The Canadian Film Institute’s Canadian Masters series is an annual celebration of excellence in Canadian filmmaking, featuring extensive onstage interviews, special screenings, and audience discussions with some of the greatest names in Canadian film history. In our 2016-2017 inaugural season, we are honoured to present three extraordinary Canadian masters of the moving image: Atom Egoyan (November), Alanis Obomsawin (Jaunary), and Guy Maddin (March).

We are proud to be partnering with Carleton University’s School For Studies In Art and Culture’s Film Studies section, which in 2016-2017 is celebrating its 40th anniversary. For four decades, Carleton Film Studies has produced some of the most important and influential film scholars, critics, and curators in Canada, and has also played a key role in the development of film culture generally in our nation.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE OVER TWO EVENINGS AT TWO DIFFERENT VENUES. 

On Thursday, March 30th at 7:30PM at Arts Court Theatre, Guy Maddin will be participating in a live, onstage discussion with CFI Executive Director Tom McSorley. This career-spanning interview will focus on his films, his artistic process, and his history in filmmaking. Following the discussion, there will be a question and answer period with the audience as well as an intimate reception, with Guy in attendance. 

On Saturday, April 1st at 7:30PM at Carleton University's Richcraft Hall, Guy Maddin will be presenting a selection of films. The selection includes two short films (accompanied by live music by Carleton University Professor of Music, Jesse Stewart) as well as the director's cut version of his 1990 film, ARCHANGEL.

Doors open each night at 6:30pm, with the event starting promptly at 7:30pm. Ticket (digital or printout) must be presented at the door for admission. You must also present valid ID if Discount Code is used for purchase. If you have any questions, please contact the CFI offices at 613-232-6727 or info@cfi-icf.ca.