Caught the matinée of Coopers’ Camera. Warren Sonoda was there to introduce his film. What a charming guy. I really have a lot of respect for directors. From my little experience directing commercials, I know that action/cut is just a very small part of the job. Warren has directed four films since Coopers’ Camera and he’s still on the road to do everything to get his film seen.
The film was fun in a Toboggan Fail kind of way. And it was a kick to see Jayne Eastwood, who I’ve seen popping up in Canadian films since Going Down The Road. But I have to admit, the found camcorder concept just never works for me, from Blair Witch forward. The camera always seems to be dropped in a way that perfectly frames the scene. Still, I wish Warren the best for his film.
The Brothel Project was sold out so we were lucky to get seats. It was fun trying to identify all the Victoria locations, especially since some looked like they might become brothel sites. Director, April Butler-Parry was instantly famous and the fame is well-deserved. The after-party had everything - even hookers I was told.
