jeff wright

Programmed the 2013 and 2014 editions of the festival whose focus is films that deal with mental illness and addiction issues. Highlights included the SHORT TERM 12 (Toronto Premiere), STRAY DOG (Toronto Premiere), ROCKS IN MY POCKETS (Toronto Premiere), NO NO: A DOCKUMENTARY (Canadian Premiere), ALIEN BOY (Canadian Premiere), WARENDALE (retro), live recordings of the Mental Illness Happy Hour with Paul Gilmarten, GABRIEL (Canadian Premiere), and SHE'S LOST CONTROL (Toronto Premiere).

Programmed a film sidebar for popular independent music festival. Premieres included: FROWNLAND, POP SKULL, I THINK WE'RE ALONE NOW, VISIONEERS, SEVERED WAYS: THE NORSE DISCOVERY OF AMERICA, OOM (OUT OF OUR MINDS), WHITE LIGHTNIN', THE CLOWN AND THE FUHRER, HOKURO BROTHERS: FULL THROTTLE, and I AM SO PROUD OF YOU. Also co-presented a mini retrospective of Canadian auteur, John Paizs' films, CRIME WAVE, SPRINGTIME IN GREENLAND, and TOP OF THE FOOD CHAIN with the Royal Cinema, as well as co-presentations with the Reel Asian International Film Festival of a retro screening of HEROES OF THE EAST with Shaw Brothers superstar, Gordon Liu in attendance, and the Canadian premiere of the oldest surviving Chinese silent martial arts film, RED HEROINE.

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* A free film screening series, dedicated to bringing some of the best in independent and foreign cinema to Toronto. * Films screened: * DOWN TERRACE (Toronto Premiere) * COLD WEATHER (Toronto Premiere) * DADDY LONGLEGS (Canadian Premiere) * NY EXPORT: OPUS JAZZ (Toronto Premiere) * GABI ON THE ROOF IN JULY (Toronto Premiere) * SEPTIEN (Canadian Premiere) * PIONEER (short film - Canadian Premiere) * BAD FEVER (Canadian Premiere) * THE COLOR WHEEL (Toronto Premiere) * RICHARD'S WEDDING (Canadian Premiere) * BAD POSTURE (Canadian Premiere) * EMPIRE BUILDER (Canadian Premiere) * SUN DON'T SHINE (Canadian Premiere) * THE COMEDY (Toronto Premiere) * OPEN FIVE and OPEN FIVE 2 (Canadian Premiere)

Showcasing titles in all genres, from horror, sci-fi and fantasy to comedies, thrillers and music-related films, CUFF contributes to Calgary's thriving arts community and are thrilled to bring innovative and challenging selections to all film enthusiasts. CUFF currently has two festivals year-round. Our 7-day festival mid-April, and the all-new CUFF.Docs International Documentary Festival in November.