April 6th, 2013

        Halifax Independent Filmmaker's Festival launches with live
        musical screening of the first Soviet science fiction film.

    The Halifax Independent Filmmakers Festival (HIFF.ca) launches this
year with Yakov Protazanov's 1924 classic 'Aelita: Queen of Mars' to live
music on Saturday, April 6th, at 7:00 p.m., in Alumni Hall, New Academic
Building, University of King's College, 6350 Coburg Rd., Halifax, NS.
 
   Based on Alexei Tolstoy's novel of the same name, 'Aelita' is a
futuristic account of travel to Mars and revolt against a suppressive
ruling group in post-war Soviet Union.  It will be a feast for the eyes
and ears.  In partnership with the University of King's College History of
Science and Technology programme, History of Science and Technology Society,
Dalhousie University Department of English and the Situating Science
Strategic Knowledge Cluster musicians will give voice to this silent classic.
 
   "There's something magic about the way art and science unite when
watching classic sci-fi films to great live music," says Situating Science
Project Coordinator, Emily Tector.  In following the previous years' popular
screenings of 'Metropolis' and 'Battleship Potempkin', the film will be
accompanied musically by Halifax jazz and experimental musicians.  This
year, the music will feature a traditional theremin.   "You'll recognize
its sound from eerie science fiction soundtracks," Tector adds.  The 
musicians include: Lukas Pearse (bass), Geordie Haley (guitar), Tim Crofts
(keyboard) Douglas Cameron (percussion) and Greg Jackson (theremin).
 
   There will be a $5 suggested donation at the door for the musicians.
 The HIFF launch reception will follow the screening.
 
For more information, please contact:

Emily Tector, Situating Science Project Coordinator
Office: 902-420-1270 | Cell: 902-789-8392
 
Nelson MacDonald, HIFF Coordinator | Cell: 902.789.6802
 
About the Halifax Independent Filmmakers Festival: HIFF is a presentation
of the Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative.  It is made possible with the
generous support of the Department of Canadian Heritage, Canada Council
for the Arts, Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage,
Telefilm Canada, and The Coast.  For more information, please visit:
www.hiff.ca

April 16th, 2013

           The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Presents:

                               Monsieur Lazhar

   Diversity Spotlight film screening: Monsieur Lazhar, Tuesday, April 16
at 7:00 p.m., Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, 1055 Marginal
Road, Halifax.

   At a Montréal public grade school, an Algerian immigrant Monsieur Lazhar 
is hired to replace a popular teacher who committed suicide in her classroom.
While helping his students deal with their grief, his own recent loss is
revealed.

   Admission is free.  This film is presented in French with English subtitles
in partnership with Alliance Française. Rated PG 14, runs 94 minutes.  2012
Oscar nominee for Best Foreign Language Film, 2011 TIFF winner of Best
Canadian Feature Film.
                             www.pier21.ca

April 28th, 2013

                          Bedford Players Presents:

                      Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap

   Bedford Players, in partnership with LITE 92.9 is pleased to present
Agatha Christie's MOUSETRAP produced by special arrangement with Samuel
French Inc and directed by Karen Waterford.

   This 30th Anniversary production opens April 18th and runs Thursday, 
Fridays and Saturdays @ 8:00 pm until May 4th with a Sunday matinee on
April 28th @ 2:00 pm at the Bedford Player's Theatre, located at 1408
Bedford Highway, Bedford (upper parking lot of All Saints Anglican Church).

Reservations can be made online at: www.bedfordplayers.ns.ca or 832-3300. 
Adults: $15 Students/Seniors 60+: $12.  $1/ticket sold will be donated to
the Kids Help Phone - Atlantic Region.

May 11th, 2013

          Bedford Players is Hosting an Acting For Stage Workshop

   Bedford Players is hosting an Acting For Stage Workshop with Leana Todd
8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on May 11th at the Bedford Players Theatre, 1408
Bedford Highway.

   Cost: $15 and $5 for youth 16+ and students. Please confirm attendance
with Ralf Dreimanis at ralf_dreimanis@hotmail.com.  More information
is available from Ralf or online at www.bedfordplayers.ns.ca.

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