Year three and MIFF is going strong. With 20% of our 2008 films getting picked up for distribution, and now over 30% of last year’s selection going on to do the same, now’s the time for filmmakers to get in on all the learning, workshopping, networking and movie-going that MIFF10 has in store. So lock picture, burn us a screener and hit SUBMIT here on MIFF.ca or on Withoutabox to be part of the indie movement that is the Mississauga Independent Film Festival.
Official MIFF Blogger AnnieG brings the Sunday MIFF workshop to you in words and pictures. If you missed it, she’ll let you know what an amazing workshop you didn’t make it to, but if you were there, it’ll definitely put you back into the 90-minues of inspiration and information that MIFF09’s finale workshop rocked out before the Closing night film and Award Show!
“My last workshop at the Mississauga Independent Film Festival was nothing short of totally wicked and super cool. I will try not to unleash my inner nerd on you good people but my mouth salivated as I watched the sexy RED Camera being set up before my eyes and continued to drool while the masters worked their magic with it and talked their techie talk. Toronto based Director of Photography D. Gregor Hagey accompanied by his debonair and interesting tech brother (DIT) Morning Glory were the magicians behind the workshop. Okay let’s just clear that up DIT stands for Digital Imaging Tech the rest was just creative license on my part. The truth is these guys are just amazing and I actually got to interview these cool cats after the workshop but you’re going to have to wait in film geek limbo just a while longer for that one…” continued on AnnieGMovies.com.
The movies, the guests, the musicians, the film makers, the politicians, and of course, the red carpet; Anastasia takes you around the Gala Opening Night Party for the 2009 Mississauga Independent Film Festival in style! If you were there, keep an eye out for yourself on the red carpet, and if missed it, this is just a taste of what MIFF is all about!
BEST SHORT FILM:
“Deadspiel” by Jay Molloy
Presented by MIFF09 Best Short Film Winner Stefano Matteo Colacitti
BEST ANIMATION:
“Skylight” by David Baas
Presented by Nathan Ferraro of The Midway State
BEST MUSIC VIDEO:
Simple Plan’s “Save You” by RT!
Presented by Danny Fernandes
BEST FEATURE FILM:
“Gangster Exchange” by Dean Bajramovic
Presented by The Campagna Brothers
Each Award comes with a cash prize, a MIFF “Indie Film is the NEW Rock and Roll” t-shirt, plus a one-year subscription to Playback Magazine!
Special thanks to all our incredible filmmakers in 2009, and keep your eye right here on MIFF.ca for video features from the Gala, the Award Show, and interviews with the talented artists that made MIFF09 such an incredible success!
