Film Festival Buzz - Oscar Nods and a Special Birthday
Hello, fellow cinephiles!
Can I get a drum roll, please? The countdown is officially on – The 14th Annual Victoria Film Festival hits the big screen and brings in the stars in 10 days!
Oscar Nods and Waves
Oscar is shining the shiny golden spotlight on the Victoria Film Festival this year…
The Counterfeiters - Stefan Ruzowitzky
NOMINATED FOR BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
Grab your tickets before they sell out – This feature is screening on Friday, February 8 at 6:45 PM, at Capitol 6.
Madame Tutli-Putli - Chris Lavis, Maciek Szczerbowski
NOMINATED FOR BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM
Grab your tickets before they sell out – This short film will be screening alongside Carts of Darkness on Sunday, February 3 at 3:30 PM, at the Odeon.
Away From Her - Sarah Polley
NOMINATED FOR BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY & BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE (Julie Christie)
This was the opening film of last year’s festival… Be sure to check out this year's opener and World Premiere, Motown High.
Ellen Page (star of The Tracey Fragments)
NOMINATED FOR BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
Ellen Page has scored a Golden Globe for her leading role in Juno, and now she is up for an Oscar! See this young up-and-comer at the Victoria Film Festival's highly anticipated, The Tracey Fragments.
Buzz Around Town
We hope you caught Deadhead and Victoria Film Festival juror David Lemieux on C-FAX 1070's Newsline today, with Murray Langdon.
Director Henry Jaglom and actress Tanna Frederick, from Hollywood Dreams, will also grace C-FAX 1070 with an in-depth interview. Hollywood Dreams is a hit feature film screening at the Victoria Film Festival, that delves into the nature and glossy façade of fame in Hollywood. Tune in on Friday, January 25th, from 3 to 3:30 PM, Pacific Time.
The HOT Ticket
Please Vote for Me – Weijun Chen
Featured in our "Cultures Unbound" program, this documentary is selling out fast! Please Vote for Me is a touching, eye-opening, and sometimes comical film about an experiment in democracy. A grade three class in Communist China holds an election to select a Class Monitor. Enter two boys and a girl: a wily cajoler, a ruthless authoritarian, and a talented, sensitive girl that is way out of her depth. They’re not alone in their political battles, either; teachers and doting parents eagerly egg them on. Please Vote for Me is a portrait of a society that on some level is familiar to us all.
Tickets are available online, at the Bolen Books box office, or at the Festival office located at the corner of View and Blanshard (808 View Street).
Happy Birthday
Monday, January the 21st marked a very important day for the Fairmont Empress Hotel. The Empress turned 100 years old, which means that people have been sipping afternoon tea at this landmark since 1908! Famous visitors to this gorgeous landmark have included Ginger Rogers, John Wayne, Shirley Temple, Queen Elizabeth, and the King of Thailand.
Join that impressive roster yourself, with the Festival Package Deal. Celebrate in comfort and luxury while indulging in the hottest new films of the season. Whether you're looking for a charming and cozy place to stay in Victoria, or want to surprise a loved one with a grand gesture before Valentine’s Day (because it's never to early to start warming them up), take advantage of this steal of a deal while it’s still available.
Festival Package Deal
For only $159, the luxurious Fairmont Empress Hotel package for 2 people includes:
To book your reservation, call 250-384-8111 or email emp.reservations@fairmont.com and ask for the “Film Festival Rate.”
That's it for today... If you know any film lovers, spread the buzz around! Stay tuned for even more Festival Buzz!
Can I get a drum roll, please? The countdown is officially on – The 14th Annual Victoria Film Festival hits the big screen and brings in the stars in 10 days!
Oscar Nods and Waves
Oscar is shining the shiny golden spotlight on the Victoria Film Festival this year…
The Counterfeiters - Stefan Ruzowitzky
NOMINATED FOR BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
Grab your tickets before they sell out – This feature is screening on Friday, February 8 at 6:45 PM, at Capitol 6.
Madame Tutli-Putli - Chris Lavis, Maciek Szczerbowski
NOMINATED FOR BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM
Grab your tickets before they sell out – This short film will be screening alongside Carts of Darkness on Sunday, February 3 at 3:30 PM, at the Odeon.
Away From Her - Sarah Polley
NOMINATED FOR BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY & BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE (Julie Christie)
This was the opening film of last year’s festival… Be sure to check out this year's opener and World Premiere, Motown High.
Ellen Page (star of The Tracey Fragments)
NOMINATED FOR BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
Ellen Page has scored a Golden Globe for her leading role in Juno, and now she is up for an Oscar! See this young up-and-comer at the Victoria Film Festival's highly anticipated, The Tracey Fragments.
Buzz Around Town
We hope you caught Deadhead and Victoria Film Festival juror David Lemieux on C-FAX 1070's Newsline today, with Murray Langdon.
Director Henry Jaglom and actress Tanna Frederick, from Hollywood Dreams, will also grace C-FAX 1070 with an in-depth interview. Hollywood Dreams is a hit feature film screening at the Victoria Film Festival, that delves into the nature and glossy façade of fame in Hollywood. Tune in on Friday, January 25th, from 3 to 3:30 PM, Pacific Time.
The HOT Ticket
Please Vote for Me – Weijun Chen
Featured in our "Cultures Unbound" program, this documentary is selling out fast! Please Vote for Me is a touching, eye-opening, and sometimes comical film about an experiment in democracy. A grade three class in Communist China holds an election to select a Class Monitor. Enter two boys and a girl: a wily cajoler, a ruthless authoritarian, and a talented, sensitive girl that is way out of her depth. They’re not alone in their political battles, either; teachers and doting parents eagerly egg them on. Please Vote for Me is a portrait of a society that on some level is familiar to us all.
Tickets are available online, at the Bolen Books box office, or at the Festival office located at the corner of View and Blanshard (808 View Street).
Happy Birthday
Monday, January the 21st marked a very important day for the Fairmont Empress Hotel. The Empress turned 100 years old, which means that people have been sipping afternoon tea at this landmark since 1908! Famous visitors to this gorgeous landmark have included Ginger Rogers, John Wayne, Shirley Temple, Queen Elizabeth, and the King of Thailand.
Join that impressive roster yourself, with the Festival Package Deal. Celebrate in comfort and luxury while indulging in the hottest new films of the season. Whether you're looking for a charming and cozy place to stay in Victoria, or want to surprise a loved one with a grand gesture before Valentine’s Day (because it's never to early to start warming them up), take advantage of this steal of a deal while it’s still available.
Festival Package Deal
For only $159, the luxurious Fairmont Empress Hotel package for 2 people includes:
- One night overnight accommodation
- 4 Film Festival Tickets of your choice from a vast array of amazing films
- A full English breakfast in the morning
- Cocktails at the Empire Theatres Lounge at Platinum
To book your reservation, call 250-384-8111 or email emp.reservations@fairmont.com and ask for the “Film Festival Rate.”
That's it for today... If you know any film lovers, spread the buzz around! Stay tuned for even more Festival Buzz!
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