Rezolution Pictures

09/16/2024

NEXT WEEK, Archita Ghosh will be hosting a panel at the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF)

🗣 Panelists will include:
1. Tommy Gillespie, Senior Director, Content Production PBS KIDS
2. Cameron Tang, VP of Development, Adult Swim
3. Marianne Lambert, Director of Co-productions and Acquisitions, TFO
Moderator

📍 Rossy Pavilion (Level 3 / Terrace Level)
📅 September 25, 2024 at 10:15–11:00am
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Sept 25 – 27, 2024 Day 1: TAC Day 2: TAC Day 3: Art + Biz With generous support from The Animation Conference (TAC) This animation business forum is designed for professionals in content creation, development, production, distribution and marketing. TAC brings together key players in North America...

09/13/2024

SO SURREAL: BEHIND THE MASKS World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival🎥🎞️

“It was an honour to premiere the film at TIFF this year alongside so many incredible films including a record number of features and documentaries by Indigenous filmmakers. Between exchanging with audience members at the screenings, connecting with other filmmakers, speaking with journalists and just taking in the whole TIFF vibe, we had a very memorable few days and we’re both so grateful.” - Joanne Robertson & Neil Diamond, Directors of So Surreal: Behind the Masks on their TIFF experience.

We would also like to shout out TIFF programmer Kelly Boutsalis, who invited the film to TIFF and moderated the q & a’s after our screenings. Thank you!

is the storied journey of Indigenous masks and their profound impact on one of the most iconic art movements of all time.

🎬Directed & Written by Neil Diamond & Joanne Robertson
🔴Produced by Rezolution Pictures in association with CBC Docs

09/12/2024

OPENING NIGHT FILM — WEST COAST PREMIERE YOUR TICKET INCLUDES ENTRY TO THE OPENING NIGHT PARTY Join us at the Spark Museum for snacks, drinks and good conversation. Neil Diamond (no, not that one), Cree filmmaker is back with what might be considered a companion piece to his 2009 documentary,

09/09/2024

for So Surreal: Behind the Masks has officially dropped!

unveils the fascinating connection between the work of famed Surrealist artists and Yupʼik and Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw ceremonial masks, and the quest to bring some of the masks back home.

Directed & Written by Neil Diamond & Joanne Robertson
Trailer edited by Rebecca Lessard
Trailer features music by Anaïs Larocque, Pamyua, and Saltwater Hank
Produced by Rezolution Pictures in association with CBC Docs
Distribution by Serial Maven Studios

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dévoile le lien fascinant entre le travail des artistes célèbres surréalistes et les masques cérémoniel Yupʼik et Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw, ainsi que la quête visant à ramener certains de ces masques chez eux.

Réalisé et écrit par Neil Diamond et Joanne Robertson.
Bande-annonce montée par Rebecca Lessard
La bande-annonce comprend de la musique d’Anaïs Larocque, de Pamyua et de Saltwater Hank.
Produit par Rezolution Pictures en association avec CBC Docs
Distribué par Serial Maven Studios

unveils the fascinating connection between the work of famed Surrealist artists and Yupʼik and Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw ceremonial masks, and...

09/06/2024

for So Surreal: Behind the Masks directed by Neil Diamond and Joanne Robertson

🗣️This poster was designed by interdisciplinary artist, Sonny Assu (Ligwiłda’xw of the Kwakwaka’wakw Nations)
💭Sonny has a deep interest in the connection between Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw art and western art movements. He says: « Part of my work, and the conceptual thought behind my paintings, is looking at how western art movements were informed by and inspired by Kwakwaka’wakw art and culture. I talk about how western art movements were/are looking at me/my culture, being informed by it and making work in response. In turn, I am referencing their gaze and responding to it »
🏷️ or visit his website: sonnyassu.com


•Sonny Assu’s great great grandfather Billy Assu attended Dan Cranmer’s Potlatch in 1921 where the Potlatch regalia was confiscated. The story of that Potlatch is told in the film as some of the confiscated masks ended up in the hands of the Surrealists.
• In terms of the meaning of colours in the poster, Sonny chose green for around the eyes of the mask as green is typically used around the eyes of Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw masks. The red is also drawn from Northwest Coast colours.
• the shapes under the title are ovoids, typical of northwest coast design
• the triangles at the bottom represent the mountains that can be seen around Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw territory

09/06/2024

4 days until SO SURREAL: BEHIND THE MASKS premieres at TIFF

In the meantime, head on over to Variety for an exclusive look at the trailer!

TIFF SO SURREAL PREMIERE DATES:
🎥 TIFF WORLD PREMIERE
🗓️ Sept. 10, 7:35pm
📍 Scotiabank Theatre 11
🎥 2nd Screening
🗓️ Sept. 12, 12:30pm
📍 TIFF Lightbox 4

Written and directed by Neil Diamond and Joanne Robertson, 'So Surreal: Behind the Masks' premieres at this year's Toronto Film Festival.

09/05/2024

Meet Rezo’s executive producers Ernest Webb and Catherine Bainbridge alongside co-directors Neil Diamond and Joanne Robertson in 1998

Between the years of 1998 to 2024, these 4 have been an iconic creative team whose passion is to bring Indigenous stories to the mainstream media. Together, this foursome has brought documentaries like Cree Spoken Here (2003) , Dab Iyiyuu (2004-2006) One More River (2005) and Red Fever (2024) to screens near you.

Most recently, they’ve worked together on SO SURREAL: BEHIND THE MASKS (2024), a documentary that is having its WORLD PREMIERE at (Toronto International Film Festival)

The iconic foursome will be attending TIFF and can not wait to meet you all!

🎥 TIFF WORLD PREMIERE
🗓️ Sept. 10, 7:35pm
📍 Scotiabank Theatre 11

🎥 2nd Screening
🗓️ Sept. 12, 12:30pm
📍 TIFF Lightbox 4

09/03/2024

ONE WEEK TODAY! 💥

SO SURREAL: BEHIND THE MASKS, a feature documentary written and directed by Neil Diamond and Joanne Robertson, will have its World Premiere at TIFF.

🎞️ The film follows Cree-Canadian director Neil Diamond as he examines the history of Yupʼik and Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw ceremonial masks, and their surprising influence on the Surrealist art movement including iconic artists such as André Breton, Max Ernst and Joan Miró. A blend of caper, road trip, and spiritual journey, the film uncovers how this influence came to be and details the dramatic efforts being made to return masks to their original communities.

🎥 TIFF WORLD PREMIERE
🗓️ Sept. 10, 7:35pm
📍 Scotiabank Theatre 11

🎥 2nd Screening
🗓️ Sept. 12, 12:30pm
📍 TIFF Lightbox 4

08/30/2024

Nous avons l'honneur de présenter So Surreal : Behind the Masks au TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival)

Ernest Webb, Catherine Bainbridge et Daniel Morin se réjouissent de vous rencontrer!

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We are honoured to be showing So Surreal: Behind the Masks at the Toronto International Film Festival!

Our Rezo team: Ernest Webb, Catherine Bainbridge and Daniel Morin look forward to catching up with you!

La SODEC se réjouit de la forte présence du Québec au Festival international du film de Toronto (TIFF), qui se tiendra du 5 au 15 septembre 2024.

08/29/2024

So Surreal: Behind the Masks will be screening at Vancouver International Film Festival

So Surreal: Behind the Masks unveils the fascinating connection between the work of famed Surrealist artists and Yupʼik and Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw ceremonial masks, and the quest to bring some of the masks back home.

📸 Ba̱k’wa̱s, Wild Man of the Woods, worn and carved by ‘Na̱mgis artist Wayne Alfred
🎬Directed by Neil Diamond and Joanne Robertson
🔴 Produced by Rezolution Pictures in association with documentary Channel
📆 For tickets and more information click here: https://viff.org/whats-on/viff24-so-surreal-behind-the-masks/

08/28/2024

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🎉 We are delighted to have won the Award for the Présence autochtone / First Peoples Festival! Thank you so much to the entire festival team! 🫶
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🎉 Nous sommes très heureux⸱ses d’avoir remporté le prix APTN du festival Présence autochtone / First Peoples Festival! Un immense merci à toute l’équipe! 🫶

08/28/2024

The festival tour continues 🎉

📆New screening for Red Fever at the Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival on Monday, September 16 at 3 pm!
🔎 More info: cinefest.com/2024/schedule
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La tournée des festivals continue!🎊

📆Nouvelle projection pour Rougemania au Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival, lundi 16 septembre à 15h!
🔎 Plus d’infos : cinefest.com/2024/schedule

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08/14/2024

Be sure to catch "So Surreal: Behind The Masks" September 10 @ 7:35pm at the Toronto International Film Festival ( TIFF )

Website: https://www.tiff.net/events/so-surreal-behind-the-masks

08/13/2024

Tonight!!!

Free screening today, Tuesday, August 13 at the Présence autochtone / First Peoples Festival 🫶
Shortlisted for the APTN award!

🔎 Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec / Grande Bibliothèque at 6pm
👉 bit.ly/3X0eaEX
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Projection gratuite aujourd'hui, mardi 13 août, à l'occasion du festival Présence autochtone / First Peoples Festival
En lice pour le prix APTN!
🔎 Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec / Grande Bibliothèque à 18h
👉 bit.ly/3X0eaEX

08/12/2024

ICYMI: Festival du Film de Knowlton screening is tonight!!🎬🎊

ROUGEMANIA sera présenté le 12 août à 6h30 au Centre du Lac-Brome dans le cadre du Festival du film de Knowlton ! Félicitations à toute l’équipe ! 🤩
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RED FEVER will be presented on August 12 at 6:30p.m. at Centre du Lac-Brome as part of the Festival du film de Knowlton ! Congratulations to the whole team! 🤩

08/07/2024

We are honoured to be among some of the best documentaries showing at TIFF

08/07/2024

So Surreal: Behind the Masks will be heading to TIFF

Directed by Neil Diamond () and Joanne Robertson (), this documentary film traces the storied journey of Yup’ik and Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw masks into the hands of European Surrealists, influencing the work and worldview of some of the most iconic modern artists and writers of all time. Part caper, part road trip, part spiritual journey, So Surreal: Behind the Masks follows Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond as he travels coast-to-coast and across the Atlantic and back, gradually piecing together this groundbreaking story of influence, reconnection and restitution.

Keep an eye out on our page for exclusive press releases, interviews, director cuts and many more as we explore the world with Neil Diamond.

🔴 Produced by Rezolution Pictures, in association with CBC

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So Surreal : Behind the Masks sera présenté au TIFF

Réalisé par Neil Diamond et Joanne Robertson, ce documentaire retrace le parcours historique des masques Yup'ik et Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw, lesquels, en passant entre les mains des surréalistes européens, ont teinté le travail et la vision du monde de certains des artistes et des écrivains les plus influents provenant de ce mouvement artistique emblématique. Captivant, So Surreal : Behind the Masks suit le cinéaste Cree Neil Diamond dans une quête à mi-chemin entre le road trip et le voyage spirituel, l'amenant à traverser le continent d'un océan à l’autre et le menant même de l'autre côté de l'Atlantique, afin de réussir à reconstituer peu à peu cette histoire révolutionnaire d'influence, de reconnexion et de restitution.

Suivez notre page pour les communications de presse exclusives , des interviews, des montages versions du réalisateur et bien d'autres choses encore, lorsque nous explorons le monde avec Neil Diamond.
Produit par Rezolution Pictures en association avec CBC, "So Surreal: Behind the Masks" sera présenté en première au TIFF

07/29/2024

Unseen BTS & Director Statement from ‘REEL INJUN’ 2009 Documentary✨🎬

🗣️DIAMOND REEL INSIGHT : “What makes Reel I***n special and distinct are the documentary sequences that take us behind the scenes to meet film stars of yesterday and today. Movie lovers always enjoy getting the “inside story,” hearing from actors, writers and directors who have made cinema history. Like when I paid a visit to some of those silent and anonymous Navajo actors who appeared in countless films shot in their homeland, and they tell stories of the tricks they used to play on the unknowing star and his director.

When I was growing up, before being sent to residential school, my mother rarely went to the “shows”that were screened several nights a week at the community hall, unless the film was something like The Ten Commandments, Jesus of Nazarethor the latest Elvis movie. I’d be thrilled to learn that one of those films was playing because I knew I’d get to go, too. Those early experiences in ramshackle movie halls gave me a great love of films – good and bad – and a respect for all cultures, Native and non-Native alike. Reel I***n is an informative, funny and loving look at cinema through the eyes of the people who appeared in its very first flickering images – and have survived to tell their stories their own way.” ~ Neil Diamond

📸 Credits Neil Diamond and Rezolution Pictures
🤔 See yourself in the pictures, don’t hesitate to tell us!
🔴 Produced by and

07/23/2024

Get your tickets now🎟️!!!

Red Fever will be presented at the Présence autochtone / First Peoples Festival on August 13 at 6pm at BANQ!
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ROUGEMANIA (Red Fever) sera présenté au Festival Présence autochtone / First Peoples Festival le 13 août à 18h à la BANQ !

🎟 https://presenceautochtone.ca/programmation/10487/

07/19/2024

snapshots of episode 3: Journey to Slhx̱i7lsh📸

🎬A special shout out to this episode’s director , and to Maurice Nahanee & for coordinating.
📺Missed the journey? Don’t worry, you can stream Lands Enchanted episodes on
🔴Produced by

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07/17/2024

WHO’S WHO WEDNESDAY: Find out more about Neil Diamond, co-director of 🎬

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QUI EST QUI MERCREDI: Apprenez en plus sur Neil Diamond, coréalisatrice de Rougemania!🎬

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07/17/2024

WHO’S WHO WEDNESDAY: Find out more about Catherine Bainbridge, co-director of 🎬

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QUI EST QUI MERCREDI: Apprenez en plus sur Catherine Bainbridge, coréalisatrice de Rougemania!🎬

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07/16/2024

RED FEVER is selected in competition at Festival Les Percéides in Gaspé 🍿🎥✨

🖥️It will be presented twice:
- Wednesday, August 21 at 3pm at the Centre d’art de Percé
- Saturday, August 24 at 1pm at Cinéma le Cube in Gaspé

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🎟 https://perceides.ticketacces.net/fr/organisation/representations/index.cfm?EvenementID=22
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ROUGEMANIA est sélectionné en compétition au Festival Les Percéides à Gaspé 🌅

🖥️Il sera présenté à deux reprises :
· Mercredi 21 août à 15h au Centre d’art de Percé
· Samedi 24 août à 13h au Cinéma le Cube de Gaspé

07/16/2024

RED FEVER is selected in competition at Festival Les Percéides in Gaspé 🌅
It will be presented twice:
- Wednesday, August 21 at 3pm at the Centre d'art de Percé
- Saturday, August 24 at 1pm at Cinéma le Cube in Gaspé

See below for more details!!

ROUGEMANIA est sélectionné en compétition au Festival Les Percéides à Gaspé 🌅
Il sera présenté à deux reprises :
· Mercredi 21 août à 15h au Centre d'art de Percé
· Samedi 24 août à 13h au Cinéma le Cube de Gaspé

🎟 https://perceides.ticketacces.net/fr/organisation/representations/index.cfm?EvenementID=22
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RED FEVER is selected in competition at Festival Les Percéides in Gaspé 🌅
It will be presented twice:
- Wednesday, August 21 at 3pm at the Centre d'art de Percé
- Saturday, August 24 at 1pm at Cinéma le Cube in Gaspé