Random photos from OIFF’s 72 Hour Film Challenge

Last night was the start of OIFF’s 72 Hour Film Challenge that took place at The Lieutenant’s Pump.
This year’s challenge had a lot of groups participating, from 10 last year to about 25 this year.
Here is a photo of what was in the Mystery Bag (Yes that is a bottle of Whiskey from Canadian Club who are the proud sponsors of the festival).

S#!t Ottawans Say [What people Tweeted!]

Something happened in the Ottawa Twitterverse on January 19, 2012.
Ever since S**t Girls Say hit the web back in December.
There has been alot of copy cats and craze going.
I would have thought the novelty would die down.
But it hasn’t…

Second Annual Fashion For Funds [Part Two]

Here is a refresher!
Attended the Second Annual Fashion For Funds Program on January 22, 2012.
This event was to help support the Roger’s House, an Ottawa children’s hospice that supports and houses children and their families affected by terminal illnesses.
Organized by Kate Reeves, I am amazed that someone so young can make this event happen in Ottawa.
The event was hosted by Max Keeping.

Part two in this post will be designers from:

• Khala Morgan



• Demu Label

Second Annual Fashion For Funds [Part One]

Attended the Second Annual Fashion For Funds Program on January 22, 2012.
This event was to help support the Roger’s House, an Ottawa children’s hospice that supports and houses children and their families affected by terminal illnesses.
Organized by Kate Reeves, I am amazed that someone so young can make this event happen in Ottawa.
The event was hosted by Max Keeping.

Part one in this post will be designers from:

• Jana Hanzel and Emilia Torabi



• Amber Watkins

Brilliant chic clothes from Jana and Emilia.
While Amber makes you want to forget the winter cold and just go to the beach.
Here are the rest of the photos

Get Ready to Register for OIFF 2012′s 72 Hour Film Challenge on Jan 26th!

Hey Ottawa, are you an aspiring filmmaker, actor/actress or just want to see how the world of film-making works?
Why not check out OIFF’s 72 Hour Film Challenge happening at The Lieutenant’s Pump at 6pm on January 26, 2012.
Is there a group that would let me join in?
The event is the kick off for OIFF and it is already in its fourth year.

Ef Magazine Celebrates 1 year with a Paper Bag Theme Party

Went to Ef Magazine‘s One Year Anniversary party on January 15, 2012.

Ef Magazine’s One Year Anniversary “Paper Bag” Party on January 15, 2012

Not to be confused with Paper Bag Records.
This is a “Paper Bag” themed party from Ottawa’s EF Magazine and the event is going to take place at The Guest Room (354 Elgin Street) from 5-9pm on January 15, 2012.

Christmas Scene from 2046

Merry Christmas everyone!
I still got time before it ends.

Photos from OIFF’s Ottawa Filmmakers Spotlight Series – “Ottawa Rock Lottery”

The OIFF held their second installment of their local filmmaker spotlight series at the Mercury Lounge on December 14, 2011.
This time it was The Indefinite Project‘s documentary film on the “Ottawa Rock Lottery“.

There was a pretty good turnout for this.
There was music by Amos The Transparent.
The event was hosted by CBC Radio 1‘s Alan Neal.

Day 7 of Holiday Contest: Winner goes to…

Here is Day 7 of the Holiday Contest.
Today is this lovely print made by Lauren Potosky of Les Ateliers.
She was kindly nice enough to donate this print.

If you are a lover of art and want to hang this on the wall.
Make a great gift for someone.
Winner goes to Christine Skobe.
Good luck!
Help support local Ottawa businesses.