Directed by Kevin Nikkel, Dave Barber

Logline: Tales from The Winnipeg Film Group is the hilarious, explosive story of how a stubborn band of independent filmmakers started a film co-operative that became the most highly respected film centre in Canada.

Synopsis: Tales from The Winnipeg Film Group is the explosive story of how a stubborn band of independent filmmakers started a film co-operative that became the most highly respected film centre in Canada. Packed with rare archival footage, dynamic film excerpts, and hilarious interviews this documentary traces the history of the legendary Winnipeg Film Group. Often mired in controversy the Winnipeg Film Group is acclaimed at film festivals around the world for subversive, original filmmaking.

Distribution Contact: WFG

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RUNTIME: 80 Minutes
GENRE: Documentary
PRODUCTION FORMAT: HD
LANGUAGE: English
LOCATION: Manitoba
TECHNIQUES: Hand Process (b&w), Hand Process (col)
KEYWORDS: Cultural Analysis, Winnipeg, Winnipeg Film Group, Artist Run Centre, Film Co-Operative