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Screening of Episode 1 the APTN-Crave comedy series Don't Even and moderated conversation about feature film directors becoming TV and digital series directors. Special ticket price: $5 for all admissions.
Don't Even: Jerk Sandwich Dir. Zoe Leigh Hopkins, 2024, Manitoba, 24 MIN
Violet and Harley, lifelong friends, navigate the throes of newfound independence after high school graduation, their unbreakable bond strained by diverging paths and adult choices during one tumultuous yet formative summer in Winnipeg. Episode 1: Violet gets unwanted attention after her turn as valedictorian and Harley finds a distraction from her big secret.
Zoe Leigh Hopkins is a Heiltsuk and Mohawk filmmaker from Bella Bella, BC, and Six Nations, Ontario. She has directed two award-winning feature films, Kayak to Klemtu and Run Woman Run, and is a Canadian Screen Award winner for her work on the APTN-Crave series Little Bird, the most awarded series in CSA history. Zoe’s credits span both comedy and drama, including Trickster, Run the Burbs, and Don’t Even, and she is a proud member of the WGC and DGC.
DGC Masters is a new event series created by the National Directors Division at the Directors Guild of Canada, celebrating the work of great filmmakers and the career-spanning projects which showcase their brilliance. We are spotlighting the work of directors who made an indie splash with their unique voices, and who have charted a course from film to television.
The Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) is a national labor organization representing over 7,000 professionals in 48 occupations within the Canadian film and television industry. Founded in 1962, the DGC supports key creative and logistical roles, including directors, editors, assistant directors, location managers, and production assistants. Dedicated to advancing the screen-based industry, the DGC champions the rights and interests of its members while fostering excellence in Canadian storytelling.
Dorothy Woodend has been the film critic for The Tyee since 2004. Her work has been published in magazines, newspapers and books across Canada and the US, as well as a number of international publications.