Canadian films at Sundance

Canada has nine titles in the Sundance Film Festival 2000, running Jan. 20-30. As usual, Canada is well represented in the Native Forum program, but the festival’s official selections also include several Canadian productions in other notable categories at this showcase for independent cinema.

Here are the Canadian selections by program:

World Cinema

* New Waterford Girl – Allan Moyle, director; Sienna Films/imX communications, producer

Native Forum

* Johnnie Greyeyes – Jorge Manzano, director; Jorge Manzano, Timothy L. Hill, producers

* Deep Inside Clint Star – Clint Alberta, director; Silva Basmajian, nfb, producer

* Soop on Wheels – Sandy Greer, director; Two Wheels Productions, producer

* Heater – Terrance Odette, director; Marble Island Pictures, producer

Short Film

* Don’t Think Twice – Sarah Polley, director; Rhombus Media, Sarah Polley, producers

* Meanwhile – Ghyslaine Cote, director; Robert Lacerte, producer

* When the Day Breaks – Wendy Tilby, Amanda Forbis, directors; nfb, producer

Short (Native)

* What the Eagle Hears? – Gary Farmer, director

* Legends sxwexwxwiy’am: The Story of Siwash Rock – Annie Frazier Henry, director; Full Regalia Productions, producer