INUVIK (July 17, 2013)— Northern films will be on display as part of the annual Great Northern Arts Festival (GNAF), which is taking place this year from July 12-21st.
The series of films is titled Through Our Lens and will screen daily from 3 to 5 p.m. from July 16-20th. Arranged in partnership with the NWT Film Commission, Western Arctic Moving Pictures and GNAF, films will reflect a different theme each day showcasing the culture of the NWT. Screenings are open to the public and will take place in a theatre room at the Inuvik Multiplex.
Reflections of the Past – Visions for the Future, is the theme of the GNAF this year and, in that spirit, the film screenings will include a selection of early films from the NWT Archives, as well as amateur youth films developed through the REEL North Youth initiative. The daily schedule can be found on the Film Commission website.
“This festival is the place where artists from the NWT and around the world get together to celebrate the diversity and culture of Canada’s North,” said Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) David Ramsay. “These screenings provide an opportunity for local filmmakers to showcase their talent. The film and art industries are important sectors of our economy, and by investing in events that showcase NWT films and filmmakers, we are showing our support and raising the profile of the NWT as a filming destination.”
In addition to supporting the film screenings, ITI provided $25,000 in funding to GNAF through the Support to Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) Policy. By providing funding for events such as GNAF and the Through Our Lens screenings, the GNWT is demonstrating its commitment to building a strong and diversified economy, a key priority of the 17th Legislative Assembly.
For more information:
Alayna Ward
Manager, Public Affairs and Communications
Industry, Tourism and Investment
Government of the Northwest Territories
Tel: (867) 920-8696
Email: alayna_ward@gov.nt.ca