What a night. 23 premieres, over 200+ people in attendance at the historic Roxy Theatre (I lost count of how many people commented on it being their first time there and in awe of the theatre). The projector held up (YAY!) and all the films played without a hitch. Too many highlights to capture, but a great night for live sound, including Shakey Wilson's golf film with live sound effects, Peter Stinson's Tuba solo for his animated film and Eric Hill paying a terrific homage to Norman McClaren's Neighbors in an updated balloon version. brilliant (complete with cap guns, a ballon and a synthesizer for live effects).
Big laughs for Brad Proudlove and Matt Voyno's stair classic and Charles Lemire had the audience going early with his school science fair black comedy.
The show of the night did below to Cameron Muir's Sasquatch tale (can't believe it took so long for someone to make a super 8 bigfoot sighting film in this province). Smart filmmaking that was a throwback to the 70's along with a great soundtrack that fit perfectly. After his Sock Affair film last year, Cameron Muir has found his super 8 groove in Saskatoon and we can't wait to see what he'll deliver next.
Thanks to the group from Regina that made the trek up here. 5 of the 23 films came from the Queen City, and it was great to host them up here for the first time.
We'll see if we can grab a few pics to post here, as well as the program from tonight. Talks are already taking place for 2015.
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