Art Department Panel

In Person

Jun. 3

Written By FOFS

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Co-Presented by The Canada Media Fund & Fae Pictures

Industry Programming

This special event will screen a collection of three web and television episodes, and include a Q&A with filmmakers who developed each series.

Featuring

Streams Flow From a River with Creator Christopher Yip and Exec. Producer Shant Joshi

Work-In-Progress Industry Screening | EP 104: BENNY AND THE JETS Gordon reflects on his first years as a new immigrant in Canada and the journey that brought him to the laundromat years ago. Created by Christopher Yip and Fae Pictures.

Less Than Kosher with Creators Shaina Silver-Baird and Michael Goldlist

World Premiere | Failing electro-rockstar wannabe Viv rejected her Jewish roots long ago. When her voice of gold lands her a job as a cantor at a synagogue, she rises to the challenge and confronts self-sabotaging tendencies and complicated relationships. Created by Shaina Silver-Baird, Michael Goldlist and Filmcoop.

Topline with Producer Davin Lengyel

Now streaming on CBC Gem | A young reclusive singer/songwriter is discovered online and invited to join a mysterious, high-pressure music production team that creates hits for superstars. Topline is a musical dramedy about the world of professional songwriters for young adults. It is a series about growing up. About how relationships can bend and break in the wind of ambition. Featuring 16 original songs from series creator Romeo Candido.

Moderated by

Aashna Thakkar (Manager of Programming, Regent Park Film Festival)

- Proof of vaccination required by all Festival guests, masks encouraged.
- This event will not include ASL interpretation or captions of any kind.
- Limited number of accessible seating inside the auditorium.
- Guide animals permitted.
- Elevator and escalator access inside theatre.
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