Think “Canadian” media: What images flash through your mind? The Red Green Show? The Littlest Hobo? Black Christmas?
The countdown is on to Canada 150 and TIFF just announced the top contributions to the country’s cinematic landscape with Canada On Screen. These works include everything from animation and commercials to TV and documentaries.
We picked our top three from each category, but you can check them all out here. The free program will present moving image installations, special events, special guests, an extensive online catalogue and screenings across the country.
Animation
Log Driver’s Waltz, John Weldon (1979)
The Sweater, Sheldon Cohen (1980)
The Big Snit, Richard Condie (1985)
Commercials
“Dove Evolution” Dove Self-esteem Fund, Ogilvy & Mather (2006)
“It’s Not a Mistake, Start the Car!” Ikea Canada, Zig (2005)
“Do You Eat the Red Ones Last” Smarties, Ogilvy & Mather (1967)
Documentaries
Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media, Mark Achbar, Peter Wintonick (1992)
Stories We Tell, Sarah Polley (2012)
Manufactured Landscapes, Jennifer Baichwal (2006)
Experimental Film & Video
Wavelength, Michael Snow (1967)
Birthday Suit – with scars and defects, Lisa Steele (1974)
Trees of Syntax, Leaves of Axis, Daïchi Saïto (2009)
Features
C.R.A.Z.Y., Jean-Marc Vallée (2005)
Water, Deepa Mehta (2005)
Videodrome, David Cronenberg (1983)
Moving Image Installations
In the Labyrinth, Roman Kroitor, Colin Low, Hugh O’Connor (1967)
The Paradise Institute, Janet Cardiff, George Bures Miller (2001)
Two Sides to Every Story, Michael Snow (1974)
Music Videos
“Hotline Bling” by Drake, dir. Director X (2015)
“Drop the Needle” by Maestro Fresh Wes, dir. Joel Goldberg (1990)
“Oblivion” by Grimes, dir. Emily Kai Bock (2012)
Shorts
North of Superior, Graeme Ferguson (1971)
You Take Care Now, Ann Marie Fleming (1989)
The Heart of the World, Guy Maddin (2000)
Television
Anne of Green Gables (1985)
The Friendly Giant (1958-1985)
Degrassi Junior High (1987-1991)
What do YOU think represents Canada onscreen? See complete list here.