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The Funnel Collection
Catalogue Supplement 1987

(digitized for CineZine by Fringe Online, 2007)

44 Pages! 30 Filmmakers! 120 Films & Related Work!

Index; Artists A-J; Artists L-Y;
Introduction; Film Listing; Funnel Publications;
Appendix (Filmography / Bibliography / Screenings).

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THE FUNNEL FILM COLLECTION
CATALOGUE SUPPLEMENT 1987

Published 1986 by THE FUNNEL,
507 King Street East, Toronto Canada M5A IM3, (416) 364-7003
ISSN 0833 - 119

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INDEX

3 CREDITS

5 INTRODUCTION

6 TERMS AND CONDITIONS

8 FILM AND RELATED WORK (Artists A-J, L-Y.)

8 Jo Ahlers, Ric Amis
9 Dave Anderson, Jim Anderson
10 David Bennell, Amy Bodman
11 Bruce LaBruce, Mike Cartmell
12 Ian Cochrane, Sharon Cook
13 Fenway Crane

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14 Martha Davis
15 Ron Edding
16 Munro Ferguson
10 Michaeline Fontana
16 Adele Friedman, Su Friedrich
17 Eldon Garnet, Cindy Gawel
17 Michael Hoolboom
18 Jack Jeffrey, G.B. Jones

Artists A-J, L-Y

19 Peter Lipskis
20 Lorne MacDonald
11 Anne MacLean
20 KMC
21 Annette Mangaard
22 Gary McLaren, Ross McLaren
23 Sandra Meigs, Ted Myerscough
23 Midi Onodera
24 Paulette Phillips
25 Polly Perverse, John Porter

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26 Richard Raxlen
27 Susan Reaney
16 Pascal Sharp
24 Geoffrey Shea
28 Edie Steiner
28 Joseph Tabah, Villem Teder, Katerina Thomadaki
29 Dot Tuer
30 Janko Virant
30 Jane Weinstock, Joyce Wieland
31 Nicola Wojewoda
32 Jean Young

Artists A-J, L-Y

33 APPENDIX: AN ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF ARTISTS
Filmography / Videography / Screenings / Bibliography

42 ALPHABETICAL FILM LISTING

44 FUNNEL PUBLICATIONS

 

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The Funnel is an incorporated non-profit and charitable organization engaging in the production, distribution and exhibition of experimental film. The Funnel is supported by the Canada Council, the Ontario Arts Council, the Toronto Arts Council, Metropolitan Toronto Cultural Affairs Division, The Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Culture, Wintario, its membership and private donations. The Funnel is a member of the Association of National Non-Profit Artists' Centres (ANNPAC), Canadian Artists' Representation Ontario (CARO), The Canadian Museums Association, IFACI, and the Experimental Film Coalition (USA).

 

Acknowledgements

The Funnel would like to thank the Ontario Arts Council for Special Project Assistance to publish this Catalogue Supplement and BGM Film Labs for their contribution towards the catalogue. We would also like to thank Michaeline Fontana for her many hours devoted to editing the Catalogue, Jim Anderson for coordinating the catalogue information, Jim Anderson and David Bennell for their work on the photographs and John Porter for his contribution to the editing and information on filmmakers.

Distribution Coordinator: Jim Anderson
Catalogue Coordinators: Jim Anderson and Cyndra MacDowall
Editor. Michaeline Fontana
Distribution Committee Members: Jim Anderson, David Bennell, Ian Cochrane, Martha Davis, Michaeline Fontana and Paul McGowan
Photographs: David Bennell and Jim Anderson

All photographs are © the artist, unless otherwise indicated

Design & Layout: Cyndra MacDowall/ArcheType
Type: ArcheType
Printing: Delta Webb

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Funnel Board of Directors 1986/87: David Bennell, Sharon Cook, Heather Evelyn, Eric Fitz, Michaeline Fontana (Secretary), Annette Mangaard (Treasurer), Stephern Niblock, Tom Urquhart (President) and Pascal Sharp.

1985/86: David Bennell, Ian Cochrane, Michaeline Fontana, Cindy Gawel, Peter Gress, Gary McLaren, Ross McLaren, John Porter, Dot Tuer and Tom Urquhart.

Funnel Staff 1986/87:
Administrator. Melinda Rooke
Production Coordinator. Gary McLaren
Programmer 1986: John Porter
Distribution Coordinator: Jim Anderson

1985/86: Director: David McIntosh
Production Coordinator. Midi Onodera
Program Coordinator. George Groshaw
Distribution Coordinator: Jim Anderson
Arts Administration Intern: Cyndra MacDowall

PRINTED IN CANADA

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INTRODUCTION

The Funnel Catalogue Supplement 1987 is meant to update and be used in conjunction with the FUNNEL COLLECTION CATALOGUE 1984. It has been organized in the same way and represents an addition of over 119 titles by fifty artists, a 120% increase to the original collection in two years. As before Super 8, 16mm films, film on video, slide/tape works, multi-projector presentations, original and/or non-reproducible film, film/performances and installations are represented.

The Catalogue Supplement has been designed to provide a thorough source of information about the thirty new artists represented. Listed alphabetically, a biography introduces each new artist, followed by a description of each piece in the Collection, and a black and white still from one of the artist's works. Following the main body of text is the Appendix, listing the new artist's filmography, videography, screenings and exhibitions, performances, bibliography and published writings. At the end is an Alphabetical Listing of Films for quick reference. In some cases the Collection contains only one piece by an artist, in others a body of work. The Funnel maintains file resources on all of the artists and can provide further information on their other work.

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THE FUNNEL

The Funnel is an exhibition, distribution and production centre for artists' film and related media. The Funnel was founded in 1977 through the inspiration of Ross McLaren and the dedicated effort of many artists and filmmakers in a spirit of cooperation and experimentation. It has successfully established a structure which supports a range of activities, serving both the artist and the public.

Over 40 different programmes by Canadian and international artists are exhibited to the public each season. Events are presented in the Funnel's 99 seat theatre with equipment for 16mm, Super 8 and 8mm and slide projection, 3/4" video playback and live performance. Programming policy emphasis is to expose the work of emerging as well as established artists by both active solicitation and acceptance of proposals by individual artists and curators. In many cases the artist is present to discuss his or her work.

Editing, sound mixing, darkroom, optical printing and black and white film processing, animation and portable production facilities are available on a membership basis to local artists for production purposes, and are used to present public workshops. Other activities include: the publication of a Newsletter and calendar listing, maintenance of a library of books and periodicals on film theory and production, and a file and audio-tape resource which arc made available to the public for in-house use. Funnel members can also participate in a radio programme on CKLN 91.1 FM which is dedicated to the presentation of sound works by artists.

The Funnel has been actively promoting and distributing work to galleries, festivals and schools across Canada, the United States and Europe since its inception. To this end, and to promote critical commentary and writing about the works presented, the Funnel has published a series of catalogues of, its special exhibition programmes.

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THE COLLECTION

The Funnel's permanent juried Collection was established in 1981. Since its introduction, the Super 8 and 8mm format has been used by artists for both economic and aesthetic reasons and many of the artists currently represented in the Collection have produced in Super 8. For various reasons an artist may never make copies of his or her work. A film or tape may change from presentation to presentation as the the artist reedits the piece; the nature of the film stock or material may preclude its reproduction; in the extreme a film may exist only as a sculptural entity to be viewed on rewinds. Each presentation of a work of this nature is a unique performance.

Film/Performance includes work where the artist/performer interacts with the image either in front of the image or as manipulator of the equipment of projection. The Collection contains work of this nature as well as performances that utilize other media and installations which use film as an element.

From the range of concerns and tendencies found in the Collection - material, social, political, aesthetic, representational, narrative - a sense emerges of the perspective the Funnel has on contemporary film practice and its position within the arts discourse. It is not a single aesthetic or style, rather it is an approach that encourages experimentation and does not delimit.

Films from the Collection have been recently screened at the Los Angeles Film Forum; Pacific Cine Centre, Vancouver, the Collective for Living Cinema, New York; Canada House, London England and the Festival Cinema Giovani, Torino Italy.

Nous regrettons de ne pas pouvoir faire tradruire ce catalogue; nous esperons combler ce desaut dans futures editions.

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FUNNEL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

RENTAL RATES
Unless the artist has otherwise indicated, the rental rate for film is $2.50 per minute and is for one screening only. Rates for multiple screenings are generally 100% for the first screening and 50% for each additional screening. The rentor is responsible for shipping charges both ways. There is a minimum charge of $20.00 per film. Package fees may be negotiable.

Fees for performances and installations vary from artist to artist and may be dependent on production costs. In some instances works may be adapted to fit the circumstances. Please contact the Funnel for further information.

SALES
Sale prices vary and are negotiable with the the artisi Please contact the Funnel and we will put you in direct contact with the artist.

RESPONSIBILITY OF RENTOR
The rentor is responsible for any damage, loss or theft to the artists' works sustained while in their possession or in transit to or from the rentor.

Foreign rentors are responsible for all brokerage and/or duty costs required for receipt and return of the film.

Film is a fragile material. It is recommended that all projection equipment be cleaned (particularly the gate) prior to each screening as particles of dust and dirt can greatly damage the film.

The rentor is responsible for the prompt return of the films. The films should be returned rewound onto the original reels.

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COPYRIGHT
All the work in the Funnel Collection is the property of the artist and is protected by copyright legislation. No work or portion of a work may be copied in any manner without the written permission of the artist or the Funnel.

PREVIEWS
In-house previews of work can be arranged for curators, critics and purchasers. Out of house previews are only available for purchasers. In these cases the previewer must bear the cost of shipping charges both ways. Exceptions to the above exist if the work is available on video or arrangements have been made with the artist.

PROGRAMMING
Arrangements can be made for the Funnel to curate programmes of film or to assist with programme selections.

VISITING ARTISTS
The Funnel acts as agent for most of the artists represented in its Collection and can arrange for the artist to be present to discuss his/her work. Artists' fees for this activity vary.

ARTISTS' FILES
The Funnel maintains files on all the artists represented in its Collection, as well as most of those it has included in its exhibition programmes. The files are made available for in-house use to curators, critics and students.

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LIBRARY
The Funnel houses a library of books and periodicals on film theory and experimental film theory, practice and production which is made available to the public for in-house use.

THEATRE
The Funnel's 99 seat theatre and enclosed booth with complete projection facilities for 16mm, Super 8 and 8mm and 3/4 inch video is made available for rental when not in use for regular programming.

AGREEMENT WITH ARTISTS
The Funnel is a nonexclusive distributor/agent and all work in the Collection is the property of the artist. The artist agrees to honour all bookings arranged by the Funnel. 75% of rentals and 100% of the Artist's fees is returned to the artist. It is agreed that for screenings/ presentations arranged by the Funnel that include work not represented in the Collection a similar financial agreement will be honoured. Submissions to the Collection are juried at meetings of the Distribution Committee.

FUNNEL PUBLICATIONS
Since 1984 the Funnel has published Exhibition Catalogues of special film series programmed at the Funnel. These publications include information on the films and film series and may be obtained directly from the Funnel for a nominal charge. A complete listing of Funnel Publications is included at the back of this catalogue.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL (416) 364-7003
TUESDAY TO FRIDAY, 1 TO 6 PM

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