Everyone is welcome from all cultures and backgrounds. The film is rated PG.
Please arrive for 6:30 PM for mingling and Filipino snacks. The film will start at 7 PM.
Location: artsPlace (theatre room) 950 8 Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 2T1
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ouS5gu39Zp5XQCzc6
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About the film:
ASOG is a screwball tragicomedy starring a cast of real life Super Typhoon survivors.The film follows Jaya on a road trip to a drag pageant and along the way they encounter Filipinos enduring the impacts of climate change. Flipping the conventions of the road movie on its head, Asog is a stunning and profound ode to the power of solidarity amidst struggle.
Run Time: 1 hr 44 min | Rated PG
Directed by Filipino-Canadian filmmaker, Seán Devlin.
Starring Rey Aclao, Amelia De La Cruz, Ricky Gacho Jr.
Join us for this event as part of the Bow Valley Pride Network’s Films for Thought series, bringing together community member through films and discussions.
Panel Members:
Jodi Gammad
Jodi (siya/she/her) is a queer, first-generation Filipina immigrant with a passion for community building and creating values-driven programs and spaces where people feel they belong. She moved from the Philippines to Mînîhrpa (Banff) in 2020. She has spent more than 12 years working across sectors—from government to nonprofit—helping people and organizations make sense of complex challenges and co-create thoughtful, values-driven solutions. A graduate of the University of the Philippines with a degree in Development Communication, Jodi is guided by the principle of being ruthless to systems and kind to people. She serves on the Banff Pride Board and co-leads Sama-Sama Bow Valley. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking ever so slowly, baking bread, and seeing the world through her six-year-old niece's lens.
Lanny Chep
Lanny (they/them) is a Filipinx & Cambodian musician and community builder on Treaty 7. They are one of the co-founders and producers of Baklabayan, an artist collective highlighting queer and trans Filipina/o/x artists and creatives.
Isa Carlin
Isa (they/them) is a second-generation mixed-race Filipino community organizer and poet. After working at the University of Toronto Sexual Education Centre as a queer and trans sexual health advocate, they joined the Filipino people's movement for national democracy in 2019 and have organized for migrant justice and anti-imperialism ever since. Currently they are a full-time organizer with Migrante Alberta and have learned how to use the skills they've developed from postsecondary education, arts spaces, and queer/trans community to better serve the people.
Accessibility:
Subtitles will be available for this film
The panel discussion will be in English.
There is a gender-neutral washroom available
The venue is wheelchair accessible including a wheelchair accessible washroom.
The theatre can fit up to 105 people in the audience.
There will be loud noise. Please bring your own ear plugs if needed.
There will be bright lights - you’re welcome to bring sunglasses and hats to wear.
The closest bus stop is Canmore 9th Street (Roam Transit) and is 200 metres from the venue.
Getting here:
There is a paid parking lot in front of artsPlace including limited accessible parking spots. We also encourage you to walk/bike/bus/roll to the venue if possible.
Parking is $5 per hour from 8 AM to 8 PM.
Food/Drinks: Snacks (popcorn, chocolate bars, candy, etc.) and drinks (sodas, beer, wine, etc.) will be available for purchase from the artsPlace concession stand inside of the venue. Cash and card payment will be accepted.
Tickets: This event is open to the public. We prioritize creating a safe space and any discrimination will not be tolerated. This is a space for learning and growing our understanding of each other. Everyone is welcome from all backgrounds and cultures.
Tickets are $12. Due to limited spots, we recommend purchasing tickets ahead of time. If any tickets remain, you will be able to purchase tickets at the door.
Those who are part of the Canmore Affordability Program are eligible for a 25%-50% discount, depending on their tier level.
Ticket sales will support Canmore Pride Society and artsPlace.
If costs are a barrier, please reach out to community@canmorepride.ca and we'll get you a free ticket - no questions asked!
Contact:
If you have any questions leading up to the event, please contact the Canmore Pride team directly via email at community@canmorepride.ca!
Please note, due to the volume of emails, we suggest that you get in touch with us a minimum of 48 hours prior to the event so we have time to respond to your inquiries.
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