Perspective Film Series Presents: IN THIS MOMENT (2022)
Directed by Eman Safadi, FOREIGNERZ
Friday, November 18, 2022 | Doors @ 7:00 PM
We are excited to announce the launch of BUMP Cinematheque - film premiere, exhibition and party on November 18th in partnership with PERSPECTIVES hosted at Contemporary Calgary.
Join us for BUMP’s first documentary film by FOREIGNERZ, IN THIS MOMENT, about Calgary-based muralist Alex Kwong and the creation of his mural for the 2022 BUMP Festival. The screening will be accompanied by an artwork showcase of nine local artists curated by Kwong, and an after-party to celebrate a year of incredible art in this city.
RSVP Includes FREE ENTRY, one free drink and complimentary appetizers. Sugar Water Bar will be serving wine, beer and cocktails all night with live music from DJ Yuujin & DJ BLKFT.
Friday, November 18th
Doors @ 7:00 PM
FREE with registration.
Event Details
Doors: 7:00 pm
Screening: 7:30-8:45 pm
Food & Cocktails: 7:00pm-Late
Live Music & Reception: 9:00pm-Late / ft. DJ Bikft & DJ Yuujin
Exhibiting Artists
Curtis Desiatnyk / Michelle Ku / Chris Malloy / John Ross / Lili Tayefi / Jae Sterling / Asim Overstands / Rhys Farrel / Megan Jentsch
This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet a été rendu possible en partie grâce au gouvernement du Canada.
*Complimentary beverages offered between 7:00 - 7:30 PM *Merch table open after film screening, closes at 10 PM
IN THIS MOMENT (2022)
Synopsis:
Two years after the pandemic has begun, the city of Calgary is at a tipping point - culturally, economically, politically. The pandemic has pulled the city in many directions, but it has also created an undercurrent of new artists who are leaving their mark on the city, priming it to evolve into something new. Alex Kwong, a Calgary-based muralist, has spent the pandemic changing his life, growing as an artist and contemplating about human connection and the impermanence of all things. In 2022, when asked to create a giant mural in the heart of Calgary by a local public art entity, BUMP Festival, Kwong chooses to immortalize a moment in time between his close friend Curtis and his daughter Odette, spurring a series of conversations between people connected to this mural to reflect on art, love and the significance of this era. IN THIS MOMENT takes a deeper look at how an artist can change during the pandemic and the importance of personal connections in our community.
Full Credits:
Directed by: Eman Safadi
Executive Produced By: The Beltline Urban Mural Projects
Funded By: The Government of Canada
Cinematography: Jashan Makan
Editing: Jashan Makan
Sound Design: Eman Safadi
Production House: FOREIGNERZ
Additional Cinematography: Vince Raquel, Tyrell Bonnick, Jevan Bailey
About the Curator: Alia Aluma (she/her)
Alia Aluma is a Curator and writer working in tech, fine art, film and cultural wellbeing with numerous organizations, including Contemporary Calgary, Ralph Lauren Hong Kong, 10 at 10 Hip Hop & Culture, Alcove, ADVANCE Canada, NUFS UK, TICE UK, universities and others. Before graduating with degrees in Art History & Commerce, Communications, and World Literature & Culture, Aluma began working as a ghostwriter while studying at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. In this role, she began writing novels on behalf of international clients, specializing in business literature. Her career has led to appearances on international discussion panels, a TEDx, and has placed her on multiple international projects.
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