Luces, cámara, acción – se viene el primer festival de Cine en Durham, Oshawa

Por MYRNA KAHAN.- Desde septiembre 25 al 27 se celebra el primer Festival de Cine en Durham en Oshawa, con las producciones fílmicas más destacadas, El festival inicia su primera temporada con la recepción de gala , en colaboración del teatro Regent en el 50 King street , y Docville Wild West Movie Set.
Entrevistamos a Carlos Delgado, coordinador oficial y oficial de la oficina de Desarrollo y Turismo. ”Estamos trabajando día y noche para que este primer festival, se celebre por todo lo alto con el estreno de la película ”, THE MESSENGER” producido por uno de los nuestros, residente de Durham Joanne Jackson. El estreno se presenta en el legendario Regent Theatre, famoso por su arquitectura e historia construido en 1919 por el canadiense J. McNee Jeffrey.
Contamos con invitados especiales, expertos en la industria del cine y buenas películas para el disfrute de toda la familia. Entre las atracciones y actividades del festival el público podrá ser parte de la producción de una película en un día; creando una historia y las innovadora tecnología utilizada en el cine.

Admisión:
Gratis menores de 12 anos (acompañados por adulto)
$10 Sept. 25 – Apertura- Gala THE MESSENGER’
$20 Sept. 26 – Docville Family Day
$20 Sept. 27 – Film Screening and Workshops
$40 Festival Pass (descuentos por 3 dias de festival)
Hospedaje:
La Quinta Hotel, tiene precios especiales durante el festival www.laquintaoshawa.com promo codes REELW1 DURH1 The La Quinta Hotel localizada downtown Oshawa en la calle King Stre, frente al Regent Theatre.

Durham Region Film Festival
Lights! Camera! Action!
From September 25-27 celebrate the first Durham Region Film Festival connecting audiences with the riches of cinema. Learn the tricks and experience the magic of film, on-screen and behind the scenes at two exciting locations in Durham. The Film Commission Office and ReelWorld Film Festival programmers will bring the world of cinema and talented artists the Regent Theatre and Docville Wild West Movie Set.
LOCATIONS:
Regent Theatre – Designed by a famous Canadian and built in 1919, with beautiful classical-styled architecture, this theatre is a historic landmark in downtown Oshawa.
Docville Wild West Movie Set – A favourite of film production companies, this authentic old western town in Newcastle, (Clarington) includes a general store, jail, hotel, sheriff’s office, and saloon.
DETAILS:
Friday, Sept. 25 – Regent Theatre, Oshawa
From script to screen, enjoy the opening night gala of film and storytelling with both a short and a feature-length film followed by a guest panel session.
Saturday, Sept. 26 – Docville Wild West Movie Set, Newcastle (Clarington)
Come and experience the following events:
Screen a Film: From script to screen, get inspired by short and feature-length films and special guest panels.
Make-a-Movie-in-a-Day: Experience being on a filmmaking crew, while creating authentic storytelling in one day.
Drone Action: Follow the buzz to see drone demonstrations provided by Flying Fish Productions (Reign, Orphan Black).
Be Transformed: Step in front of a green screen to become a monster, robot or other movie character.
The Audition Room: Learn what directors are looking for when they choose their actors/actresses.
Get Creative: Check out a movie set to see the technical, artistic and innovative activities that go into film-making.
Stunt Station: Watch demonstrations by professional stunt people who step in to take the actor’s place when shooting dangerous scenes.
Star Attraction: Experience the magic of film through a Q&A session with Kenneth Welsh, one of Durham’s own film and TV stars (Twin Peaks, The Aviator, The Day After Tomorrow).
Savour Durham: Enjoy the flavours of our food trucks and other local culinary delights.
Sunday, Sept. 27 – Regent Theatre, Oshawa
Visit the beautiful Regent Theatre for a day of authentic storytelling, with three film screening packages and workshops featuring the creative activities in filmmaking.
Catch the Sound: Discover how to create and apply sound effects to film in a workshop with foley master, Andy Malcolm (American Hustle, The Help, and Trainwreck).
Make a Movie on Your IPad: Enjoy a world premiere screening and workshop of a feature film on an iPad by Charles Dennis, Foo Dog Productions.
ADMISSION:
FREE for children 12 years and under (must be accompanied by an adult)
$10 Sept. 25 – Opening Gala Screening
$20 Sept. 26 – Docville Family Day
$20 Sept. 27 – Film Screening and Workshops
$40 Festival Pass (discount rate for all 3 days of festival)
ACCOMODATIONS:
For our out of town guests, you can book a room at La Quinta Hotel at www.laquintaoshawa.com using promo codes REELW1 or DURH1 for special festival rates. The La Quinta Hotel is located in downtown Oshawa on King Street, across the road from the Regent Theatre.