2011 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards
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About the Awards
Created in 1992, the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards honour the best in Canadian talent. Each year, awards are presented for Lifetime Artistic Achievement in theatre, dance, classical music, popular music, film, radio and television broadcasting.
Proud to be associated with this event, for the past 4 years the NFB has produced short films to commemorate the winners. These films were screened at the awards ceremonies and are now available for you to view online.
Past Award Winners
In the past few years, recipients of these prestigious awards have included Bryan Adams, Edouard Lock, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Paul Gross, Robert Lepage, James Fleck, Eugene Levy and The Tragically Hip, among others.
To watch all the available films from the past 4 years, please click on the following links:
2008 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards
2009 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards
2010 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards
Films reliés
William Shatner Sings O Canada
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When William Shatner gets a Lifetime Achievement Award from Canada's Governor General, he shows appreciation as only Shatner can. In this short film, the most famous space cadet in showbiz takes helm of our heritage and treats us to a memorable rendition of Canada's national anthem.
Produced by ... - par Jacob Medjuck ,
- 2011,
- 5 min 28 s
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In this short film, Margie Gillis becomes the very embodiment of modern dance - she steps into the light, lifts her arms and unleashes her extraordinary mane into the air.
Four decades into a remarkable career, Gillis is a beacon of compassion and creativity. Watch as high-speed cameras capture the delicate ... - par Pepita Ferrari ,
- 2011,
- 6 min 7 s
A Composer's Dream
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This short film demonstrates how Howard Shore has distinguished himself as one of Canada's most accomplished - and versatile - composers.
During woodland rambles with his beloved dogs, Shore gives free rein to his ceaseless creativity. Whether composing delicate counterpoint or Oscar®-winning movie music, Shore is keenly tuned to a ... - par Barbara Willis-Sweete ,
- 2011,
- 7 min 37 s
What If?
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"Always remember to play," says Leslee Silverman, the visionary force behind the Manitoba Theatre for Young People, to 10-year-old William. The little boy stands at centre stage, rehearsing an exciting new role - that of Leslee Silverman.
Silverman observes with her customary wisdom and good humour. Drawing from Winnipeg's rich ... - par Noam Gonick ,
- 2011,
- 5 min 16 s
Uncommon Hero
- This short film pays tribute to Paul Thompson, a man who has created a uniquely Canadian theatrical tradition through his passion, vision and tireless innovation. At 14, he was given a ticket for the Stratford Festival. Fifty years later, it's hard to imagine Canadian theatre without his inspired leadership ...
- par John L'Ecuyer ,
- 2011,
- 4 min 8 s
Rated R for Nudity
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In this short film, filmmaker Denis Villeneuve takes a playful stab at mass hypnosis. Celebrating the mesmerizing power of movies, he offers mischievous glimpses into a subconscious world inhabited by Bergman, Spielberg... and Bo Derek.
The audacious creative force behind Polytechnique and the Oscar®-nominated Incendies, Villeneuve has earned a ... - par Denis Villeneuve ,
- 2011,
- 3 min 23 s
Yvon Deschamps
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This short film pays tribute to one of the founding fathers of Quebec comedy - Yvon Deschamps. Celebrating 5 decades in the spotlight, he first stepped onto the scene at the height of the Quiet Revolution, going on to forge the province's vibrant tradition of satirical comedy.
Whether musing on ... - par Matthieu Bouchard ,
- 2011,
- 6 min 3 s
