Governor Jim Douglas and gubernatorial hopeful Anthony Pollina will debate each other in comedic style on Late Night with Tim Kavanagh at this Thursday evening’s taping of the show scheduled to air on October 25.

The format of the debate will be comedic with a series of serious and non-serious questions for each candidate. “I really think that this is the best way to see the human side of each candidate,” said Tim Kavanagh, host and creator of Late Night Saturday. “We have come up with some really funny questions that will highlight each candidate’s unique personality.”

Democratic candidate Gaye Symington was also invited, but declined the invitation.

The taping begins at 7:00 pm in the Alumni Auditorium at Champlain College on Thursday, October 16, 2008. Tickets are free and available by logging on to www.latenightsaturday.com.

The 2007 short film, “Primevil,” by CMP friend Mike Turner, is going to be screened as part of the first Vermont Horror Festival.  Details can be found at their link below.
The festival is Friday and Saturday the 17th and 18th of October 7pm-midnight both nights.  The films will run both nights, but the first night, author Joe Citro and writer/artist Steve Bissette will be guest speakers.

Burlington Factory Studios
208 Flynn Ave, Burlington

http://www.vthorrorfest.com/

http://www.primevil.com

‘THE  DESCENDANT’

Cinema Du Parc 3575 ave. du Parc.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

26 & 27 sept. – 9pm
28 sept. au 2 oct.  – 5pm 

www.thedescendant.com    www.cinemaduparc.com

trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLR1jryT2Gg

After a successful North American festival tour, THE DESCENDANT will be having its theatrical premiere at Cinema du Parc from September 26th to October 2nd. This five-year labour of love by Montreal filmmaker Philippe Spurrell was made against all odds, entirely outside the usual government financed system. In that sense, it is a truly independent film production made with small amounts of private funding and some help from the NFB.

The process began in 2002 when Spurrell saw an unusual CBC television report hosted by Gregory Charles. This shocking yet hidden part of Quebec history inspired the writer-director to create a 95 minute feature shot on 35mm film in the region of Lacolle Quebec. The result is a beautifully filmed work containing a powerful soundtrack and a surprise ending that will leave audiences here stunned by an unexpected part of our heritage.

 The film was executive produced by Philippe Chabot who, along with actor David Lahaye, runs AVIVA Communications based in Montreal. Music is by David Kristian, responsible for the soundtracks of many genre features in the last few years including LA BELLE BETE, THE ABANDONED and SISTERS. Effects make up was done by CJ Goldman (300, DAWN OF THE DEAD 2004, AURORE).

FESTIVALS: Philadelphia International – (Winner: Best Feature Film), Fantasia, Calgary International, Northampton Independent- U.S.A, Austin International -Texas, Rendez-Vous du cinema Quebecois, Fargo International – North Dakota, Film Columbia –New York, Bay Street Film Fest – Ontario.

Producer Writer Director: Philippe Spurrell       

Co-Writer: Joel A. Miller
Executive Producer: Philippe Chabot    Co-Producer: David Rigby (UK)
Cinematographers: Lorenzo Negri & Ivan Gekoff(CSC)    Editor: Eric Lavoie    Composer: David Kristian
Production Design: Patricia McNeil    Sound design: Dan Lagace
Starring: Tadhg MacMahon, Jim Reid, Ilona Garcen, Rose Ryan, Rob Diloreto, Zeny Domond
Synopsis -
A year after his mother passes away, James Duke contemplates doing the one thing she had always forbidden him to do; contact her parents. With temptation too great, the young man visits his grandparents and discovers that although friendly, they are very nervous about his surprise visit. Deciding to stay on for a few days at their eerie run down secluded farmhouse, he gradually uncovers an unspeakably shameful part of his family history that his mother had never revealed. Carefully watched by menacing townspeople, he digs dangerously deep to uncover clues to his disturbing past; old gramophone recordings, disturbing b&w photos, animal (human?) remains and a very unusual patchwork quilt made by tortured hands. Ultimately, he confronts both conspiracy and the heavy burden of truth through his discovery of ghosts from the past.

SCREENING ONE WEEK ONLY ….  SO PLEASE DON’T MISS IT!

Our Production Designer and “Asha Sage,” Logan Howe, has gone into labor! We are all wishing her well and hope she recovers safely and quickly from the miracle of life. (For those of you who thought we couldn’t make this any crazier, we just proved you wrong.)

On Saturday, May 10th, Champlain Motion Pictures proudly presented Jayson Argento’s first feature film, Finding Providence, at Merrill’s Roxy Theatre in Burlington, VT.  Despite an early show time of 11 AM on a beautiful Saturday, attendance was high and the endeavor was an overall success.

Many of the cast and crew were in attendance, including Jayson Argento (who also played the role of Curtis) and Logan Howe (Gwyneth), both pictured above.  Also spotted in the crowd were Jim Reid (Loy Gluckman) and local television host Tim Kavanagh.

Many thanks to everyone who came out to support us at this event.  You helped make what is shaping up to be a very exciting new project possible.

Champlain Motion Pictures is proud to announce that Jayson Argento’s acclaimed independent feature, Finding Providence will be shown at Merrill’s Roxy Theatre in Burlington, VT. With the generous support of the Roxy, CMP is hosting this event in order to help support the production of its upcoming feature film, slated for principal photography in June.

Finding Providence is a full-length feature film written and produced in Vermont by Colchester resident Jayson Argento It features a fascinating cast of Vermont-based talent and a multitude of Green Mountain locations. The film is the launchpad piece for Argento’s new company, Champlain Motion Pictures.

All those interested in supporting the local arts and the Vermont film industry are encouraged to attend. The filmmakers and many of the stars of the film will be in attendance at the showing.

Tickets for the screening are available from www.champlainmotionpictures.com. Purchase of a ticket will entitle the bearer to $5 off a copy of the DVD at the theater!
Synopsis:

In the ten years since the disappearance of his girlfriend, obsessive Tom (ERIC RONIS) has been unable to move on with his life. As the affections of the beautiful Gwyneth (LOGAN HOWE) begin to lead him out of his past, the disappearance of another local girl draws him back in. Determined to find the missing girl, against the better judgment of Curtis (JAYSON ARGENTO), his best friend and roommate, Tom is driven into an investigation based on suspicion and circumstance; one which threatens to destroy his friendship, his love, and his sanity. An intimate story of mystery, redemption and romance, FINDING PROVIDENCE shows us how the past can haunt us and love can heal us.

Press Reviews:

“Ronis is outstanding as Tom, a nebishy everyman teetering on the brink of recovery and madness.”
- Steve Ouellette, Press Republican

“Finding Providence is a nice little romantic thriller – or is it a thrilling romance?”
- Jim Lowe, Times Argus
Purchase Tickets:

www.champlainmotionpictures.com

We are pleased to report that our fundraiser at Club Metronome went well.  There were a lot of great bands, even more great people and some great support for our community was passed around the room.  It was fun, too!

Because we are geniuses, we completely forgot to organize a still camera for the event.  So we’ll have to wait to get some frames from the video to post online.

Don’t forget to come audition this Saturday!