David Rabsch as Cousin Dave.

SHOOTING of THE TABLE is a WRAP!

Bottle Rocket recently finished shooting its next short film. The Table is about about a man dealing with a childhood event that left his family permamently effected.

The shoot took place over three days, included over 14 actors, two locations, breakdancing, bad eighties hair and 5 different types of jello dishes. Part of the shoot used the Red Camera.

The short is now headed into post productionfor a projected early spring completion.

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FROSTBITE TO BROADCAST AGAIN on CTV

For those of you who have missed the previous broadcasts...

FROSTBITE: MANITOBA AND THE COLD WAR
Sunday February 1 (6:30 pm) on CTV Manitoba and repeats Saturday February 7 (5:00 pm)


David Rabsch as Cousin Dave.

SHOOTING of THE TABLE is a WRAP!

Bottle Rocket recently finished shooting its next short film. The Table is about about a man dealing with a childhood event that left his family permamently effected.

The shoot took place over three days, included over 14 actors, two locations, breakdancing, bad eighties hair and 5 different types of jello dishes. Part of the shoot used the Red Camera.

The short is now headed into post productionfor a projected early spring completion.

____________________________________________

FROSTBITE TO BROADCAST AGAIN on CTV

For those of you who have missed the previous broadcasts...

FROSTBITE: MANITOBA AND THE COLD WAR
Sunday February 1 (6:30 pm) on CTV Manitoba and repeats Saturday February 7 (5:00 pm)

SHOOTING of THE TABLE is a WRAP


David Rabsch as Cousin Dave.

Bottle Rocket recently finished shooting its next short film. The Table is about about a man dealing with a childhood event that left his family permamently effected.

The shoot took place over three days, included over 14 actors, two locations, breakdancing, bad eighties hair and 5 different types of jello dishes. Part of the shoot used the Red Camera.

The short is now headed into post productionfor a projected early spring completion.

_____________________________________________

FROSTBITE TO BROADCAST AGAIN on CTV

For those of you who have missed the previous broadcasts...

FROSTBITE: MANITOBA AND THE COLD WAR
Directed and Written by Andrew Wall

Sunday February 1 (6:30 pm) on CTV Manitoba and repeats
Saturday February 7 (5:00 pm)

SHOOTING of THE TABLE is a WRAP


David Rabsch as Cousin Dave.

Bottle Rocket recently finished shooting its next short film. The Table is about about a man dealing with a childhood event that left his family permamently effected.

The shoot took place over three days, included over 14 actors, two locations, breakdancing, bad eighties hair and 5 different types of jello dishes. Part of the shoot used the Red Camera.

The short is now headed into post productionfor a projected early spring completion.

_____________________________________________

FROSTBITE TO BROADCAST AGAIN on CTV

For those of you who have missed the previous broadcasts...

FROSTBITE: MANITOBA AND THE COLD WAR
Directed and Written by Andrew Wall

Sunday February 1 (6:30 pm) on CTV Manitoba and repeats
Saturday February 7 (5:00 pm)

SHOOTING of THE TABLE is a WRAP


David Rabsch as Cousin Dave.

Bottle Rocket recently finished shooting its next short film. The Table is about about a man dealing with a childhood event that left his family permamently effected.

The shoot took place over three days, included over 14 actors, two locations, breakdancing, bad eighties hair and 5 different types of jello dishes. Part of the shoot used the Red Camera.

The short is now headed into post productionfor a projected early spring completion.

_____________________________________________

FROSTBITE TO BROADCAST AGAIN on CTV

For those of you who have missed the previous broadcasts...

FROSTBITE: MANITOBA AND THE COLD WAR
Directed and Written by Andrew Wall

Sunday February 1 (6:30 pm) on CTV Manitoba and repeats
Saturday February 7 (5:00 pm)

SHOOTING of THE TABLE is a WRAP


David Rabsch as Cousin Dave.

Bottle Rocket recently finished shooting its next short film. The Table is about about a man dealing with a childhood event that left his family permamently effected.

The shoot took place over three days, included over 14 actors, two locations, breakdancing, bad eighties hair and 5 different types of jello dishes. Part of the shoot used the Red Camera.

The short is now headed into post productionfor a projected early spring completion.

_____________________________________________

FROSTBITE TO BROADCAST AGAIN on CTV

For those of you who have missed the previous broadcasts...

FROSTBITE: MANITOBA AND THE COLD WAR
Directed and Written by Andrew Wall

Sunday February 1 (6:30 pm) on CTV Manitoba and repeats
Saturday February 7 (5:00 pm)

 

Long Wooden Tobogganist on Youtube!
After many, many festivals and awards the festival ride has finally ended. Now it's been put out to pasture online
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BOTTLE ROCKET SHORT FILM
WINS RECOGNITION AND AWARDS!

 Bottle Rocket is delighted to announce the following awards received by its short film:
The Long Wooden Tobogganist

Written and Directed by Andrew Wall, the 4.5 minute short has travelled the world and been screened in over 24 festivals.

RISING STAR AWARD and
OFFICIAL FINALIST at the
2009 CANADA INTERNATIONAL
FILM FESTIVAL

Vancouver, Canada.

2009 INDIE
AWARD OF MERIT
"Indie awards go to those filmmakers who produce fresh, standout entertainment, animation and compelling documentaries. The Indie is a showcase for cinematic gems and unique voices."

2008 ACCOLADE AWARD
HONORABLE MENTION: SHORT FILM
The Accolade recognizes filmmakers, large and small, who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity. Undiscovered and first-time filmmakers are often recognized.

2008 PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD: THE GOLDEN DUCK
Awarded to the Long Wooden Tobogganist at the New Beijing International Movie Week in Beijing!

Bottle Rocket is grateful to the People's Republic of China and the NEW BEIJING INTERNATIONAL MOVIE WEEK in Beijing for the glorious award they have bestowed upon. Special thanks to Peter Salade and friends.

Director/Writer Andrew Wall actually made it to Beijing for the awesome world premiere. Also... a very special thanks to OnScreen Manitoba for graciously supporting Andrew Wall to attend the event in Beijing, China!


2008 PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD (3rd Place)
at the OVER THE FENCE COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL 2008

in Hamilton Hill, Australia. Bless their hearts!

 
SHORT FILM GOES ROUND THE WORLD!


The Long Wooden Tobogganist, Directed and Written by Andrew Wall, has been selected to screen at the following festivals:

MUDGEE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Mudgee, Australia! http://www.mudfest.com.au

2009 DAM SHORT FILM FESTIVAL!
Boulder City, Nevada! http://www.damshortfilm.org/2009/2009.htm

WASHOUGAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2009!
Washougal, Washington! http://www.washougalfilmfest.org

VICTORIA INDEPENDANT FILM FESTIVAL 2008!
Victoria, Australia! http://www.viciff.com/index.htm

MAMMOTH FILM FESTIVAL 2008
Mammoth Lakes, California! http://www.mammothfilmfestival.com/

OVER THE FENCE COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL 2008!
Hamilton Hill, Australia! http://www.overthefence.com.au/index.html

The Xth WT OS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2008!
Os, Norway. http://www.wt-festivalen.no/

DIXIE FILM FESTIVAL 2008
Athens, Georgia, USA. http://dixie.bside.com/2008/schedule

GOLDEN LION FILM FESTIVAL 2009!
Manzini, Swaziland, Africa. http://www.goldlionfest.co.sz/

2008 CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL REEL SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL!
Chicago,Illinois.
http://projectchicago.com/

2009 BRITISH FILM FESTIVAL LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, California.

NEW FILMAKERS NY - New York Fall 2008 Series
New York, NY. http://www.newfilmmakers.com/

2008 GANGRENE FILM FESTIVAL OF COMEDY SHORTS
Kaysville, UTAH http://www.gangreneproductions.com/

2009 INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL EGYPT
Cairo, Egypt. http://internationalfilmfestivalegypt.netfirms.com/

2008 TRUE WEST CINEMA FESTIVAL
Boise, Idaho! http://www.truewestcinema.org/

2008 GIMLI FILM FESTIVAL
Gimli, Manitoba. http://www.gimlifilmfestival.com/

2008 GREENING THE BEIGE ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS FESTIVAL
Beijing, China! http://www.greeningthebeige.org/gtb/

TOBOGGANIST WORLD PREMIERE IN CHINA!
NEW BEIJING INTERNATIONAL MOVIE WEEK!
That's definitely a world premiere in the PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC of CHINA.
http://www.beijingfilmfest.org

 

 

THE PAPER NAZIS BEGINS PRODUCTION

Bottle Rocket, in association with Farpoint Films Inc and MTS Winnipeg on Demand, has begun production of the TV documentary:The Paper Nazis. Exposing one of the strangest and ugliest chapters in Canadian history, writer/director Andrew Wall confronts the anti-Semitism, fascism and Nazism that existed during the 1930's in his home town of Winnipeg.

Set for summer 2010 completion.


THE TABLE SHORT FILM WRAPS SHOOTING

Bottle Rocket recently finished shooting its next short film. The Table is about about a man dealing with a childhood event that left his family permamently effected.

The shoot took place over three days, included over 14 actors, two locations, breakdancing, bad eighties hair and 5 different types of jello dishes. Part of the shoot used the Red Camera.

The short is now headed into post productionfor a projected early spring completion.

FROSTBITE TO BROADCAST AGAIN on CTV



For those of you who have missed the previous broadcasts...

FROSTBITE: MANITOBA AND THE COLD WAR
Directed and Written by Andrew Wall

Sunday February 1 (6:30 pm) on CTV Manitoba and repeats
Saturday February 7 (5:00 pm)