a combination of monotonous student- artist impoverishment and abounding enthusiasm for all events that aim to allow sydney siders a unique view of themselves and the outer world through film, culture and film culture, i found myself again, a volunteer prophet for the festivalists' 2010 possible worlds canadian film festival.
apparent gifting of my time for non-profit causes is part of the reason the fest is able to run each year but from my point of view- volunteers are allowed a privileged position in the festivities- not only is there the allure of gaining access to prime perching points for viewing free of charge one-of- a kind films ( en masse ), the sense of pride when taking some credit for a part in a festival you didn't actually have to experience the effort and stress to produce, the week long binge of fine wine, canadian beer and whiskey alongside your arts and the friends and connections you forge along the way are just some of the invaluable bonus' and surprises when volunteering for such a wonderful festival.
i would choose being a part of something over "attendance" any day of the week. you should consider it.
one of my favs:
who knew of this incredible underground 'revolution' that is the ukelele world wide movement/community? not i. self proclaimed as 7/8th crazy, these ukelele lovers warmed my heart. i think the consensus at the end of the night was that everyone was going to pick up a uke and give it a go (well besides the 80 ukelele players who already showed up, song books and all). its not often a crowd thanks you for having technical difficulties throughout a screening as it gave them an opportunity to have a sing-a-long sesh but these guys had the right kind of vibe. the film won the 'audience award' for the festival and it's no surprise.
check out some other reviews, news etc at the Possible Worlds BLOG.
many congrats and thanks to the festivalists for another spectacular possible worlds festival.
I wish I wasn't so time-poor
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