The Event (film)

Infobox Film
name = The Event


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director = Thom Fitzgerald
producer = Bryan Hofbauer
writer = Thom Fitzgerald
Steven Hillyer
Tim Marback
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starring = Parker Posey
Don McKellar
Sarah Polley
music = Christophe Beck
cinematography = Tom Harting
editing = Christopher Cooper
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released = 2003
runtime = 110 Mins (U.S.)
114 Mins (Canada--Toronto International Film Festival)
country = Canada
U.S.
language = English
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imdb_id = 0314039

"The Event" is a 2003 drama film directed by Thom Fitzgerald. It tells the story of Matt Shapiro (Don McKellar) who has died in Manhattan, resulting in an aborted 911 call. Attorney Nick DeVivo (Parker Posey) interviews Matt's friends and family to piece together a portrait of Matt's life and finally his death.

The ultra-low-budget film stars an ensemble of respected actors including Olympia Dukakis, Brent Carver, Sarah Polley, Dick Latessa, Joanna P. Adler, Jane Leeves, Rejean Cournoyer, Joan Orenstein, McKellar and Posey. It was written by Steven Hillyer, Tim Marback with director Fitzgerald, and produced by Bryan Hofbauer, Vicki McCarty (exec), Robert Flutie (exec).

"The Event" premiered at the Sundance Film Festival where it received three standing ovations. It was distributed by ThinkFilm in the USA.

Awards

* ACCTV Genie Award (nominated) - Olympia Dukakis, Best Actress in a Supporting Role
* Atlantic Film Festival, Atlantic Canadian Award (win) - Thom Fitzgerald, Best Direction
* Atlantic Film Festival, Atlantic Canadian Award (win) - S. Hillyer, T. Marback, Best Screenplay
* Atlantic Film Festival, Atlantic Canadian Award (win) - D'Arcy Poultney, Best Art Direction
* Atlantic Film Festival, Atlantic Canadian Award (win) - Christopher Cooper, Best Editing
* Atlantic Film Festival, Atlantic Canadian Award (win) - Joan Orenstein, Best Actress
* ACTRA Awards, ACTRA Maritimes Award Outstanding Male Performance, Rejean Cournoyer
* Berlin International Film Festival, Teddy Award: Reader Jury of the "Siegessäule" Award, Thom Fitzgerald
* Chlotrudis Awards 2004 (nominated) - Best Ensemble Cast
* Chlotrudis Awards 2004 (nominated) - Olympia Dukakis, Best Supporting Actress
* Golden Trailer Awards (nominated) - Golden Trailer, Best Independent
* Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival - Audience Award, Best Overall Film
* L.A. Outfest - Grand Jury Award, Outstanding Actress, Olympia Dukakis
* Seattle International Film Festival Emerging Master Showcase Award - "The Event" and "The Wild Dogs"

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