Good morning friends of the Humanities,

 

I hope you are all enjoying the Spring! Here are some upcoming events and Calls we would like to bring your attention to:

 

Land of Oil and Water: Aboriginal Voices of Life on the Oil Sands

10^thAnniversary Screening

Monday, April 29, 2019

Cinematheque (200 Arthur Street) 

7-8pm

(poster attached)

 

Critical Environments Research Group Spring Workshop

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

1:00-4:00pm, 320 Sinnott Building 

(poster attached)

 

Call for UMIH Affiliates, Research Clusters, and Graduate Fellowships

Deadline: May 3, 2019

(posters attached)

 

Call for Collaboration

Home Movie Day Project

 

Seeking people skilled with vintage film technology for a Home Movie screening event tentatively planned for the fall of this year or next year. 

 

Seeking:

-Individuals who are capable projectionists with 8mm, 16mm, Super 8 or similar technology are wanted (preferably at least 2). 

 

-Individuals who are experienced with handling and inspecting old film reels are also wanted. Should be capable of determining if a film reel is damaged beyond repair based on factors such as odor, damage, brittleness, curling etc. Someone who is knowledgeable on how to repair damaged film reels is also desirable. 

 

Roles may overlap, and someone who is skilled in both areas is very much welcome. 

 

Interested parties may contact Felicia Pulo at umpulo@myumanitoba.ca, tacopulo@hotmail.com, or 204-391-4441.

 

About Home Movie Day:

 

Home Movie Days are events that are held at local venues across world that celebrate amateur filmmaking and document the lives of everyday individuals. The events screen home-based movies from both professional institutions and families or individuals from the community. Vintage equipment is often provided by the event runners to let the owners of submitted films view the films perhaps for the first time in years. It is also a chance for other community members to see the amateur film work of their neighbors and to learn more about the importance of film preservation and how they can do it at home. 

 

Please note that I will be filling in for the Spring, so if you have any questions about these events or Calls, please do not hesitate to contact me.

 

Warm wishes,