Anamnesis 
| Directed by: | Brendon Foster-Algoo |
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| Written by: | Brendon Foster-Algoo |
| Starring: | Richard Reittie, Danny Shamon, Jean-Luc Austin, Robert Drummond |
| Country: | Canada |
| Created: | 2004 |
| Runtime: | 10 min. |
| Member: | BarryC |
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Film Description:
Synopsis
Why do we fight? Are we able to live past our experiences? 'Anamnesis' explores two boxers' traumatic childhood's as they fight each other in the ring. A curious dissection into the psychology of boxing as well as a metaphor for cognitive behavioural theory, 'Anamnesis' asks unflinching questions about who, why, and how we are, and explores how traumatic experiences shape us, and motivate our actions in the present. Who will win this physical and cognitive battle? 'Anamnesis' represents the human conundrum-the impossible question- one we have to answer for ourselves
Forms: Experimental, Narrative Fiction, Short
Genres: Alternative, Sport, Action/Adventure, Art
Niches: Asian, Student, Youth/Teen
Screenings & Events
Montreal International Film Festival
Film Festival
Montreal, Canada
July 2004
Salon Des Refuses
Film Festival
Toronto, Canada
October 2004
York Cinesiege
Film Festival
Awards: Best Production
Toronto, Canada
October 2004
Centennial College Frame Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: Best Technical, Viewers choice Award
Toronto, Canada
November 2004
U of T Film and Video Festival
Film Festival
Toronto, Canada
March 2005
San Fernando Valley International Film Festival
Film Festival
San Fernando, U S A
April 2005
Canadian Society of Cinematographers Awards
OTHER
Awards: 'Best Student' nomination
Toronto, Canada
April 2005
Temecula Valley International Film Festival
Film Festival
Temecula Valley, U S A
September 2005
Student Shorts National Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: Jury's Selection for Technical Excellence, Best in Pile
Toronto, Canada
October 2005
Rendezvous With Madness
Film Festival
Toronto, Canada
November 2005
Pune International Film Festival
Film Festival
Parvati, India
January 2006
Cinequest, Viewer's Voice
Internet/Broadband
San Jose, U S A
February 2006
Barrie Film Festival
Film Festival
Barrie, Canada
February 2006
DIY Film Festival
Film Festival
Hollywood, U S A
February 2006
London Canadian Film Festival
Film Festival
London, Canada
March 2006
Delray Beach Film Festival
Film Festival
Delray Beach, U S A
March 2006
Sarasota Film Festival
Film Festival
Sarasota, U S A
March 2006
Canadian Filmmakers Festival
Film Festival
Toronto, Canada
March 2006
NYC Downtown Short Film Festival
Film Festival
New York, U S A
April 2006
Raw Stock
Film Festival
Awards: Best Picture
St. Catherines, Canada
April 2006
Montclair International Film Festival
Film Festival
Montclair, U S A
April 2006
Aarhus Festival of Indepedent Arts
Film Festival
Aarhus, Denmark
April 2006
Nextfest Film Festival
Film Festival
Edmonton, Canada
May 2006
Curiosity Festival
Film Festival
Toronto, Canada
June 2006
ReelheART International Film Festival
Film Festival
Toronto, Canada
June 2006
Southside Film Festival
Film Festival
Bethlehem, U S A
June 2006
Film Stock
Film Festival
London, United Kingdom
June 2006
ReelHeART International Film Festival
Film Festival
Toronto, Canada
June 2006
Rhode Island International Film Festival
Film Festival
Rhode Island, U S A
August 2006
Carling Weekend: Reading and Leeds Festivals
Film Festival
Leeds, United Kingdom
August 2006
Action / Cut Short Film Competition
OTHER
Awards: Best Foreign Student Film
Studio City, U S A
September 2006
Great Lakes Independent Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: Best Experimental Film
Erie, U S A
September 2006
Borges en Curt Short Film Festival
Film Festival
Lleida, Spain
September 2006
Artivist Film Festival
Film Festival
Los Angeles, U S A
November 2006
Cast & Crew
Barry Choi (Producer), Brendon Foster-Algoo (Producer, Director)
WritingBrendon Foster-Algoo (Writer)
PerformanceBrian Magee (Supporting Actor), Danny Shamon (Lead Actor), Jean-Luc Austin (Lead Actor), Richard Reittie (Lead Actor), Robert Drummond (Lead Actor)
CameraPavel Patriki (Cinematographer/DP)
Post ProductionBrendon Foster-Algoo (Picture Editor), Vince Collins (Sound Editor)
MusicBrendon Foster-Algoo (Original Music/Composer)
AcademicPhillip Hoffman (School Administrator, Academic Advisor), Phillip Hoffman (School Administrator)
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9 Comments about Anamnesis
Nov 06, 2006 02:01PM
The Great Lakes Film Festival has revealed their award winners and Anamnesis has been chosen as the Best Experimental Film. Neutral Density Films would like to thank the Great Lakes Film Festival for hosting such a great event.
Oct 04, 2006 07:27AM
The results are in and Neutral Density Films is proud to annouce that Anamnesis has won the Best Foreign Student Film Award at the 2006 Action Cut Film Competition.
For those interested in learning more about Anamnesis there is now an opportunity to listen to a podcast interview with director Brendon Foster-Algoo. The interview took place over the phone by Directors Notes who is based in the United Kingdom and covers the events surrounding Anamnesis including preproduction, casting, editing and current projects.
Oct 04, 2006 07:19AM
Anamnesis has been accepted to the Artivist Film Festival where two times OSCAR Nominee Joaquin Phoenix, and renowned actress Daryl Hannah will be honored.
Aug 31, 2006 05:18PM
More European news, Anamnesis has been selected to the Borges en Curt International Short Film Festival which takes place in Spain.
Aug 12, 2006 10:39PM
More great news regarding our first film Anamnesis. The Great Lakes Independent Film Festival has accepted Anamnesis as part of its festival program.
Aug 02, 2006 01:13PM
What does Pearl Jam, Fall Out Boy and Neutral Density FIlms have in common? The answer is all three groups will be part of the Carling Weekend: Reading and Leeds Festivals 2006. Mainly known for its great atmosphere and pumping music the Carling Weekend does indeed have a film component and Anamnesis has been invited to screen.
Jul 17, 2006 07:12AM
Summer is officially here and with it we bring more great news. Neutral Denisty Films is excited to announce the acceptance of Anamnesis to the Rhode Island International Film Festival. Celebrating their 10th year, the RIIFF promises a celebration to remember.
Jun 30, 2006 08:46AM
Hi Everyone!
We just got another press quote. The quote is in reference to Edmonton's NextFest which happened earlier this month
"Anamnesis is the best of the bunch for sheer drama and craft. . . the strength of the film is in its crisp editing and well-choreographed boxing scenes. These young filmmakers show promise."
- Bill Rankin, Cultural Editor, Edmonton Journal, June 2, 2006
Jun 29, 2006 08:46PM
Although June is traditionally a slow month for festival notifications we are pleased to announce that Anamnesis has been accepted to two Canadian film festivals bringing our festival run to 28 and counting. Nextfest in Edmonton screened Anamnesis on June 2nd at 9pm (I know it already happened but I was out of the country so couldn't make updates).
In addition Anamnesis will screen this Wednesday June 7th at the Drake Hotel as part of the Curiosity Festival at 6pm. Anamnesis has been chosen as one of the top 5 films at the Curiosity Festival and is in contention for the Pandora Award. Also as part of the Curiosity Festival from June 19th to June 9th Anamnesis will be made available online for the public to download and view. Viewers will be able to vote for their favourite film so we hope that our fans will continue to support us. Hopefully this voting system will be slightly easier than last time.
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