Katherine and Nick North’s short documentary film, Just Another Beautiful Family, follows their own family of 7, which on the surface looks like a typical suburban family, with a twist: Nick is transgender.
Calgary International Film Festival
NAME OF FESTIVAL: Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF)
SINCE: 1999
WHERE: Calgary, Canada
WEBSITE: www.calgaryfilm.com
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: The Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) is a 11-day celebration of visual arts and cinema, screening over 200 multi-genre films from around the world and highlighted by a series of gala events, awards ceremonies, and special presentations. Since 1999, CIFF has become one of the largest film festivals in Canada and a premiere cultural event in Calgary’s social calendar. Demonstrating unparalleled diversity and accessibility as an arts medium, CIFF is integral to the cultural fabric of the city, delivering measurable impact, connectivity, and cultural relevance.
François Girard’s THE SONG OF NAMES to Open 2019 Calgary International Film Festival
François Girard music themed THE SONG OF NAMES will kick off the 2019 Calgary International Film Festival on Wednesday September 18th, 2019.
THE GRIZZLIES and CAPERNAUM Win Audience Awards at 2018 Calgary International Film Festival
The 19th annual Calgary International Film Festival wrapped up this past Sunday, and today the Festival announced the winners of the Audience Favourite Awards and Fan Favourite Award,
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THE SISTERS BROTHERS Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Joaquin Phoenix to Open Calgary International Film Festival [Trailer]
The western Canadian premiere for a tale of the Wild West, The Sisters Brothers, directed by Jacques Audiard, with an all-star cast of John C. Reilly, Joaquin Phoenix, Riz Ahmed and Jake Gyllenhaal, will open the Calgary International Film Festival
Keira Knightley’s COLLETTE, Hilary Swank’s WHAT THEY HAD Added to Calgary International Film Festival
Fourteen more films, including Keira Knightley in COLETTE, Salma Hayek in THE HUMMINGBIRD PROJECT, and Hilary Swank in WHAT THEY HAD, have added to this year’s Calgary International Film Festival.
SMUGGLING HENDRIX, BIRDS OF PASSAGE Among Films Added to 2018 Calgary International Film Festival
The Calgary International Film Festival added twelve more films, some from as far away as India, Columbia and Sweden, others closer to home, including one from a Calgarian first-time feature director, to the 2018 lineup.
World Premiere of MAKING COCO: THE GRANT FUHR STORY Documentary to Close Calgary International Film Festival
The world premiere of Making Coco: The Grant Fuhr Story, directed by Don Metz, will screen on September 29, as the Closing Gala film 0f the Calgary International Film Festival.
Calgary International Film Festival Announces 2018 Music On Screen Lineup Featuring Joan Jett, Randy Bachman and More
The ever-popular Music On Screen program at the 19th annual Calgary International Film Festival will showcase a broad spectrum of musical talent,
SCIENCE FAIR, VIRUS TROPICAL, RESPETO Among First 6 Films Selected for 2018 Calgary International Film Festival
The Calgary International Film Festival has revealed the first six youth focused films coming to the 19th annual festival from September 19 to 30, 2018.
GREGOIRE, LIVING PROOF, INDIAN HORSE Win Top Awards at 2017 Calgary International Film Festival
Gregoire, the first feature-length film from Alberta filmmaker Cody Bown won the Best Canadian Narrative Feature Prize at the 2017 Calgary International Film Festival.
WHEN THEY AWAKE, Documentary on Canadian Indigenous Musical Artists, to Open Calgary International Film Festival
When They Awake, an uplifting, energetic documentary about the groundswell of exciting, critically acclaimed indigenous musical artists in Canada, will open the 2017 Calgary International Film Festival.
Calgary International Film Festival Reveals 68 Short Films on 2017 Lineup
68 shorts films will be screened across eight different shorts programs, and play before features at this year’s 2017 Calgary International Film Festival.
6 Films on Calgary International Film Festival Late Shows Series Lineup, ‘BITCH’ and More
The Late Shows Series, known for presenting the darker, creepier side of Calgary International Film Festival will feature six films at this year’s festival.
13 Films + Television Series with an Alberta Connection on 2017 Calgary International Film Festival Lineup
The Calgary International Film Festival announced a full slate of 13 films and television series with an Alberta connection coming to the 2017 festival this fall.
First Wave of Films Announced for 2017 Calgary International Film Festival, BORG/MCENROE and More
The Calgary International Film Festival (Calgary Film) announced the First Wave of Films playing at the 2017 festival.
THE AMERICAN EPIC SESSIONS, BURN YOUR MAPS Wins Calgary International Film Festival Audience Awards
THE AMERICAN EPIC SESSIONS directed by Bernard MacMahon is the winner of both the Audience Choice, Best Documentary Feature and Discovery Award, Best First Documentary Feature at the Calgary International Film Festival.
AND PUNCHING THE CLOWN, PATERSON Among Final Wave of Films Announced for Calgary International Film Festival
The Calgary International Film Festival announced the full lineup of 210 films that will be screened at this year’s festival: 100 features and 110 shorts.
Canadian Cinema is Highlight of Sixth Wave of Films Announced for Calgary International Film Festival
The 2016 Calgary International Film Festival showcases Canadian Cinema in the Sixth Wave of films to be released.
14 Feature Documentaries + Short Docs Among Calgary International Film Festival Fifth Wave of Films
14 feature documentaries and a short documentary package are among the fifth wave of films added to the 2016 lineup of the Calgary International Film Festival.
Calgary International Film Festival Reveals Gala Films, Opens With MAUDIE, Closes With CHOKESLAM | TRAILERS
The Calgary International Film Festival‘s Fourth Wave of films screening at the 2016 festival includes the five Gala Films that will attract some of the festival’s most exciting guests and red-carpet, black carpet and green carpet action.
Sci-fi, Horror, Thrillers, Fantasy Films on 2016 Calgary International Film Festival Third Wave of Films
The Calgary International Film Festival 2016 Late Shows Series will again feature sci-fi, horror, thrillers and fantasy films from around the world.
GIRL ASLEEP, AMERICAN HONEY Among Second Wave of Films for 2016 Calgary International Film Festival
The Calgary International Film Festival announced the Second Wave of Films screening at the 2016 festival.
SONITA Among First Wave of Music Themed Films for 2016 Calgary International Film Festival
The 2016 Calgary International Film Festival announced the First Wave of Films screening at the Festival. The first film announcement is all about music, including five films from CIFF’s Music On Screen series, as well as additional music-themed films.
Calgary International Film Festival Picks Comedy Film “THE GRAND SEDUCTION” to Kickoff 2013 Festival
The comedy film “THE GRAND SEDUCTION” has been selected to open 2013 Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) on Thursday, September 19, 2013. “The Grand Seduction is a laugh-out-loud comedy, and we’re overjoyed to present the Western Canadian premier of this major release. The film is a who’s who of talent from across Canada, from director Don McKellar and the incredible cast, to co-writer Michael Dowse, who is well known in Calgary and abroad for Fubar and others. Last year’s Opening Gala was the largest and most talked about in the festival’s history, and we look forward to an even bigger night this year.” – Steve Schroeder, Executive Director, The Calgary International Film Festival