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Directed by Yanie Dupont-Hébert, this show witnesses an event reuniting the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM) and pop-punk band Simple Plan together on the same stage, aiming at raising funds in aid of Simple Plan Foundation and the OSM’s educational activities.
Follows Liza, who retreats to a '70s variety show in her mind as she struggles to cope with the impending death of her mother, trying to work through parts of their past without losing herself in the process.
Following up on her 2000 opus Suspicious River, Lynne Stopkewich directs this documentary about the final Lilith Fair. Launched in 1997 by Sarah McLachlan and a host of other female singer/songwriters, the concert series quickly became one of the most popular, and profitable, tours of the late '90s. Stopkewich, along with her crew, tagged along during the 2000 tour, traveling to 42 shows across the continent. Rising early and crashing late -- often in the bus as it drives to the next destination, Stopkewich's crew quickly gets a taste of the rigors of life on the road. Along the way, they interview fans, crew, tech staff, and the stars. Apart from such documentary footage, Lilith also features performances from McLachlan, Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders, Sheryl Crow, the Dixie Chicks, and sundry other.
Comprised of both archival footage and talking head interviews, this pseudo-documentary blends the lines between reality and fantasy while telling the preemptive story of the Canadian punk band known as Chub.
In this new work by Marie Chouinard, the company's ten dancers execute variations on the exercise of freedom. Often, the dancers appear on points: on one, two, and even four at a time. In a spectroscopy of the gesture, we also see them using different devices - crutches, rope, prostheses, horizontal bars, and harnesses - which at times liberate their movements, at others fetter it, and at still others create it.
A film fantasy of dancing music and dancing color. Listen to the Mocking Bird played by an oldtime fiddler, brilliant patterns ripple, flow, flicker and blend. A Norman McLaren painting on film, translates sound into sight.
Lethbridge's matron drag queen, Didi d'Edada and her son Castrati can't find a dress for Mama to wear to the music video launch. When a tornado strikes they are whisked away to a magical land and all their fashion dreams come true.
Biopic of one of Québec's most popular pop-rock band Les BB.
World renowned artist and filmmaker Michael Snow continues to push the boundaries of yet another field, music. The avant-garde greats mastery of free-improvisation shines through in this rare solo piano performance at Konzerthaus, Vienna.
Jann Arden appears in a documentary with recordings from her 2009 tour in support of her album "Free." It was filmed in November 2009 in British Columbia and includes performances of twelve songs. This DVD was released in combination with her live album, "Spotlight," in 2010.
Beyond Barricades is a documentary on political punk band Anti-Flag, featuring interviews with Tom Morello, Billy Bragg, Tim McIlrath, Brian Baker & More. The film explores the trials and tribulations of playing politically charged music and devoting your life to activism.
A collection of Necrophagia's gory music videos featuring cameos by horror legends like Coffin Joe and Paul Naschy.
A full length original tragic-comic opera with sends up a great political leader whose downfall was his colossal ego.
The Opening of SkyDome: A Celebration - Andrea Martin and Alan Thicke co-hosted the 90-minute event on June 3, 1989, complete with songs written specifically for the celebration with over 5,000 performers which was broadcast nationwide on the CBC,
Kurt and Erika are newlyweds. Everything is great, except that Kurt is still "seeing" his ex-girlfriend Scarlett everywhere he goes.
One of a series of French-Canadian folk songs, this film was illustrated by Norman McLaren for the Chants populaires series. White gouache drawings on black cards were photographed with overlapping ‘zooms’ to suggest the forward movement of a canoe along rivers and lakes. This film appears in Chants populaires no. 5 and in Chants populaires no. 6.
An independent short film documentary directed by and starring high school students that focuses on life passions, music, childhood, and the shaping of a modern teen (Riley Kernick).
The Madballs are a zany animated rock band who rock and roll their way across the galaxy. Music is illegal on their home planet so they make a break for it on Earth.
A young boy tries to convince a former musician to give him guitar lessons.
This is a documentation of Montreal's favourite electronic pop duo Hot House's full set performed at Turbo Haus on March 22nd 2025
Music Video for the artist Bleu (multi-platinum Spider-Man soundtrack, writer/producer for Jonas Brothers, Meatloaf, Demi Lovato, and more. This one is a slasher movie...only completely backward!
This documentary presents two young women from Halifax who are organizing rock concerts to raise money for the group Eastcoast Against Racism. Bronwen and Yaffa believe that the universal language of music will help unite the community. At the same time, they struggle to renew their friendship with Scott, a former Ku Klux Klan member. This moving film is set against a vibrant soundtrack of punk and rap music.
A fast-paced documentary about a second generation of punk rockers living in Toronto. It offers insight into this segment of culture by videotaping in the streets, bars, and homes of punks. Conversations are intercut with the music of the punk bands at the core of the scene.
Classical music doesn’t exactly have a reputation for being hip. For too long it’s been seen as a stuffy genre for the high cultured elite. WHAT WOULD BEETHOVEN DO? follows a number of renegades, from composers flirting with modern mediums, to young musicians dedicated to changing the narrative, to a man who’s bringing turntablists and orchestras together. Notable artists such as, Bobby McFerrin, Benjamin Zander and Eric Whitacre add their voices to the debate about why classical music is still relevant today.
Short film by Christian Sparkes. Disturbing and poignant story that dives deep into the unconscious side of pain, grief and love.
With nothing to do in town but watch television and play five-pin bowling, Leo finds himself in his pastime daydreaming and nostalgic for Lemon Lanes, his happy place.
Part III in the series "Glenn Gould Plays Bach" spotlights Gould recording Bach's "Goldberg Variations" in a sound studio. In a brief introduction, he reminisces about his first recording of the pieces and explains why he wanted to record them again now, a quarter of a century later. It was to be his last recording of the "Goldberg Variations" and perhaps the last time he played the work: Glenn Gould died the year after the recording was made.
his secret flame, to help her dispose of her belongings as she prepares to leave Montreal and start a new life in Berlin. They share a rather tense goodbye over several glasses of wine. Troubled by his conversation with Mia and by the appearance of a mysterious shadow in the back of the kitchen, Dom storms out, despite his drunken state. Then... A terrifying sound of a car crash. Time stands still.
A film between reality and fiction about a popular singer, played by Joël Denis, idol of that time. He is surrounded by a host of great actors and real and famous characters from the 60s.
A deer attempts to get lost in the woods only to be confronted by what he was hoping to escape from.
The language of anti-terrorism takes an unexpected form in this seductive propaganda video, which scores George W. Bush's notorious Patriotic Act of 2001 to Celine Dion's Love Theme to Titanic.
A documentary chronicling The Tragically Hip during the emotional lead up through to the epic last show of the iconic Canadian band's now legendary 2016 tour.
A short musical drawing from the real-life exploits of lobotomist Dr. Walter Freeman.
A spirited high school girl goes through a self-discovery journey, while writing an admission letter. This short film won the 2025 TIFF Next Wave 48-Hour Film Challenge.
In this musical comedy set to 1950's rock 'n' roll, three women are working in a burlesque club. They are more than content with their jobs but things start to change when the management starts to make demands. Their sleazy manager, who seems to have a wandering eye for the hard working girls, tries to convince them to show more flesh. Although he assures them that it will bring in more business and thus create more money for them, they refuse. What will happen when the pressure is on for them to "take it off"?
For the first time in cinema, a unique symphonic experience on the big screen. As part of the series of concerts performed by the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, under the direction of conductor Dina Gilbert and offered to more than 70,000 delighted spectators, the recording of this production allows you to experience or relive an extraordinary sensory moment. The amalgamation of tableaux vivants, projections and the immensity of the symphony allows an incursion into the vibrant and colorful universe of the legendary group Harmonium in order to rediscover all its beauty. The production leads the audience to experience a completely different musical proposition while all the stage elements align perfectly in images and sound.
Man of the people, taxi driver, Jean Carignan is above all else one of the world's greatest violinists. In his hands reels become complex, intelligent creations, played with a virtuosity worthy of Paganni, and which continue the traditions of a genre passed on orally. A genre which has retained its popularity, and whose giants include Skinner, Coleman, Allard. Jean Carignan tackles their repertoire, as well as reaping the harvest of his exploration of Irish and Scottish musical traditions, which has made of him an internationally renowned specialist in Celtic music. This film is also a love story between an impoverished child and his violin, and provide a unique window into a remarkable era.
Much Music TV Broadcast Chumcity Building, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
A naive girl with dreams of stardom, marries a powerful man, who abuses her while running a foundation that protects abused women.
An apocalypse in ink, soap and 35mm film, shot in high definition video.
80 countries. 80 national anthems. One 10 year-old girl and her family. The unprecedented global musical journey that has captivated the world.
A full-length concert film of the band "Riversleem" that captures their live debut at Amigos Cantina in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on September 25th, 2021.
A beautiful baker teaches eager students the art of baking bread. Set to irresistibly funky dance music, Baking Lessons is a fun filled romp through a most unusual tutorial. You will never view a two-bun loaf in quite the same way.
Paul McCartney and his band performed at Halifax Commons on July 11 2009. One of the highlights of the concert was a performance of the song Mull of Kintyre with the Pipes and drums of the 78th Highlanders. The concert was originally shown on PPV in Canada.
A film pastorale set in the early summer near Elora, Ontario, where music students practice out-of-doors. Lush green fields, towering elms and a rippling stream near an old farmhouse provide a rich setting for young musicians playing solo or in groups on flutes, strings, and piano. Music has charm indeed when the mood is of lilac and the sweet pipings of spring.
Timothé tries to fit in when he gets invited to a goth show in a church club. A sensual meeting in the bathroom will change him forever!
Pinscreen animation short made for the NFB's "Chants populaires" series of French-Canadian folk songs. En Passant illustrates the song "Et moi je m'enfouiyais."
After uncovering a degraded vinyl album in an abandoned home, three musicians attempt to reimagine one of its songs.
This documentary about Windsor’s arts community provides an “alternative narrative” about the city than a poor economy and high unemployment.
We illustrated "Filez, filez, ô mon navire" in charcoal and "J'ai tant dansé, j'ai tant sauté" with cartoons on celluloid plates, using Walt Disney's technique.
The speculative tale of Canadian outsider musician Lewis and the belated discovery of his 1983 album "L'Amour". A love story composed in myth and song.
This short documentary (the second of two parts) follows Glenn Gould to New York City. There, we see the renowned Canadian concert pianist kidding the cab driver, bantering with sound engineers at Columbia Records, and then, alone with the piano, fastidiously recording Bach's Italian Concerto.