Moving Pictures Film Festival: Bringing the Best of Canadian Film to Prince George. By Destrudo This year marks the sixth annual Cinema CNC Moving Pictures Film Festival, set in motion by Peter Maides and volunteers, from February 7 - 3. Peter and others have worked over the past six years to present films to the public that they otherwise might not see. Featured at the festival are Canadian films because Moving Pictures is part of the largest tour of Canadian film and video in any given year. This will also mark Moving Pictures’ fourth year screen- ing this festival at the Prince George Playhouse, and it is expected that between 1200 - 1500 people will attend the 8 films offered this year. Moving Pictures has become somewhat of a tradi- tion in Prince George with an audience that returns every year. Peter Maides expressed his belief that there is a major market for these types of films in Prince George, only that it would take someone’s full time com- mitment to make these films available all year. Even so, the tradition seems strong enough right now to ensure a great turn out to the festival. Offered this year on Friday Feb. 1 is first a group of Canadian shorts, a collection of possible up-and-coming talents in Canadian film. Also that night, the English-lan- * guage debut of Lea Pool with “Lost and Delirious,” a story of sex, love and taboo from this Swiss-born, Montreal- based director. On Saturday Feb. 2, the day opens with a Golden Reel Award Winner for 2001 “Nuit de Noces (Wedding Night),” a smash hit Quebec comedy, which was the top grossing Canadian film. Followed by “Obachan’s Garden (Grandmother’s Garden),” a look into the hid- den past of Linda Ohama’s 100-year-old grandmother. Closing the night is Bruce Sweeney’s dark comedy about contemporary relation- ships, “Last Wedding.” The final day, Sunday Feb. 3, offers us “Lola,” a film by Carl Bessai focusing on the struggle of identity in a woman’s life. The second film of the night is a recount- ing of Russian revolutionary filmmaker Sergei Eisenstein’s rise, fall and redemption, illustrating the age-old strug- gle between art and power. Closing the festival is the epic story of “Century Motel,” a look at seven interwoven sto- ries spanning one hundred years in this motel, reaching a climax as the new millenni- um approaches. If these films sound inter- esting, come out and support the film festival in the hopes that it will blossom further in the future. Advance tickets can be purchased at Mosquito Books, Books and Company, the CNC Bookstore, and the UNBC Bookstore in the form WU. of a Festival Pass ($40 for 8 films), a Day Pass ($12 for 2 films, or $18 for 3 films), and single tickets can only be pur- chased at the door. For more __ information, please contact Peter Maides at 562-2131, local 308. Saskatchewan I chose the health care field because | like people and I'm determined to make a difference, any way 1 can. I know all about the pace, the shift work and the occasional heartache because people are fragile and sometimes don't recover Its not glamorous — but I know my skills are needed and my efforts are appreciated, so I’m prepared to give it all I’ve got. When the work is done, I go home to a place that is mine. ItS just a short drive away. I know my neighbours. I feel safe here. There’ plenty of space and clean air - and my kids go to a great school. Everything I want and need — theatres, good restaurants, clubs, parks, plenty of shopping — is within easy reach. I am part of a community. I can afford my own home. My kids can take music lessons, skating lessons and learn how to play hockey and baseball. I have time for myself too, and once in a while, I indulge in something really special. I am valued as a health care provider and as a human being. In Saskatchewan, my life is in balance. Saskatchewan's health care system offers rewarding careers where your education, experience and efforts are appreciated. For further information on opportunities in our province, visit www.skhealthjobs.org or call 1-888-242-4844. Saskatchewan Ya Health Il Saskatchewan. Keep life in balance.