Short Film Faceoff
April 16 to May 21, 2008
CBC Television is showcasing an exciting six-part series of some of the finest Atlantic short films, hosted by Matt Rainnie. The television audience will get a chance to vote for their favourite in the fifth week of the six-week series.
Starting Wednesday, April 16 at 7:00 p.m. (AT) viewers can tune in to the first ever SHORT FILM FACEOFF, a presentation with the Atlantic Film Festival Association. Twelve films have been pre-selected from the Atlantic Film Festival's Shorts Galas.
In Week 5, May 14th, the public voting begins. The audience will be invited to dial a toll-free number, 1-877-876-3636, for their favourite of the top four short finalists.
Once voting is tabulated, the winning film will be announced on the final show, May 21. The winning filmmaker receives a CBC production deal towards their next film.
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- Short filmDinner for One
Directed by
Anita McGee - Walls are no barrier to love when this couple finds opera and dinner in the tub brings them together.
- Short filmFormer Glories
Directed by
Evan Kelly - Glorious but brief sports moments are remembered.
- Short filmViking Way
Directed by
Thor Henrikson - Two people settle a dispute The Viking Way.
- Short filmHunting Lessons
Directed by
Michael MacDonald - A young man gives an older man an unusual hunting lesson.
- Short filmThe Crawlers
Directed by
Jennifer Tilley - An essay on poverty set in 19th century London, England.
- Short filmThe Wake of Calum MacLeod
Directed by
Marc Almon - A Gaelic wake brings home children who have left Cape Breton.
- Short filmSoup Ladle
Directed by
Caymen Grant - A nosy mother has a brilliant idea.
- Short filmBackjumping
Directed by
Jay Dahl - A strange new extreme sport.
- Short filmVent
Directed by
Greg Jackson - When you want to rant it doesn't matter who your audience is!
- Short filmThe Magical Life of Alice Wilkinson
Directed by
John Davie - Alice Wilkinson leads an ordinary life....or does she?
- Short filmThe Sparky Book
Directed by
Mary Lewis - A loyal dog needs loving himself.
- Short filmEnough
Directed by
Jeff Wheaton - A stormy end to a bad relationship.
Winner of the Short Film Faceoff
Backjumping, Directed by Jay Dahl
Watch and vote online at Aliant.net/faceoff
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In addition you can watch all twelve films from the Atlantic Film Festival's Shorts Galas online.
Then on May 14, cast your vote online or call our toll-free number, 1-877-876-3636!
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Schedule at a glance
| Day | Time | Films |
|---|---|---|
| Week One | ||
| Apr. 16 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (AT) | -Dinner for One -Former Glories -Viking Way |
| Week Two | ||
| Apr. 23 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (AT) | -Hunting Lessons -The Crawlers -The Wake of Calum MacLeod |
| Week Three | ||
| May 7 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (AT) | -Soup Ladle -Backjumping -Vent |
| Week Four | ||
| Apr. 30 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (AT) | -The Magical Life of Alice Wilkinson -The Sparky Book -Enough |
| Week Five | ||
| May 14 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (AT) | This is the semi-final show where the winners of the first four episodes are screened and discussed. Public voting begins. |
| Week Six | ||
| May 21 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (AT) | Final Show - Winner announced. |
