2008 Program guide - Victoria Film Festival

MESSAGE FROM
MAYOR ALAN LOWE
On behalf of the citizens of Victoria, I would like to welcome you to the
14th annual Victoria Film Festival. It is truly a pleasure to host fi lmmakers
and industry players from around the world to join us for a fi lm event that
blends local vision with international exposure in a unique showcase of
artistic talent.
This event provides attendees with an opportunity to exchange ideas,
share information and work with others in the fi eld of fi lmmaking.
The youth in Greater Victoria benefi t from the opportunity to access
equipment and knowledge to create their own fi lms and express their
own visions through the magic of movie making. This year’s array of
screenings ensures that a new generation of fi lmmakers will be inspired to
pursue their passion.
Victoria is proud to host such a prestigious festival and I invite all attendees
to take advantage of our city’s unique cultural offerings.
See you at the movies!
Sincerely,
Alan Lowe
MAYOR
MESSAGE FROM
STAN HAGEN
As the Minister of Tourism, Sport and the Arts, it is my honour to welcome
you to the 2008 Victoria Film Festival in Victoria, British Columbia.
This will be the 14th year for the festival, and with a new name and a new
line-up of fi lms, we are looking forward to a world class event. During
these next ten days we can expect to see 150 incredible fi lms, videos,
shorts and documentaries from national and international participants.
The government is pleased to support up and coming fi lmmakers from
around the world, and we hope that their experience here will add to their
repertoire and will be the launching pad into a fulfi lling career in the arts.
It is our vision that fi lm remain a key component in British Columbia’s
culture and that the arts be embraced as an important part of life for all
British Columbians.
I would like to thank everyone who had a hand in co-ordinating this
festival and for making this event a success. The ongoing commitment
demonstrated by the Victoria Film Festival organizers and volunteers and
participants serves as a model and inspiration to us all.
I wish the best of luck to all of the people who submitted their fi lms for
viewing. The audience in Victoria is enthusiastically waiting to view them. I
hope you will enjoy your stay in beautiful British Columbia, and I invite you
to explore the province while you are here.
Sincerely,
Stan Hagen
Minister of Tourism, Sport and the Arts
WELCOME
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