Filmmakers Live

Filmmakers Live

Artists: Chris Gallagher, Sanda Meigs, David Rimmer, Patrick Jenkins, Peter Lipskis, Judith Doyle and Howard Fried

Date: October 8 to December 23, 1982

List of Events:

October 8: Chris Gallagher

Vancouver filmmaker Chris Gallagher presented Santa, Sideshow, Atmosphere, The Nine O'Clock Gun, Terminal City and Seeing in the Rain. Most of the films were documents of external events and are known for their elegance and inventiveness. 

October 14: Sandra Meigs

Sandra Meigs, artist and filmmaker, showed The Paelstrom, Purgatory, A Drinking Bouth, Aphasia: Caught in the Act and Semi Wind-Up Bout. Her films are integral parts of her exhibitions. She has show her work in Germany, the United States and Across Canada 

October 21: David Rimmer

Internationally known experimental filmmaker David Rimmer presented his new film, Shades of Red, as well as some of his earlier works. Shades of Red was shown on National Film Day in Vancouver and was also show at the Festivals of Festivals in Toronto, September of that year. 

October 28: Patrick Jenkins

Toronto filmmakers Patrick Jenkins showed A Sense of Spatial Organization, Wedding Before Me, Ruse and others. Patrick Jenkins is primarily interested in producing films that transcend their 'documenting' role. Released from these constraints he explored the medium on many levels. 

November 3: Peter Lipskis

Peter Lipskis is a filmmaker from Vancouver who became well know for his film Dance Masks: The World of Margaret Severn. Dance Masks as well as Experimental Rhythms and Floating Reflections were featured. 

November 16: Judith Doyle

Toronto performance artist and filmmaker Judith Doyle introduced her films as a new performance piece called Examples of Justice. This work was in four parts; three were filmed and the fourth combined film with her as a live performer.

December 22 and 23: Howard Fried

Howard Fried gave a lecture at Open Space and presented his films and tapes.