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Tourism, Culture and Recreation
June 22, 2010

Nickel Independent Film Festival Celebrates 10 Years

Beginning today, film buffs of all ages will once again have the opportunity to enjoy the ever-popular Nickel Independent Film Festival, which this year is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

The Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, will attend this evening's opening, taking place at the LSPU Hall, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

"Since 2001, the Nickel Independent Film Festival has provided a means for local filmmakers to showcase their work to a variety of audiences," said Minister French. "As a government, we are committed to the continued promotion and growth of Newfoundland and Labrador's film industry. I congratulate the festival organizers as they celebrate their 10th anniversary and wish them continued success for the next 10."

The Provincial Government has provided $14,000 in operational support to the Nickel Independent Film Festival — a $4,000 increase over 2009 funding levels — through its Cultural Economic Development Program (CEDP).

"The funding we receive from the Provincial Government ensures that the Nickel can continue to support our filmmakers by, first and foremost, showing the films they create to audiences across the province," said Ruth Lawrence, Executive Director of the Nickel Independent Film Festival. "For our 10th anniversary, we have taken a look back; we held a retrospective screening of 10 films from the last 10 years of the Nickel in May; at this year's festival we will have an archival photo display, and we are currently working on compiling a comprehensive list of all the film, new media, and television projects created here since our inception. We also look to the future with the development of a new website to improve our service to Nickel filmmakers and audiences."

For more information about the Nickel Independent Film Festival, including schedules for screenings and workshops, please visit: www.nickelfestival.com/ 

Budget 2010: The Right Investments — For Our Children and Our Future provides almost $2.5 million to support arts, cultural and heritage initiatives throughout the province, with about $1.2 million earmarked for the arts and culture sectors.

CEDP projects are selected based on the strength of the business plans, vision, and potential development within the sector. For more information on the CEDP program and application guidelines, please visit: www.tcr.gov.nl.ca/tcr/artsculture/cedp/index.html.

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Media contacts:

Heather May
Director of Communications
Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
709-729-0928, 697-5061
heathermay@gov.nl.ca
Jackie Hynes
Festival Co-ordinator
Nickel Independent Film Festival
709-576-3378, 697-4365
nickelcoordinator@gmail.com

2010 06 22                                                       10:10 a.m.
 


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