingly pitted against each other as development and gentrification eat up Vancouver’s grittier neighborhoods.
Sunday June 27
Beyond Gay: The Politics of Pride - follows the journeys of Ken Coolen, president of the Vancouver Pride Society.
FAVA Showcase - Film and Video Art Society of Alberta.
FIRAAQ - ”Firaaq” is an Urdu word that means both separation and quest.
Academy Shorts Animated - Presented by Show Us Your Shorts - A Festival of Short Films and Quickdraw Animation Society.
Best of Calgary Filmmakers Challenge - Filmmakers in Calgary have the opportunity to flex their creativity.
Monday June 28
Strange Powers -“the Cole Porter of his generation” for his memorable melodies, lovelorn lyrics and wry musical stylings.
CSIF Film/ Music Explosion - Inspired by and featuring live performance from local hip-hop artists BLIST and Dragon Fli Empire.
Tuesday June 29
Academy Shorts Live Action - Presented by Show Us Your Shorts - A Festival of Short Films.
Pregnant Jack w/ GIRAF Short - The comical story of a man faced with the modern day challenges of society and physiological miracle.
If you are a Sled general wristband holder you can get your film pass by showing up to any of the films. There will be a Sled tent that has your name on a list. Enjoy!
In curatorial news we have made a collective decision that King Khan will be going home to his family in Berlin to get some rest after an incredibly busy touring schedule for the past year. We will miss Khan at this year’s festival, but we love and support him and are looking forward to his triumphant return to Calgary.
Khan’s support and love of Calgary and of Sled Island have helped set the stage for what we anticipate will be the best 4 days of music taking place in North America next week. For those coming from out of town, we are excited to welcome you to Calgary! And Calgary, your downtown venues are ready to welcome you.
It’s gonna be a party. After Sled Island Film it all kicks off with art shows on Tuesday and an after party at Broken City. The latest schedule (with some updates) is online now. Please revise your courses accordingly!
SEE YOU SOON!!!! AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR OVERWHELMING SUPPORT THIS YEAR!!!!
Love,
Zak and the whole Sled Island crew- Drew, Paisley, Josh, Richard, Twyla, Megan, Ron, Colin, Evan, our volunteers, sponsors, venues, partners and everyone who has helped us out this year.
