Independent Animation – Capitol Season

Kootenay Moving Pictures and the Capitol Theatre in Nelson present curated animated films from across Canada and around the world. This animation film festival is an event that showcases a diverse selection of films that celebrate the artistry and creativity of animators, featuring a wide range of styles, storytelling techniques and voices. Audiences can immerse themselves in the captivating world of animation and discover the magic of animated storytelling.

The films selected celebrate play and community, proudly incorporate a love of living things, highlight deep personal expression, and promote positive change through actions. The programming is aimed at a general audience with a run-time of an average feature film.

Siloën will present the programming and is excited to be joined by like minded artists, Lisa Marr & friends who are travelling in from Vancouver and LA! They will warm us up with some acoustic music and maybe even a little bingo between sets!! It will be a lovely night of culture and play!!!

Siloën Daley is a Kootenay kid who founded Carbon Arc Cinema, a community art house in Halifax as well as the Animation Festival of Halifax. She loves community building through the arts.

Paolo Davanzo is a filmmaker, educator and one of the co-founders of the Echo Park Film Center in 2001. He believes in the power of cinema and storytelling to bring love and hope to the world.

Lisa Marr (formerly of the band CUB) loves making movies and music with communities all over the world. She’s been part of the Echo Park Film Center Family since 2001.

Matthew James-Wilson is a writer, photographer and musician who founded Heavy Manners Library, is the editor of Forge. art magazine, and has family in the area.