Blue Pinion Films

07/24/2024

TONIGHT!!! Party Pirate -Movie plays at the Rotary Arts Centre in Corner Brook.

We can't be there tonight but we will be heading to the West Coast a little later and we'll have a little event in CB to celebrate with all the folks who come out to see the movie tonight!

We hope you enjoy the show!

07/24/2024

We'll be in Gander at the stunning Globe Cinema in the Airport. Come join us for a cocktail hour before showing Party Pirate, then a talkback with the touring cast after the screening! A fun, funny, and moving story. Thanks to St. John's International Women's Film Festival for supporting the tour.

07/23/2024

NEW DATES ADDED!

We are so excited to announce TWO exciting new venues for our Party Pirate Screening Tour!

GANDER!

We are absolutely thrilled to be screening at the gorgeous Globe Theatre located in the historic International Lounge at Gander Airport. Join us for a cocktail party pre-show for a toast!

Union East + Drinks offer concessions, and the theatre is fully licensed to allow adult guests to enjoy beer, wine, and spirits. Free patron parking is available in the adjacent Union East parking lot.

Join us after the screening for a talkback with Ruth Lawrence, Luke Lawrence and Paul Warford.

6pm Cocktail Reception

7pm Screening

8:30pm Talkback

$12 Adults/ $10 Senior

PG13 Strongly Recommended

Tickets: https://theglobetheatre.ca/

BURIN!

It is the kickoff to Burin Heritage Weekend and we have a Party Pirate pirate party all geared up for you! Join us at Smuggler’s Cove to watch the film on the deck under the stars with awesome food and drinks. Fog Distillery will be on deck the whole weekend and stay tuned for some great promos and giveaways.

This is a LITERAL Pirate Party!

9pm Screening

19+ Licensed Event

Tickets: https://smugglerscovenl.com/events/

07/22/2024

Mark your calendars for the Open Film Festival on Aug 3 at the LSPU Hall in St. John's. I'll be on the post screening panel and they have a wonderful lineup of films that evening. More details as they come but you can get free tickets here:

Welcome you to OPEN FILM FESTIVAL 2024! Connecting Africa and North America through cinema. Join us at the LSPU Hall on the 3rd of August as we screen films…

07/21/2024

I had a blast directing this hilarious and sometimes moving comedy with Luke Lawrence and our amazing team. We've been getting great feedback as we venture out this summer.

Tonight we're in Trinity at the Rising Tide Theatre for a screening. Great pre-sales on the tickets so we're expecting a wonderful night. The movie starts promptly at 7 pm, then we have a Q&A with Michelle Rex Bailey and Luke and I.

After the screening, Luke will be joined by Paul Thompson and Paul Warford for a comedy show at Rocky's. $10 on the door there.

Who knows what might break out after all that? We'll be at the bar so there might be something!

07/16/2024

Tonight's screening of Party Pirate -Movie is sold out with a waitlist. So please get your tickets online if you're planning to see the movie in a town near you!

You can find all the info about the tour on our website at bluepinionfilms.com

07/15/2024

Hey FB Friends in the Trinity Bight area! Party Pirate is coming to you on SUNDAY, JULY 21 at 7pm

Pardon the long post, but it means a lot to me.

As many of you know, I've lived and spent lots of time in almost every community in the Bight and have had a place in New Bonaventure for almost 25 years (it's hard to believe) Luke spent almost all of his summers there until he graduated school. So when we made a movie together, one of our dreams was to share it with people we love and adore. It's my second movie (if you haven't seen the first, Little Orphans, you can watch it for free on Tubi) but the first time I'll get to experience a movie with the audience because the first one came out during the lockdowns. That was so hard, not knowing what folks thought of it.

Party Pirate -Movie is a very funny comedy with a lot of feeling and understanding. You'll see what I mean when you watch it. It doesn't pull back on the laughs but it also hits you in the heart sometimes too. Most of us have felt like our lead character, Tommy, at some point! It's based on a true story too, the opening sequence is actually all home video. Without giving too much away here, you're in for a treat.

We're bringing it to Rising Tide Theatre, where I have worked for many, many years since 1993. We'd love it if you came out to enjoy it with us. Please buy your tickets in advance, there is nothing worse than heading out on a tour and not knowing who is planning to see it. I've learned that from years of touring this province.

Follow the link to secure tickets to the 7pm screening and a talkback with Ruth, Luke, and Port Rexton's Michelle Rex Bailey who is hilarious in the movie. It's $16 and if no one laughs while you're in the theatre, I'll personally pay you back.

You can't buy online there, you have to call 1.888.464.3377 (Toll-Free) or 1.709.464.3232 to book tickets. Chat to one of our amazing box office staff, they'll take care of you. Port Rexton Brewing is doing a bar takeover, there will be concessions so it'll feel just like being in a cinema.

AND if you want the laughs to keep going, you can head to the 9pm comedy show at Rocky’s Place afterwards. Featuring Luke Lawrence, Paul Thompson, and Paul Warford, this will be an awesome night of laughs!

Comedy Show at Rocky’s Place 9pm, $10 cash at the door

07/11/2024

Friends in the Harbour Breton area, we're doing a tour of Party Pirate -Movie and I'm trying to figure out where might be the best place to have a movie screening there. Our date would be July 26. Is that a good time and would folks come out to see it? Any input would be appreciated. Please tag folks you know there who can help me figure it out. Thanks!

07/06/2024

NIGHT TWO of Party Pirate -Movie is on tonight at the Hall. Thanks to everyone who came out last night. If you're coming tonight, remember that the screening starts at 7 pm sharp!

There are still a few tix left but get them today if you can, through the LSPU Hall Box office.

We had a lot of latecomers coming until 730 last night and we want to make sure it's a great experience where you see ALL of the movie. (And a big crowd bought tix but didn't make it at all, thanks for the support!)

Parking is limited but available downtown, the Hall has the BLUEDROP parking on Prescott St, just north of Duckworth St. and if you arrive downtown early enough to park, get your tickets at the box office, you might have time to get a beverage at their bar! Arriving by 630 should get you through and upstairs in time.

If you miss it in St. John's there's screenings across the province and more to be added soon.

07/04/2024

Got your tickets for St. John’s yet? Seats for at our screenings July 5 & 6 at the LSPU Hall are going fast! 🏃🏻‍♀️
BUT I have a couple to give away if you like our Party Pirate -Movie page and share this post!

Do that, then comment below to enter todays draw.

We have such great guests for our talkbacks! Friday night, we will have Jennifer Hawley (Relatable Films) chatting with Luke Lawrence, Mary Walsh and Joel Thomas Hynes about the process of making the film. Saturday night, we welcome co-star Patricia Andrew’s, Luke Lawrence and SSHRC Doctoral Fellow and Artist Christine Taylor to discuss learning disabilities, how they are represented in the film and navigated in life. This conversation is generously supported by Learning Disabilities Association of Newfoundland and Labrador 👏

Get all tour dates and ticket links at

ST. JOHN’SJoin us for two nights of screenings at the legendary LSPU Hall, featuring post show talkbacks with special guests!Friday, July 5 - Talkback with Ruth Lawrence, Luke Lawrence, and Co-Stars Mary Walsh and Joel Thomas HynesSaturday, July 6 - Talkback with Ruth Lawrence, Luke Lawrence, Co-S...

06/19/2024

Join us in Newfoundland & Labrador for a Special WIFT-AT Summer Mixer!
Sponsored by: WIFT-Atlantic, NIFCO, St. John's International Women's Film Festival and the Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund
Where: NIFCO, 40 King's Road, St. John's, NL.
When: Wednesday, July 3, 5-7 pm.

Are you a member of WIFT-AT, or are you interested in becoming a member? Join us for a special NL Summer Mixer for all current and prospective members of WIFT-AT!

Join us for this in person networking event. We'll raise a glass to celebrate the announcement of WIFT-AT's first annual Pamela Segger All Access Pass Award, learn about the Jane LeBlanc Legacy Award Make connections with other film & tv creatives in our province.

One of WIFT-AT's NL current Board Member Ruth Lawrence (and Ife Alaba sends her regrets) will host to toast the 2024 winner of the Pamela Segger All Access Pass award. This award, which provides festival passes and $2000 in travel funding to film festivals in all four Atlantic provinces, is open to members of WIFT-AT across all Atlantic provinces. We'll also introduce the $2000 Jane Leblanc NL Creative Award (deadline August 1.)

Special guest Jessica Brown of Ujarak Media will tell us a little about her current and upcoming projects.

All attendees to this event who are either current WIFT-AT members or join as new members of WIFT-AT will get their names put into a prize draw for a free pass to the Making Waves 2025 conference, including free access to all conference programming.

Light snacks and drinks will be served.

About WIFT-AT
WIFT-AT is a professional association that advances the careers of women and gender diverse people working in film, television and screen-based media in Atlantic Canada. WIFT-AT supports the advancement of gender equity through the development and ex*****on of groundbreaking programming, communications, networking opportunities and member benefits to encourage strategic leadership growth and offers inspirational outreach to new members and audiences.

Perks: Door prize: Complimentary Making Waves Registration for 2025

New WIFT-AT members will get $10 off of a new full membership (regular price $45).

Please RSVP to Ruth at [email protected]

06/18/2024

Hey FB Hive, my friends are looking for a shooting location in the area of Churchill Park/ Strawberry Marsh Road one day next week. Specifically they're looking for a child's bedroom. Is there anyone over there who might be open to a group of lovely filmmakers coming your way for a short shoot?

06/03/2024

On June 3, 1718, Blackbeard guided his fleet into Topsail Inlet, home to the tiny hamlet of Fish Town, where Stede Bonnet's ship Revenge ran hard aground. Blackbeard helped him get away. It's a great story.

So is Party Pirate -Movie, and you have two chances to see our movie if you're an early bird and get your ticket soon. Playing July 5 & 6 at the LSPU Hall at 7 pm.
https://tickets.lspuhall.ca/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent1346.html

(If you haven't seen Our Flag Means Death, I recommend it.)

Starring Luke Lawrence, Che Durena, Sima Sepeheri, Joel Thomas Hynes, Patricia Andrews, Mary Walsh and other swashbucklers.

05/24/2024

📣Exciting news from our friends at ! Applications are now open for the 3rd DOC Atlantic Breakthrough program! 🌟 This opportunity offers comprehensive training for four selected Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour (IBPOC) media creators from the Atlantic provinces. Over 12 months (June 2024 - May 2025), participants will develop, market, and produce their documentary projects. 🎥✨

The program includes:
✅ Professional development sessions with industry experts
✅ Ongoing mentorship
✅ Introductions to key decision-makers (distributors, broadcasters, streamers, producers, funders)

And the best part? It’s FREE! 🎉

Don’t miss out! Apply by June 3rd! 📅

Apply now at https://lunenburgdocfest.com/industry/doc-atlantic-breakthrough-program/

04/21/2024

Hey friends, I'm planning a screening tour of Party Pirate -Movie this summer and I'm wondering where it's feasible to play it.

My last movie was released during the first pandemic lockdown and by the time most folks were ready to head into a movie theatre, it was long gone (but it's now on TUBI, go look for Little Orphans)

Ideally, we would not have to bring our own screen or projector. That requires a projection/tech team and although I have done that when I worked with the film festival, it's a challenge for me if anything tricky happens on the technical side. (But I'm not ruling it out!)

Party Pirate is a great summer comedy and I want folks to come together to see it.

Put your suggestions in the comments and I'll do my best to follow up and get it to you in the next couple of months.

04/19/2024

I'm delighted to be back on the board for WIFT-Atlantic but sad to be missing the Women Making Waves Conference in Halifax this weekend.

BUT, we've got a wonderful fundraiser where you can get some great prizes (including an audition taping session with Renée Hackett and I, at your service) while supporting this great women's film organization.

The catalog for our first online Making Waves auction is now live for viewing, and bidding officially opened on April 12.

There's something for everyone in every province. Thank you for having a look and making a bid, it all makes a huge difference.

I'd love your help in making it a success, please go check out the auction catalog, share it to your networks, and tell people you know directly about specific items in the catalog that you think would interest them!
https://www.32auctions.com/MakingWavesAuction2024

Some basics of using the auction platform:
To add an item to your watch list, create and sign into your 32auctions account, open an item in the catalog, and click the ♥️ Watch icon.
To see your watch list, click the ♥️ icon in the top left corner of the page.
To share, click one of the share icons on any individual item's page.

Silent auction 'Making Waves Auction 2024' hosted online at 32auctions.

03/07/2024

Today was a lovely day, lots of pleasant news! We got word from the Canadian Screen Awards that Mary Walsh is nominated for her lead performance in The Missus Downstairs, and Dana Puddicombe is nominated for her supporting role in Blue Pinion Films

Congrats also to Sherry White Amy Cameron Tassie Cameron Susan Kent & Jeremy Larter Mark Critch's team, Lisa Porter's team. Who did I miss in the string of NL connections to the CSA's?

03/02/2024

First time for everything: I broke a bone in my wrist this morning. Slipped on beautiful snow covered ice down around Quidi Vidi Lake. So be careful out there folks.
A huge thanks to Jenina MacGillivray Renée Hackett Luke Lawrence and all the folks at St Clare’s emergency who got me wrapped up in a cast and home within 90 minutes.
I’ve just taken a painkiller, jenina is feeding me, and I’m waiting to feel a lot better !

02/23/2024

We' re looking for some food donations for Women's Work Festival next week.

Each night from Thursday Feb 29 to Sunday Mar 3, we have a public reading that starts at 7 pm. Because it's generally cold out AND our participants have been going from event to event all day, we like to offer them a hot bowl of soup, stew, chili, etc.

During the days, we have Coffee Chats, Writing Salons, Workshops, Special Performances.

We're looking for 2 donations of hot food (something that does well in a slow cooker to keep it warm) each night. If you're a good cook who would like to share your amazing skills, we would LOVE to hear from you.

Also if you have treats, baked goods, granola bars, other goodies that you'd like to share, we'd love that too.

Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, crackers, cheese etc are all welcome.

Our Volunteer Coordinator Vanessa Cardoso Artista is helping us organize and collect so you can send us a message or comment below and we'll be in touch to get the details!

Thanks to Ann Connors Consulting Agency and Blue Pinion Films for sponsoring two of our Coffee Chats already with a $100 donation each. It's MUCH appreciated!!!

02/22/2024

This is a gorgeous film that is doing a private free screening Thursday Feb 22 at 7 pm at the Cineplex.

If you'd like to go, let me know and I'll put you in touch with them by email to get on the guest list.

Trailer:

Award-winning director and cinematographer Dianne Whelan is the only person to complete this epic journey of discovery—hiking, biking, paddling, snowshoeing ...

02/10/2024

Sitting by the window on this cold, sunny day made me think of directing this music video on a sunny, cold day with Ana & Eric
Such a perfect song for today! Give it a listen and a thumbs up if you like it.

The official music video for Ana & Eric´s song "Dias Que Não Tem Mais Fim" with Carole Bestvater and Darren Browne.Ruth Lawrence - DirectorRoger Maunder - Di...

01/30/2024

FB Hive: I know that somewhere among my friends in NL there is a Pediatric Oncologist. Can someone send me a message to remind me? I have a research question to ask, if they'd be willing. Many thanks in advance!

12/10/2023

One of my favorite moments from by Renée Hackett (here with Wendi Smallwood) You can see the whole season in an hour with us tonight at Erin's Pub. Come watch and party with us!!! No admission, great for this time of year. Come have a laugh and maybe sing in the Karaoke to follow!

12/10/2023

TONIGHT. FREE. FUN. Sunday Dec 10th @ 8 pm @ Erin’s
Pub come out to celebrate Season 1 of What Odds! If you're a fan or if you haven't been able to see it yet, come watch the works of it in an hour with us!

We'll have Karaoke after too, for all you wicked singers! Come join all the fun!

10/27/2023

On Sunday Oct 29, 2023 at 2 pm, there's a free screening of this acclaimed film that we produced with White Rooster Theatre (producing work by women for 22 years.) This 40 minute film was written by Meghan Greeley and commissioned in association with MUN Medical School based on the research of Dr Kathleen Sitter with the lived experience of breast cancer patients. Directed by Ruth Lawrence
This screening is being presented as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October) It features Mary Walsh (Missus Downstairs, CODCO) Mayko Nguyen (Hudson & Rex), Patricia Andrews (Little Orphans) and many others. The cast includes women with lived experience of Breast Cancer.
Get a free ticket at the Eventbrite site in the link below to secure your seat for Sunday at 2 pm. A short Q&A will follow the screening. Bring your friends. [https://www.facebook.com/events/1064299871408436](https://www.facebook.com/events/1064299871408436/?__cft__[0]=AZVvyhFsiTZNllTxC1-efMLPxIdVqlJbhHvwu7t7RnI921BJpO_Tj-DNV7uEOFwU7qgFZUQzclo5aPywdJ03Haso-FvGRItOykwQ2gkgorlaWU7A5H9mI-poHOi_w2yOeGgxL61eXbyIdVYsjnC2jzhQ&__tn__=-UK-R)

10/14/2023

We are so pleased to share that Blueberries for Iris has been selected by Hellifax Horror Fest to screen at their upcoming festival! Catch our film (and lots more spookiness) in Halifax on Friday October 20th. Big thanks to the programming team for our selection. 🫐 🫐

09/18/2023

So thrilled for the premiere of Blueberries for Iris, a short film at Atlantic International Film Festival this weekend. We are looking forward to more announcements this fall too, keep your eye out for Zoe Amelia Cleland and kathmmwilson, they're ones to watch.

06/12/2023

Last August, we collaborated with Zoe Cleland and Katherine Wilson of Sweet Sorrow Productions to produce . Here's a lovely article about the short film, coming to festivals this fall.

Zoe Cleland says her biggest disappointment when she filmed her debut film, Blueberries for Iris, is that there was no foggy weather in Bradley's Cove, Conception Bay. She shot the atmospheric short film in the resettled community by Western Bay, a place she knows intimately.

05/31/2023

Wonderful news, congratulations Laura!

The Newfoundland and Labrador Film Development Corporation (NLFDC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Churchill as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective June 1, 2023. With 13 years of experience within the organization and nearly two decades... Read More about Newfoundland an...

04/26/2023