Directed by Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis | Canada
Part of our Canadian Cinema in the New Millennium series, presented in collaboration with the University of Calgary's Department of Communication, Media and Film.
Join the Oscar-nominated and Palme-d’Or-winning filmmakers as they chart the creative process behind their unique collaboration. Illustrated with clips, images and anecdotes, they’ll discuss the inspiration and techniques behind their latest film, The Flying Sailor.
Both born in Alberta, Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis met at Emily Carr University of the Arts in Vancouver while studying film and animation. Each went on to create their own works with the NFB before co-directing When the Day Breaks, Wild Life, and The Flying Sailor which have received numerous accolades including three Oscar nominations, two Canadian Screen Awards, a few festival Grand Prix and a Palme D’Or at Cannes. In addition to their personal work, the duo have collaborated on TV commercials, illustrations, and theatrical projections. In 2007, Forbis and Tilby founded The Inglewood Bleak Midwinter Film Festival and, in 2018, they were recipients of ASIFA’s Winsor McCay Award for their ‘exceptional contribution to the art of animation’.
Free Screening.
Rating: Not yet rated, contains some nudity.
Partners:
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge that this screening takes place on Moh’kinsstis and the traditional Treaty 7 territory, as well as the oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations, Indigenous and non, who live, work and play, as well as help steward this land, honour and celebrate this territory.