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Festival Coordinator Kelly Saxberg

Marketing & on site Coordinator Betty Carpick

graphiC design & new Media Sonya Lacroix

prograM layout Jacomyn Gerbrandy Sonya Lacroix

suMMer students Christopher Ivancic Emi Harpelle

yes eMployMent Hayden Voth

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Michel BeaulieuNoreen BourgeoisBetty CarpickMolly Clayton Dennis DubinskySarah Furlotte

Leon HaggartyAdrien HarpelleRon HarpelleRichard HinerJason HunterChristopher Ivancic

Curtis JensenAlyssa KusikRyan La ViaLouise McKissickSandy MooniasTina Munroe

Kelly SaxbergTracy SadgroveLauren Wallace Georgia Wilkins

Chair Michel Beaulieu

treasurer Ron Harpelle

seCretary Noreen Bourgeois

direCtors Margit Peura Hubert Den Draak

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Thursday …………………………………………….....…………......14 Friday………………………………………………………........……16-19Schedule At A Glance……………………....…….....20-21Special Events and Parties ………...……....….....20-21 Saturday……………………………………………….....……….22-25Sunday……………………………………………......……………26-29

Welcome to Bay Street Film Festival 2012 ….…5Salutation, City of Thunder Bay .......................……...7 Festival Map………………………………………………...............……9

green eventThe Bay Street Film Festival would like to gratefully acknowledge the City of Thunder Bay’s EcoSuperior Environmental Program for guidance in the ongoing development of a Green Event. Thanks to festival supporters for helping to conserve resources, reduce landfill waste and show a commitment to preserving a sustainable quality of life for our community.

t i c k e t i n f o r m a t i o nFestival pass: $20.00 (Good for all screenings)session pass: $7.00 (Great for sharing)students, seniors & the unemployed:Pay What You Can

advance passes are available at:Calico Coffee House (316 Bay Street) Scandinavian Delicatessen (307 Bay Street)

During the Festival, passes may be purchased on-site during festival hours at 314 Bay Street and at Magnus Theatre on Thursday, September 6 and Friday, September 7. All purchases are cash only. The Festival pass gives entry to all Bay Street Film Festival films. Seats are on a first come, first serve basis. Admission is not guaranteed.

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welcome to the Bay street Film Festival 2012!

The Festival is a premiere event for filmmakers from Northwestern Ontario and

around the world to show their work and to learn from industry professionals. As

well, it’s an opportunity for audiences to experience new ways to enrich their love

and experience of film.

This year, we’re celebrating “100 Years of Film in Thunder Bay.” Our filmmaking

history has paralleled the development of film in Canada and challenged the view

that production can only occur in major urban centres. Did you know that the first

Canadian amateur feature-length film was created in Thunder Bay? That Canada’s

first independent female filmmaker was from our city? That Robert Flaherty,

the pioneer of documentary film and director of “Nanook of the North” found

inspiration in Port Arthur?

Today, Northwestern Ontario is home to many award-winning filmmakers whose

work is screened globally. The Bay Street Film Festival is proud to be a part of the

evolution of the region’s film industry. Make sure you check out the exhibit at the

Baggage Building at the Waterfront where we celebrate the historic and ongoing

achievements of filmmakers.

We’re grateful to everyone who makes the festival a great attraction. Thanks to

the management and staff of the Finlandia Association of Thunder Bay and

Magnus Theatre for their support and enthusiasm. A special salute to the dozens

of people whose skills and commitment ensure that we can continue to offer a

broad range of initiatives.

See you at the screenings and around town!

Sincerely,

Michel S. Beaulieu

Chair, Board of Directors

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Room 19c - 4a Court Street South Thunder Bay, ON P7B 2W4

BAY STREET FILM FESTIVAL MAILING ADDRESS:25 High Street North Thunder Bay, ON P7A 5R1

p. 807.345.0221e. [email protected] w. baystreetfilmfestival.ca

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On behalf of my colleagues on City Council and the citizens of Thunder Bay, I am honoured to welcome everyone to the eighth annual Bay Street Film Festival.

To our guests from out of town who are visiting Thunder Bay, I extend our warmest welcome and hospitality. I encourage you to take time to enjoy the natural beauty and many attractions and opportunities our City has to offer.

Since the inaugural festival in 2005, the Bay Street Film Festival has expanded the horizons of thousands of Thunder Bay residents and visitors by screening hundreds of thought- provoking films, including those created by local filmmakers.

The Bay Street Film Festival’s longevity is a testament to the city’s growing film industry. This year marks 100 years of filmmaking in Thunder Bay, a fact we should all be proud of.

I would like to thank festival organizers and volunteers for their dedication and hard work. Your contribution enriches our community, energizes our downtown core and provides opportunities to local residents and visitors in support of the art of filmmaking.

Thank you to all and best wishes on another successful event.

Sincerely,

keith hobbs, Mayor City of Thunder Baywww.thunderbay.ca

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d: Ryan La Via

2 min | Short Thunder Bay, Canada

Why a roommate should always sleep with mouth closed. Explained succinctly.

d: Leon Haggarty


Two knuckleheads are hired as security guards by a two-faced school dean. The official underestimates idiosyncrasy.

d: Curtis Jensen


A psychological film noir set in the 1940’s exploring a tragic and inflammatory romance between a young man and an abused housewife.

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In the midst of a date, a couple’s extreme vanity exceeds their interest in each other leading to hilarious confusion in the bedroom.

d: Dianne Brothers


A small town must deal with an unimaginable invasion.

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1hr 15min | Docu-Drama Thunder Bay, Canada

True love. Can one do without it? The passengers at a train station believe they can but one young man isn’t so sure. As the possibility of escape becomes real, the individuals must choose between love and hate.

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MADE IN THUNDER BAY

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d: Ville Jankeri

80 min | Fiction Comedy Finland

A day in the life of three happy-go-lucky unemployed 30 year-old guys in Helsinki, Finland. Starring Thunder Bay favourite, Jussi Nikkilä.

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d: Jason Hunter

8 min | Doc Thunder Bay, Canada

A look at the history surrounding bannock and the sharing of the traditional Indigenous culinary favorite.

d: Michelle Derosier


Realizing they are only a few years away from the complete loss of an ancient tradition, four generations struggle to return to their wild rice lake and reestablish planting.

d: Docs North Team 2


A mother on a reserve calls her daughter who’s attending school in the big city. When her daughter isn’t home, the mother worries about all the bad things that could happen.

One of three short films made during the inaugural Docs North workshop program in 2011. Docs North|Docs Nord is presented by Flash Frame Film and Video Network and the Bay Street Film Festival in partnership with Resources and Sustainable Development in the Arctic (ReSDA) and the Keewaytinook Okimakanak Research Institute.

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d: Hugh Hartford

76 min | Doc UK

Pensioners from around the world make their way to Inner Mongolia to compete in the over 80’s World Table Tennis Championships. A true story of the power of the human spirit with funny, moving and inspiring stories of battling it out on the table.

d: Sarah Furlotte


Over dramatic about her age and lost loves, Olivia claims that her 28th birthday will be her last. Can she come to terms with the reality of her life?

d: Kirsten Kosloski


The transformative power of the arts is explored as the Sir Winston Churchill High School Drama Club prepares for their final project of the year.

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NEVER TO OLD FOR GOLD

FLICKS BY CHICKS

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d: Mehdi Aghajani

8 min | Short Iran

A dog loses its owner and begins to face cruelty from people.

d: Knut Erik Jensen

110 min | Doc Norway

From trout fishing in Norway, through a hectic schedule at the University Hospital of Tromsø to the bomb rain in Gaza in 2009. For nearly 40 years, Mads Gilbert, the Gaza Doctor, has been fighting to save lives and create a better world.

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d: Damien Gilbert


The film follows director, videographer and comedian, Dman and his friends as action sports, stunts and pranks become the framework for something much deeper. Or not! Strong language, viewer discretion advised.

ClassiC roots Band/Artist: Scream Feat, DJ Black Sheep and Ayough d: Jason Spun and Uriel Lubuk

awakening Band/Artist: Caleb Joel Hawkinsd: Damien Gilbert

waCFlose intolerant Band/Artist: Burnz N Helld: Jason Spun and Uriel Lubuk

the knaCkers Band/Artist: The Knackersd: Damien Gilbert

too young too late Band/Artist: Shy-Anne Hovorka and Christine Arnoldd: Jason Spun

My girl Band/Artist: Maverick Judsond: Damien Gilbert

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Join us for an evening on the town. Enjoy 7 music videos made in Thunder Bay. Live and recorded music. Cash bar.

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TeabaggedKnuckleheads Schism Love & HateMouthy Silent Invaders

9 : 0 0 p m – 3 1 4 b ay s t FriendshipSix Pack

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exaMining traditions Bannock Return to ManominMamma’s Worries

7 : 0 0 p m – m a g n u s t h e a t r enever too old For goldPing Pong

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8 : 0 0 p m – 3 1 4 b ay s t FliCks By ChiCks Lady OliviaSave The Drama

9 : 0 0 p m – m a g n u s t h e a t r e without BordersInsan The Acute Man

1 0 : 0 0 p m – 3 1 4 b ay s t hoMiesDman Project Six Music Videos

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“Celluloid dreaMs” By MiChel Beaulieu

Saturday, Sept. 8 11:00 a.m. – noonUpper Mezzanine, Baggage Building Arts Centre, Prince Arthur’s Landing, Marina Park Drive

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Join us For an evening on the town. enJoy 7 MusiC videos Made in thunder Bay. live and reCorded MusiC. Cash Bar.

Friday, Sept. 711:00 p.m.314 Bay Street

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Forever youngSpaghetti For TwoCumulusThe Things My Father Never Taught MeUnfarewellLuminarisThe BenchThe Little Team

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the Finnish FaCtor Rubens Of The NorthSalla Selling The Silence

5 : 0 0 p m – 3 1 4 b ay s t destinationsPhotoPhotogramme 451Maud Mary and the TitanicDonner Du Temps Au Temps

7 : 0 0 p m – 3 1 4 b ay s t Citizens Start With UsBrother Time

9 : 0 0 p m warriorsNight Witches Canary In The Mine

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widening the lens Good MenYing & SummerOpening The DoorMy Angel My Hero

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paddle to viCtory Awaken The Dragon

5 : 0 0 p m – 3 1 4 b ay s tnorthern lights Throat Song My FireStrings Across The SkyEuology From The White HouseNippaqNorthern Mystery

7 : 0 0 p m – 3 1 4 b ay s t raCe and Class SchahrzadAnd We Pass ByThe BeardThe Missing LooksWolf CallHard Time

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oCCupy this Who Was SylviaBattle For The City

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the pioneer oF doCuMentary FilM and direCtor oF “nanook oF the north”

Saturday, Sept. 8 & Sunday, Sept. 9 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Upper Mezzanine, Baggage Building Arts Centre, Prince Arthur’s Landing, Marina Park Drive

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Master Class with gunilla Bresky

Sunday, Sept. 9 11 a.m. – noon 314 Bay StreetFree, Open to The General Public

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d: Matthias Rosenberger

19 min | Short Germany

A seemingly ordinary day becomes a significant turning point for an unremarkable man, thanks to a minimal shift of fate.

d: Ainhoa Menendez

16 min | Short Spain

In an idyllic village, the inhabitants raise hens, knead bread, tend to their crops and guard a dark secret.

d: Manuel Azuela

9 min | Short Mexico

A prisoner submerges into his imagination to try to escape from a toy factory in the sky.

d: Burleigh Smith

7 min | Short Australia

Melvin gives useless dating advice to his three-year-old son. After a clumsy romantic advance with an attractive woman, he’s for- ced to reconsider his role as romance expert.

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d: Juan Pablo Zeramella

6 min | Short Argentina

In a world controlled and timed by light, and ordinary man has a plan that could change the natural order of things.

d: Gabriel Ash

5 min | Short Switzerland

One sunny day, a man takes a break. Unfortunately, it isn’t easy. A fable with a surprise ending.

d: Roger Gomez & Dani Resines

9 min | Doc Spain

14 kids try to find the key to an unsolved football mystery and end up teaching an unexpected life lesson to grown-ups.

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d: Erkki Määttänen

16 min | Doc Finland

Swamps, housewives, and seamed nylon stockings inspire award-winning Finnish sculptor, Kari Tykkyläinen’s video art. He uses YouTube as a platform for over 1,500 videos that have gained him a cult following.

d: Markku Tuurna

70 min | Doc Finland

The rise and fall of a family of entrepreneurs from Salla, Lapland is explored alongside changes in societal values. The journey is surprising, sad, and absurd in a black Finnish way.

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d: J. Enrique Sanchez

7 min | Short Spain

He only needed one photo. A good one.

d: Sebastien Brochot

52 min | Doc France

Questions about time answered by a shepherd, 6-year-old twins, a 95 year-old, a martial arts master, a nanophysicist, a novelist, a neurologist, two teens, an archaeological restorer, a mother, a fireman, a journalist, a midwife, a writer, a singer, a corporate executive and a personal coach.

d: Benoit Jb. Reid

7 min | Short Canada

A representation of cinema: still images flipped at a certain speed. With this action, the world we live in becomes unreal, obsolete. Our reality becomes something else.

d: Geraldine Carr


A British widow with three young children purchases tickets for the maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic in 1912. They miss the boat. Sometimes being late can be a blessing in disguise.

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d: Jake Chirico

45 min | Doc Canada

Introducing a generation of young Africans determined to be the first free of AIDS.

d: Wesley Shrum

56 min | Doc Kenya/USA

A mythic tale of neighbors from different tribes caught in a wider conflict. Kenya erupted in ethnic violence after the 2007 presidential election, and the two friends fell apart when, suddenly, it was ‘not the brother time.’

d: Gunilla Bresky

60 min | Doc Sweden

Archival film footage, vintage photographs, and candid interviews offer a detailed look at the experiences of the only all-female WWII fighter pilot regiment.

d: Danielle Heifa

34 min | Doc City, Country

An exploration of the personal and political ramifications of one of Canada’s most controversial industries: the mining and exportation of chrysotile asbestos.

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d: Brian Connors

12 min | Short USA

Two elderly Jewish men get into a serious argument over the controversial circumstances surrounding the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center.

d: Faizan Sheikh

1hr 19 min | Short USA

A former investment banker finds his destination when he meets a street dancing kid who’s suffering from Parkinson’s Disease.

d: Gladys Ng

12 min | Short Australia

Overcoming loneliness in Melbourne, a bright-eyed young immigrant yearns for companionship. She finds poignant possibilities and crosses the boundaries of culture and modern existence.

d: Donald Delorme

23 min | Doc Canada

A collaboration between the arts and mental health services that shows how creative expression helps people to reclaim their sense of self-esteem, confidence and hope.

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d: Liz Oakley

87 min | Doc USA

An ancient sport catapults an unlikely crew of cancer survivors into a new way of being. By redefining illness and re-framing the meaning of their diagnosis, these fractured individuals transform into a single force of power and beauty.

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d: Pirkko Karvonen

38 min | Doc Canada

A moving tribute to the career of Andrea Hansen and her remarkable contribution to revitalizing traditional fiddle music for the youth in communities of the High Arctic.

d: Miranda de Pencier


A young Inuit woman seeks to reclaim her voice when she’s lost in a community that’s been tragically separated from its past.

d: Qajaaq Ellsworth

1hr 15min | Short Canada

A northern story from a northern perspective without interviews or narration. Made in the NFB’s “Stories From Our Land: Stories Without Word” program for Nunavut filmmakers.

d: Damien Gilbert

1hr 15min | Docu-Drama City, Country

A music video featuring Northwestern Ontario performer, Shy-Anne Hovorka.

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Maggie, a journalist, returns to a small remote native community for her father’s funeral. In the nights that follow, she struggles to find a connection to a man she barely knew and to find a way to relate to her family and her father.

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NORTHERN LIGHTS

d: Jason Hunter


Ashamed of his culture, a young man faces discrimination. After enduring enough, he goes for a walk and encounters a terrifying specter straight out of the legends of his culture.

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d: Yaz Rabadi

6 min | Short City, Country

A day in the life of an elderly Sikh who’s been victimized as a result of his race, and how he chooses to deal with his circumstances in the aftermath of the event.

d: Hamideh Razavi

3 min | Animation Iran

The scheherzade of our time.

d: Damian Dionisio

11 min | Short Argentina

In 1976 Argentina, Claudio hides with his family because of his political ideals. When they’re discovered by the military, Teresa shelters her daughter in a fantasy world to avoid impending horrors.

d: Parisa Gorgin

3 min | Short Iran

We pass each other by, with indifference.

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d: Ronald Harpelle

40 min | Doc

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Robert King spent 29 years in solitary confinement for a crime he didn’t commit. An exploration of King’s life, from the poverty in rural Louisiana, through the state corrections system, to becoming an activist who’s devoted his life to the plight of political prisoners in the United States.

d: Kelly Saxberg


Modern day pioneers, Hubert and Jacomyn find the abandoned house of a Finnish pioneer woman and try to piece together who she was through the letters they find. Flash Frame Film and Video Network’s 3rd International Doc Challenge submission.

d: Jouko Aaltonen

76 min | Doc City, Country

Turku is the oldest city in Finland dating back to the end of the 13th century. Many of its distinguished buildings were destroyed to give way to development. The film questions who has rights to the built environment and who makes the decisions.

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d: Rob Underhill

13 min | Doc USA

When a missing boy is found in a Mississippi river in 1956, a journalist from Look magazine sits down with the two men acquitted of the boy’s murder to discuss the trial.

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