The amazing folks in the Indefinite Project have raised over $250 for the Ottawa Food Bank from DVD sales. Who says the arts community can’t give back? Get your own copy by emailing jes@theindefiniteproject.com
Filmmakers with CBC's Allan Neil- they raised $250 for the Ottawa Food Bank! Photo by Ming Wu.
photo courtesy of Ottawa Voice Box
So the screening has come and gone before we knew it! Thanks so much to everyone who came out and supported the Ottawa Music and Film scene. Thanks so much to the OIFF again for inviting us to share the screen and event with them! There was well over 100 people in attendance at Mercury Lounge on Wednesday, December 14th all crammed together to check out the show. Lines even began at 6:45- that’s 15 minutes before just the doors were opened! The show went better than we could have ever have hoped; the music and arts scene in Ottawa is something we were proud to flaunt!
CBC Radio 1 All in a Day Host Allan Neal MC’ed the event and was nice enough to invite the filmmakers, a Rock Lotto participant and organizer Samantha Everts on the air for a ten minute segment to promote the event. (We love the CBC!) *No link to the radio interview…yet.
CBC's Allan Neil - Photo courtesy of Ottawa's Voice Box
Amos the Transparent set high expectations with their beautiful atmospheric acoustic set with the full band, including cello and banjo. The played a 35 minute set, debuting many songs from their upcoming new album, a treat for listeners who rarely get to see such an intimate set from them.
Amos the Transparent- Photo courtesey of Ottawa's Voice Box
Amos the Transparent- Photo courtesy of Ottawa's Voice Box. *Singer was actually IN the documentary
Even though musicians and artists in attendance came from all backgrounds (metal to hip-hop) Ian Keteku, from Daughters of the Revolution, had the audience in awe for his improptu “poem”, which was actually a call to action. With fellow spoken word poet Brad Morden on ukelele, the song had people waving their hands up and yelling in appreciation. His music video “Nightmares” was also included in the screening.
Ian Keteku and Brad Morden- Photo Courtesy of Ottawa's Voice Box
We were honoured to screen the five videos from Kalle Mattson, The Goodluck Assembly, The Joynt, Zebrassieres and Daughter’s of the Revolution. Jaws were dropping over Kalle Mattson’s video for “Thick as Thieves” and many people rushed over to find out exactly, “who is that band?” We’re so glad the guys were able to make it out and after it finished the audience turned and applauded them as they stood on the second patio. It tells the history of the world using evolution and dinosaurs in an arts-and-crafts stop animation mode. Please see previous post to watch all the videos.
Kalle Mattson video still from "Thick as Thieves"
Now the actual documentary was incredible well received. People were laughing and gasping throughout the whole screening. Many of the participants you could tell had forgotten about some of the incidents and off-hand comments that truly depicted them making friends and spontaneous music that was later proven, is very difficult to recreate.
Look at all the happy people! Photo courtesy of Ottawa's Voice Box
The filmmakers from the Indefinite Project were then brought up and interviewed by Allan Neil. They were thrilled with the response as this was only their second time ever working with the OIFF and first time headlining an event. They’ve got big plans for their next documentary project, and though hush-hush, we’re eagerly awaiting to hear more about how the Rock Lotto can support their vision for Ottawa musicians.
The filmmakers in The Indefinite Project - photo courtesy of OIFF Flickr account
And then we got up and guess what? Surprised everyone by re-uniting one of the original May 2011 Rock Lotto bands! Ladies and gents, please welcome back to the stage… the Demi Moore Moore Moores!!!!
Organizer Samantha Everts introducing the secret band... Photo courtesy of OIFF's flickr
The Demi Moore Moore Moores re-unite! Photo Courtesy of Ottawa's Voice Box
Thank you again to everyone who came out or just showed an interest in our project! Full press coverage will be updated soon.
If you missed the event, here are the music videos that were screened at the festival. Please note, DVD copies of the documentary “Ottawa Rock Lottery” will be available to purchase online soon but in the meantime, please email filmmaker jes@theindefiniteproject.com to get a copy.
Amazing announcement time!
The Indefinite Project just informed us that the DVD sales of the documentary, “Ottawa Rock Lottery” will be donated to the Ottawa Food Bank.
DVDs are $5 and quantities are limited so be sure to pick one up!
We just got some serious blog love from OIFF’s Tumblr pushing the show. Thanks, guys!
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Only one more day left guys and you know how you’re supposed to be dreaming of a white Christmas? Well, we’ve been dreaming of the show night! Check out the interview below to learn more about how Rock Lotto got involved with the film fest. Can’t wait to see you all tomorrow night!
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Check it out! Awesome coverage from Ottawa’s alternative weekly newspaper.
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Pick up today’s Metro Newspaper to read all about it, folks!
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The doc screening night is quickly approaching! We’ve been interviewed by Metro and Xpress this past week. The buzz is building and people are beginning to ask, “What’s IN the doc?” Well, here are some stills from the documentary as provided by the film crew at The Indefinite Project.
Please click on the below photos for high resolution press-quality images.
Photos must be credited to The Indefinite Project.
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Please check out poster designer Chelsea Atkinson’s website here!
Ottawa Rock Lottery 