MIFF2010 on Examiner.com

MIFF Team — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:20:34 +0000

WINNER: Vistek Best Feature MIFF2010: Beast of Bottomless Lake

The Examiner was on-hand at MIFF2010 and rocked a great article about the indie films and stars that were showcased at the festival:

"Harrelson says “independent filmmaking helps characterize cultures by relaying different points of view that might be too risky for studio productions, which tend to be constrained by commercial considerations. Festivals like MIFF provide a stage for their recognition. I’m excited Defendor is the opening-night feature and hope your audience will enjoy it as much as I did making it.” Official selections were unveiled in June and included Mind the Gap by Gemini award winning comedian Shaun Majumder (CBC’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes)."

Click here for the full article.

~the MIFFteam

MIFF2010 in the Mississauga News

MIFF Team — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:58:33 +0000

MIFF’s VIP Gala is always one of MIssissauga’s biggest nights for Glitz and Glam, and so the Mississauga News found its way onto the Red Carpet to snap some paparazzi shots of a few of the people behind MIFF2010. Here’s an excerpt:

"Mississauga actor Austin MacDonald and Toronto singer Hilary Weaver were two of the shining stars who sparkled on the red carpet last night as the Mississauga Independent Film Festival (MIFF) got underway. The festival launched in style with an exclusive gala at the Art Gallery of Mississauga, where they rolled out the red carpet to welcome people from Canada’s film and music industry."

Click here for the full article.

~the MIFFteam

MIFF2010 on CheapDateIdeas.ca

MIFF Team — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:48:26 +0000

Irene Kuan and Will Lam from CheapDateIdeas.ca made it out to the MIFF2010 Gala and it turns out, along with being filmmaker-friendly, MIFF is also date-friendly. Here’s an excerpt:

MIFF, the Mississauga Independent Film Festival is in full swing for 2010, running from July 7th to July 11th. From drama to horror, comedy to documentary and animation, the quality and the heart in the films at this season’s Mississauga Independent Film Festival will blow you away! Be sure to watch for the 2010 Show Reels to get the highlights of the spectacular Canadian indie films that will be showcased this year.

Click here for the full article, plus the trailer to MIFF2010’s opening night film, DEFENDOR.

~the MIFFteam

MIFF2010 WINNERS ANNOUNCED

MIFF Team — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:31:52 +0000

MIFF2010 came to a spectacular close on Sunday night to the sounds of the bluegras stylings of Sean Pinchin and the sexy rock wailings of the North at Mississauga’s hottest pourhouse, West 50, and with it came much deserved praise to six films that stood out above all the others. With great excitement, pinache and gusto the MIFFteam is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2010 Mississauga Independent Film Festival!

"VISTEK" Best Feature Film		"The Beast of Bottomless Lake" Dir: Craig March
"The WHIR" Best Web Series		"Making Funny Stuff" David, Daveed, Glen
Best Documentary		"Remix-to-Rio" Dir: Ravi Steve
Best Animation		"Archon Defender" Dir: David T. Krupicz
Best Music Video		"Roll Yr Tongue" Dir. Roy Bartell
Best Short Film		"Patient" Dir: Daniel Clements

Click here for a complete list of the MIFF2010 Official Selection

~the MIFFteam

2010 Web Series Official Selection

MIFF Team — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 04:28:08 +0000

An episode of each web series will be played as part of each Shorts Program.

		Making Funny Stuff

		Directors: Daveed Louza, David Tompa &Glen McDonald
		Starring: Daveed Louza, David Tompa &Glen McDonald
A loose narrative about three guys trying to create a sketch comedy show.

		The Human Project

		Director: Bert MckinleyProducer: Erin Sproule

A series of experimental art documentaries that explore the absurdity of life and the human condition. Each segment examines the stories of several people who have shared a common life experience.

		Andy and the Upside

		Director: Neil Huber
		Starring: Nicholas Goluza, Maria Asofiei
For 14-year-old Andy, life is getting difficult. He seems to be falling into all life’s little potholes. Luckily, he’s got a best friend like Shelley, who is always there to remind him that no matter how bad things are, there’s always an upside.

		Rant Puppets

		Director: Brian Hogg

A weekly show where impassioned puppets that look curiosly like Steve Jobs and Walt Mossberg talk loudly about things that are important to them. They are frequently irritable, often funny, and always thoughtful.

2010 Short Program Details

MIFF Team — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 01:53:10 +0000

You can now see all the details of our awesome MIFF 2010 Short Programs. Check them out and buy your tickets today!

Short Program A Saturday, July 10, 12noon & Encore: Sunday July 11, 4pm Rated: PG

Short Program B Saturday, July 10, 4pm Rated: PG-13

Short Program C Sunday, July 11, 12noon Rated: R

2010 Feature Films

MIFF Team — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:31:07 +0000

	DEFENDOR
	Tickets: $8.00
	Rating: R
	OPENING NIGHT FILMSCREENING: 8pm THURSDAY JULY 8th, 2010
	Director: Peter Stebbings
	Starring: Woody Harrelson, Kat Dennings, Elias Koteas
A crooked cop, a mob boss and the young girl they abuse are the denizens of a city’s criminal underworld. It’s a world that ordinary Arthur Poppington doesn’t understand and doesn’t belong in, but is committed to fighting when he changes into a vigilante super-hero of his own making, Defendor. With no power other than courage Defendor takes to the streets to protect the city’s innocents. View the Defendor Trailer

	Remix-to-Rio
	Tickets: $8.00
	Rating: PG-13
	SCREENING: 8pm FRIDAY JULY 9th, 2010
	Director: Ravi Steve

REMIX TO RIO is a documentary that follows Canada’s most innovative youth outreach organization, REMIX Project, to the toughest favelas in Rio De Janeiro as they test their revolutionary hip-hop outreach model on some of today’s most ‘unreachable’ youth. View the Remix-to-Rio Trailer

	The Beast of Bottomless Lake
	Tickets: $8.00
	Rating: PG-13
	SCREENING: 7pm SATURDAY JULY 10th, 2010
	Director: Craig March
	Starring: David Nykl
Desperate for validation and his own taste of fame and fortune, Paul Moran - Cryptozoologist, attempts to lead an expedition to Okanagan Lake to prove the existence of the legendary creature, Ogopogo. His efforts go pear-shaped when instead of success, all that comes to light are his foibles and the blunders of his mismatched team of dedicated and not-so-dedicated adventurers as all their best laid plans sink in a sea of conflicting motives and incompetence.

	Nara
	Tickets: $8.00
	Rating: R
	SCREENING: 9pm SATURDAY JULY 10th, 2010
	Director: Navin Ramaswaran
	Starring: Christine Chemello, Dylan Macdonald, Nicole Maroon
Blane, a young homeless man forms an unworldly bond with Nara. Their friendship grows stronger as time passes, giving Blane something to look forward to everyday. The only problem is, Nara isn’t like any other friend; she is Blane’s deepest and darkest secret. View the Nara Trailer

	Archon Defender
	Tickets: $8.00
	Rating: PG-13
	CLOSING NIGHT FILMSCREENING: 7pm SUNDAY JULY 11th, 2010
	Director: David Krupicz
	Starring: Katie Uhlman, Dan Wooster,Amanda Smith, Morgan Muscat
The Emperess Lucia has risen to power in Echelon, and is systematically persecuting the Shard Sensitive, and all who oppose her power.Orphaned while fleeing from Lucia’s regime, Colette seeks refuge in the nation of Archon. Having Awakened to the Shard, her abilities become fully manifest under the guidance of the Archon Council. Joining the Archon Defence Wing, she must confront her own feelings of isolation and despair to stand against Empress Lucia. View the Archon Defender Trailer

MIFF 2010 Box Office is OPEN!

MIFF Team — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:15:20 +0000

THE TWO WAYS TO MIFF:

1. Buy tickets in person with CASH on July 8-11 at the MIFF Box Office at Cine Starz

2. Buy tickets ONLINE with a Credit Card or PayPal account NOW!

PRICES AND TICKET INFORMATION:

Film Screenings & Workshops:	$8 Each
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Award Show:	$5 at the door (Film Screening Ticket Holders Free)


Silver Access Pass:	$40 (All Screenings &Workshops)
Gold Access Pass:	$90 (Silver + VIP Gala Ticket)

MIFF 2010 Official Selections

MIFF Team — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:37:22 +0000

The MIFFteam is more than excited to announce the official selection for MIFF2010. From drama to horror, comedy to documentary and animation, the quality and the heart in the films at this season’s Mississauga Independent Film Festival will blow you away! Be sure to watch for the 2010 Show Reels to get the highlights of the spectacular Canadian indie films that will be showcased at the 2010 festival from July 7-11!

FEATURE FILMS	FILM MAKER
Defendor	Peter Stebbings
Remix to Rio	Ravi Steve
The Beast of Bottomless Lake	Craig March
Nara	Navin Ramaswaran
Archon Defender	David T. Krupicz

WEB SERIES	FILM MAKER
Making Funny Stuff	Glen McDonald
The Human Project	Bert Mckinley
Andy and the Upside	Neil Huber
RantPuppets	Brian Hogg
+ One episode of each Web Series plays in every Short Program

SHORT FILM	FILM MAKER
Short Program A
The Tea Master	Aaron Au
I Work in Public	Matt Judge
The Mechanic	Michael Grand
A Premiere Vue	Mark Calaminici
Parent Teacher Night	Stephen Roscoe
Les Fleurs de l’Age	Vincent Biron
One Small Step	Damien Slevin
Madeline’s Rock	Max Fraser
Joe’s Gotta Go	Juan Riedinger
Parking Space	David Bitton
Short Program B
Serum 1831	Anand Kanna
Sketchi	Lily Sun
Dasak	Vojin Vasovic
Tradgedy of Henry Bellini	Martin Edralin
Sleep Buddy	Ian Carpenter
Haunted by Ghostkeeper*	Ramin Eshraghi-Yazdi
Far From Home*	The Pedestrians
Roll Your Tongue*	Roy Bartell
Short Program C
Mind the Gap	Shaun Majumder
Population Control Inc.	Peter Johnson
The Killer Bra	Yakov Levi
Escape From Death Planet	James Cadden
Patient	Daniel Clements
138 Arlington	Meagan Hoecke
The Empress	Lyle Pisio
Dinner Date	Tom Antos
Night Nurse	David Aronson
Vente	Jonathan Croft
Air Knob	Nathan Fleet

* Music Video

Volunteer Event

MIFF Team — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:39:15 +0000

Interested in volunteering at MIFF 2010? Come out to our Volunteer Information Event to get involved.

Sunday, June 13, 12:00 noon.
At Cinestarz Cinemas, 377 Burnhamthorpe Rd. E, Mississauga, ON
Bring your schedule for the week of July 7-11.

See you there!!
Luana Mercy, volunteer@miff.ca