engaging WITH ART
Artist:
Directed by Jim Agapito, Produced by the Winnipeg Arts Council
Program: Collaborations, WITH ART
Location: Online
Medium: Documentary Film
Date: 2012
Description
A documentary film that looks at the impact of diverse collaborations between artists and community in Winnipeg achieved through the WITH ART program.
Artist Biography
Jim Agapito, Director
Jim Agapito is a Filipino writer, producer, director from Winnipeg. He has worked in Canadian film and television for both broadcasters and independent productions for the past four years producing documentaries, short films, music videos and DVDs. “Working with the youth of IRCOM has been one of the most exhilarating and fulfilling experiences that I've ever had.”
Ervin Chartrand, Cinematographer
Ervin Chartrand is an award winning Metis filmmaker who resides in Winnipeg. He has directed multiple dramatic shorts, music videos and documentaries. Prior to his career in film, Chartrand was a gang leader who reformed his life after being incarcerated. He continues to speak to youth about his experiences. This created a special bond with some of the high-risk youth of IRCOM. “I followed a path of destruction, before I found myself behind prison walls and overcame the most challenging times. I wanted to reach out to all the troubled youth and talking at schools wouldn't cut it, so I became a filmmaker.”
Video
Engaging WITH ART
This is the full documentary. It is 23 minutes long.
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An excerpt from Engaging WITH ART
Artist Sarah Crawley talks about her experience working with the Eritrean Community in Winnipeg through the WITH ART program.
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An excerpt from Engaging WITH ART
Playwright Hope McIntyre talks about her experience creating a play with the Winnipeg Harvest-sponsored food bank at the First Unitarian Universalist Church though the WITH ART program.
