The Event (film)
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| The Event | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Thom Fitzgerald |
| Produced by | Bryan Hofbauer |
| Written by | Thom Fitzgerald Steven Hillyer Tim Marback |
| Starring | Parker Posey Don McKellar Sarah Polley |
| Music by | Christophe Beck |
| Cinematography | Tom Harting |
| Editing by | Christopher Cooper |
| Release date(s) | 2003 |
| Running time | 110 Mins (USA) 114 Mins (Canada--Toronto International Film Festival) |
| Country | Canada USA |
| Language | English |
| IMDb profile | |
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.
[edit] Awards
- ACCTV Genie Award (nom) - Olympia Dukakis, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, The Event
- Atlantic Film Festival, Atlantic Canadian Award (win) - Thom Fitzgerald, Best Direction, The Event
- Atlantic Film Festival, Atlantic Canadian Award (win) - S. Hillyer, T. Marback, Best Screenplay, The Event
- Atlantic Film Festival, Atlantic Canadian Award (win) - D'Arcy Poultney, Best Art Direction, The Event
- Atlantic Film Festival, Atlantic Canadian Award (win) - Christopher Cooper, Best Editing, The Event
- Atlantic Film Festival, Atlantic Canadian Award (win) - Joan Orenstein, Best Actress, The Event
- ACTRA Awards, ACTRA Maritimes Award Outstanding Male Performance, Rejean Cournoyer, The Event
- Berlin International Film Festival, Reader Jury of the "Siegessäule" Award, Thom Fitzgerald, The Event
- Chlotrudis Awards (nom) - Best Ensemble Cast, The Event
- Chlotrudis Awards (nom) - Olympia Dukakis, Best Supporting Actress, The Event
- Golden Trailer Awards (nom) - Golden Trailer, Best Independent, The Event
- Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival - Audience Award, Best Overall Film, Thom Fitzgerald, The Event
- L.A. Outfest - Grand Jury Award, Oustanding Actress, Olympia Dukakis, The Event
- Seattle International Film Festival Emerging Master Showcase Award - The Event and The Wild Dogs
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