This Weekend "A Winter Tale" opens at Rainbow Cinema Woodbine & Ottawa Screening

As Black History Month winds down, the Canadian release of A Winter Tale has received an overwhelmingly positive response from cinema goers. Peter Williams (Gene), Michael Miller (Dx), Ryan Glasgow (Lloyd), Ryan Ishmael (Sibeka), Finlandia Casellas (Rain), Valerie Buhagiar (Elaine), Bobby Del Rio (Guy), and Nicole Stamp (Julie) reunited for the celebrated launch to meet and greet all those that attended throughout the month. The many youth groups that saw the film resulted in teens sharing stories of their own reality during the Q&A sessions.

The buzz for A Winter Tale stirred the GTA as the media’s interest was piqued. Local newspapers and online sites caught the fever and the reviews have been outstanding. While the GTA enjoyed the theatrical release, Frances-Anne Solomon headed to Edmonton, Los Angeles and New York for special screenings.

Friday February 29th, A Winter Tale will open at Rainbow Cinema Woodbine (500 Rexdale blvd, Etobicoke) for 1 week only! Showtimes are 1pm, 4pm, 6:50pm and 9:30pm.

This Saturday, Peter Williams and Frances-Anne Solomon will be in Ottawa where A Winter Tale will be screened at the Routes to Freedom Conference at the University of Ottawa (showtime 2pm).

Mini Film Festival: Routes to Freedom
A Winter Tale: Shots ring out one winter night and a bullet meant for a local street dealer kills a ten-year-old boy in the downtown Toronto community of Parkdale. A discussion group will follow with film-maker Frances-Ann Solomon and ...
University of Ottawa | News Releases... - http://www.media.uottawa.ca/mediaroom/news-e.php

Rate and comment on A Winter Tale at the following sites:

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Latest reviews:

A shot rings out on a winter night in Toronto’s gritty Parkdale neighbourhood. It’s intended for a local drug dealer, but imbeds itself in a 10-year-old innocent bystander instead. Metronews.ca

Solomon’s acclaimed feature film made its US premiere last November, when it was selected to open the 15th annual African Diaspora Film Festival in Manhattan. Carribeanworldnews.com

John O'Keefe was killed by a stray bullet last month while walking down Yonge St. The 42-year-old father of a young son was on his way home when two men opened fire at the front of a strip club. Torontosun.com

A heartfelt thank you from HEART BEAT!

Leda Serene Films and CaribbeanTales would like to thank you for the success of HEART BEAT.

We hope that you enjoyed getting to know some of the Caribbean artists that have lent their skills and talents to make up what is Toronto's magnificent music scene. Episodes were directed with panache and passion by Lana Lovell, Safiya Randera, Paul Nguyen, Justin Lovell, Alberto Saurez and Mars Horodyski.

For a recap of who was highlighted on HEART BEAT log on to www.caribbeantales.ca

Stay tuned for more exciting projects from Leda Serene Films and CaribbeanTales!

Sara Renelik

Kobo Town

Nick "Brownman" Ali

Saidah Baba Taliba

A Winter Tale @ BAMCinematek

Dear Friends:

Please circulate widely!

This weekend at BAMcinematek:

A Winter Tale starring Peter Williams, Leonie Forbes, Dennis "Sprangalang" Hall

Saturday Feb 23rd, 6.30 pm
Monday Feb 25th, 6.30pm

Presented as part of "The Best of The African Diaspora Film Festival"

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Film examines poverty, gun crime
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Montreal Gazette - Montreal,Quebec,Canada
Frances-Anne Solomon, writer-director of A Winter Tale, put her actors - including Michael Miller (centre) and Peter Williams - through a rigorous ...

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Toronto Sun - Ontario, Canada
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By Janine Mendes-Franco
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Visit www.caribbeantales.ca for more information on Frances-Anne Solomon, A Winter Tale and/or the CaribbeanTales Film Festival. ...

A Winter Tale for wide release
By caroline.neisha
After premiering at the Reel World Film Festival last April, Trinidadian film-maker Frances-Anne Solomon's A Winter Tale will receive wide release from next month. The film has already opened and closed several festivals worldwide over ...

Set in Toronto's Parkdale Community, A Winter Tale tells the emotional story of a black men's support group that begins to meet at a Caribbean Takeaway restaurant after the shooting death of a young child. It features a talented ensemble cast led by Canadian stars Peter Williams, Michael Miller, and Valerie Buhagiar, with Lucky Ejim, Peter Bailey, Ryan Glasgow, Mike G. Yohannes, Nicole Stamp, Ryan Ishmael, Bobby Del Rio, p! Barrington, Shakura S'Aida, and Finlandia Cassellas, and also starring Caribbean icons Leonie Forbes and Denis "Sprangalang" Hall.

A Winter Tale - in Theaters in Toronto from February 13th.
A Winter Tale - in Montreal from March 28th.
And across the Caribbean (Jamaica, Trinidad, Barbados, Antigua and St. Lucia) from April 9 2008.
Click here to see all screening dates.
Buy your tickets HERE.
Special Group Rates Available!

HEART BEAT'S Finale: Shakura S'Aida: Blueprint this Tues (Feb 19) @ 7pm

Television World Premiere only on Bravo!

Shakura S'Aida: Blueprint

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Shakura S’Aida calls Canada home. Her professional involvement in the Toronto music scene has been ongoing for the past 20 years, enriching the Jazz, Blues and R&B communities with her soulful voice, enthusiastic personality and commitment to music as an art form.

As a solo artist, S’Aida’s career has spanned genres and countries and has taken her to some of the most noted stages in the Jazz world. She has performed at the Apollo Theatre in New York and has been nominated twice by the Toronto Blues Society as the Maple Blues “Female Vocalist of the Year” (2004/2005). She has also performed with such greats as Jimmy Smith and Ruth Brown and has been a featured vocalist on such recordings as “Rhythm and Soul” by Bill King and the Saturday Night Fish Fry. S’Aida has also had the honour of being named “Best Female R&B Vocalist” in 2005 by Real Blues Magazine.

DIRECTED BY
Lana Lovell

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Powys Dewhurst

See the trailer here!

CaribbeanTales and Leda Serene Films are proud to present...
Heart Beat
in association with Bravo! and Gayelle The Channel (Trinidad)

"We all have a heart, which is a drum, beating the rhythm of life..." Muhtadi, Master Drummer.

Heart Beat is a 13 x 1/2hr documentary series that profiles Canadian-Caribbean musicians and explores the hearts, minds and worlds of some of Canada's most dynamic musical creators.

Thirteen beautifully crafted point -of-view documentaries profiling artists like: Master drummer Muhtadi, World-beat band Kobo Town, Juno award-winning trumpeter Nick "Brownman" Ali, MOJAH, steel pannist and cultural activist Ian Jones, Cuban singer/songwriter Alex Cuba and Canada's still unbeaten Calypso Queen Macomere Fifi, to name but a few.The series is created and produced by award-winning filmmaker Frances-Anne Solomon, and directed with panache and passion by Lana Lovell, Safiya Randera, Paul Nguyen, Andrea Stewart, Justin Lovell, Mars Horodyski, and Alberto Suarez.

Grateful thanks to Steve Stober for allowing us to use the photo above of Muhtadi.

Kellylee Evans: Fight or Flight on HEART BEAT - Tues Feb 12th @ 7pm

Kellylee Evans: Fight or Flight

World television premiere only on BRAVO!

2007 Juno and Gemini Award nominated singer-songwriter Kellylee Evans is a unique voice in the urban-jazz world, and many of today’s top musicians have taken notice.

DIRECTED BY
Alberto Suarez

PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR
Powys Dewhurst

View the trailer for this songbird...

CaribbeanTales and Leda Serene Films are proud to present...
Heart Beat
in association with Bravo! and Gayelle The Channel (Trinidad)

"We all have a heart, which is a drum, beating the rhythm of life..." Muhtadi, Master Drummer.

Heart Beat is a 13 x 1/2hr documentary series that profiles Canadian-Caribbean musicians and explores the hearts, minds and worlds of some of Canada's most dynamic musical creators.

Thirteen beautifully crafted point -of-view documentaries profiling artists like: Master drummer Muhtadi, World-beat band Kobo Town, Juno award-winning trumpeter Nick "Brownman" Ali, MOJAH, steel pannist and cultural activist Ian Jones, Cuban singer/songwriter Alex Cuba and Canada's still unbeaten Calypso Queen Macomere Fifi, to name but a few.The series is created and produced by award-winning filmmaker Frances-Anne Solomon, and directed with panache and passion by Lana Lovell, Safiya Randera, Paul Nguyen, Andrea Stewart, Justin Lovell, Mars Horodyski, and Alberto Suarez.

Grateful thanks to Steve Stober for allowing us to use the photo above of Muhtadi.

On the Trail of "A WinterTale"

If you're itching to see A Winter Tale here are some dates to note in your calendar:

Monday January 11th @ Richmond Hill's "The Reel Thing" (110 Shirley Dr, Richmond Hill) 7pm

Wednesday January 13th A special FREE screening @ Revue Cinema (400 Roncesvalles ave) 6pm. Tickets can be reserved by emailing heather@parkdaleliberty.com or 416-516-8301

Thursday January 14th Pay-What-You-Can @ the Revue Cinema (400 Roncesvalles) 6pm


More dates and highlights to come...stay tuned!

Thank you for a successful launch!

We'd like to thank everyone for coming out last Thursday for the launch of A Winter Tale!


We had a great time and a terrific turn out. The red carpet was rolled out for the cast and crew; the marquee lit up the night as excited cinema goers patiently lined up for the release of A Winter Tale. Happy to see a full house, Frances-Anne et al welcomed the crowd and engaged the audience on the timely issues raised within the film. Staring at a diverse group, the cast fielded questions from youth who raised some very interesting points.






The evening turned festive with live music at Hugh's Room, with the singing talents of Tanya Mullings and The Sattalites!



Missed the launch? Not to worry A Winter Tale will be in theatres from February 13.



Ryan Ishmael (Sibeka) on hand for the big night!



Nicole Stamp (Julie) having a good time...

Tonight on HEART BEAT: Songstress Tanya Mullings: Music is My Life: 7pm

Episode 11: Tanya Mullings Music is My Life

World Television Premiere Tonight only on BRAVO!

Tanya Mullings, the Canadian born diva who has won the heart of fans all across Canada and the Caribbean. Being the daughter of the late great Jamaican reggae music producer Karl Mullings, means Tanya has been taught by one of the best.

DIRECTED BY:
Mars Horodyski

See the trailer!

CaribbeanTales and Leda Serene Films are proud to present...Heart Beat
in association with Bravo! and Gayelle The Channel (Trinidad)

"We all have a heart, which is a drum, beating the rhythm of life..." Muhtadi, Master Drummer.

Heart Beat is a 13 x 1/2hr documentary series that profiles Canadian-Caribbean musicians and explores the hearts, minds and worlds of some of Canada's most dynamic musical creators.

Thirteen beautifully crafted point-of-view documentaries profiling artists like: Master drummer Muhtadi, World-beat band Kobo Town, Juno award-winning trumpeter Nick "Brownman" Ali, MOJAH, steel pannist and cultural activist Ian Jones, Cuban singer/songwriter Alex Cuba and Canada's still unbeaten Calypso Queen Macomere Fifi, to name but a few.The series is created and produced by award-winning filmmaker Frances-Anne Solomon, and directed with panache and passion by Lana Lovell, Safiya Randera, Paul Nguyen, Andrea Stewart, Justin Lovell, Mars Horodyski, and Alberto Suarez.

Grateful thanks to Steve Stober for allowing us to use the photo above of Muhtadi.