American Hardcore A film by Paul Rachman | USA | 2006 | 98' Produced by AHC Productions, LLC
			The History of American Punk Rock 1980 - 1986 There would be no Nirvana, Beastie Boys, or Red Hot Chili Peppers were it not for some hardcore Punk pioneers in the Eighties. Based on Steven Blush's book AMERICAN HARDCORE, we capture the spirit of the bands and a social movement created by Reagan-era misfit kids that said "f-k you" to politicians, music labels, and anyone else who got in their way.

			Buffy A film by Joan Prowse | Canada | 2007 | 58'
			For the first time, Buffy Sainte-Marie's extraordinary life story is told on screen - from her early days bursting onto the Greenwich Village folk scene in the 1960s to becoming an Oscar winning songwriter, a Sesame Street regular, an international Aboriginal spokesperson and a pioneering digital artist.

			End of the Century: The Story of The Ramones A film by Jim Fields & Michael Gramaglia | USA | 2003 | 97' Produced by Michael Gramaglia Productions
			The Ramones were one of the hardest-working, most influential bands of all time. END OF THE CENTURY follows this unlikely quartet through three tumultuous decades of touring, recording and bickering: from the New York City underground music scene to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This seminal documentary depicts every rise, fall and petty squabble they had. With: all the Ramones' . . . plus Debbie Harry, Joe Strummer (in his last interview), Eddie Vedder, Linda Stein and many others.

			From Mao to Mozart A film by Murray Lerner | USA | 1979 | 83' Produced by Four Oaks Foundation
			In the all-time classic Oscar winning FROM MAO TO MOZART, violinist Isaac Stern says "The best way to learn about another culture,is to and meet practitioners of one's own profession." And so, in 1979, he undertook a trip to China as an official guest of the government to give concerts, travel the countryside, and "say hello with music." Filmmaker Murray Lerner documented the events of this trip on celluloid, and the resulting movie won the 1981 Academy Award for Best Documentary.

			Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould A film by Michèle Hozer and Peter Raymont | Canada | 2009 | 108' | 85' | 58'
			An enigmatic musical poet, Glenn Gould continues to captivate audiences twenty-six years after his early passing. Glenn Gould: The Inner Life casts a new light on a man whose ideas were as controversial, and his private life as passionate, as his music. The film includes personal memories from Gould's most intimate friends and lovers, some of whom have never spoken about him before, plus never-before heard home recordings and excerpts from his private diaries. WORLD PREMIERE TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2009

			John Lee Hooker A film by Jörg Bundschuh | Germany | 2001 | 88' Produced by Kick Film
			Legendary american blues artist John Lee Hooker's life is described by himself, his closest friends and music colleagues and retraced from his birthplace in Mississippi following the ups and downs of his career to the big successes once Godfather of the Blues and the King of the Boogie. The story of his life is also a story about the Blues and its influence on modern music. With a.o. John Lee Hooker, Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, John Hammond, John Mayall, Bonnie Raitt, Carlos Santana.

			Metallica: Some Kind of Monster A film by Joe Berlinger & Bruce Sinofsky | USA | 2004 | 145' | 94' Produced by @adical.media
			METALLICA: SOME KIND OF MONSTER follows the famous rock band as they undergo group therapy while preparing for the release of their latest studio album St Anger. Aiming significantly higher than a run-of-the-mill, backstage rock-doc about the heavy metal band undergoing a midlife crisis, MONSTER is an intimate portrait of the collective creative process (put together over three years during the making of St-Anger album), stripping bare the band's boisterous macho egos with the assistance of an 24/7 therapist.

			MIGHTY UKE A film by Tony Coleman and Margaret Meagher | Canada | 2009 | 76' | 55'
			Think of a ukulele and you probably imagine grass skirts, slide guitar and kitchy lyrics, but far from being just a Hawaiian novelty instrument, the ukulele has a rich history and has profoundly affected music around the world.

			Music from the inside out A film by Daniel Anker | USA | 2006 | 90'
			MUSIC FROM THE INSIDE OUT is a cinematic exploration of music through the stories and artistry of the musicians of The Philadelphia Orchestra. The film follows these musicians as they explore what music means in their lives, both inside and outside the concert hall. The resulting stories-of passion, struggle, perseverance and transcendence-serve to illuminate the role of music in all of our lives.

			Note by Note A film by Ben Niles | USA | 2007 | 90' Produced by Ben Niles
			Follows a grand concert Steinway piano ( Number L1037) detailing every step in the process of producing this most extraordinary and expensive instrument, and the great passion of those who make them. Famous pianists also speak about its qualities.

			Oscar Peterson A film by Ron Allen | Canada | 2004 | 58'
			Perfectionist, practical joker, and one of the all-time greatest jazz men, Oscar Peterson is unlike any music legend that ever was or ever will be. Narrated by celebrated actor Christopher Plummer, Oscar Peterson reveals the man behind the legend. His drive to perfection was nurtured early by a determined father who exhorted his son to be 'the best jazz pianist ever'. That drive would take young Oscar from the dancehalls of Montreal to the concert halls of the world. After a long and extraordinary worldwide career Oscar Peterson died on December 23rd 2007 at his home in Toronto. He was 82 years old. With Diana Krall, Herbie Hancock, Phil Nimmons, Bennie Green, Ellis Marsalis and many more.

			Samba! A film by Adam Stepan | USA | 2006 | 95' Produced by Robert Stone
			SAMBA! follows the six month build up to Rio's famous carnival. Beneath the light and glitter, a battle is underway between the carnival's aging founders and the new businessmen with different interest that now run it. Is carnival nowadays still a pure celebration of popular art, or has it become big business and a tough competition? Who really "owns" the biggest party on earth?

			Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus A film by Andrew Douglas | England | 2003 | 87' Produced by Lone Star Productions
			In this magnificently cinematic film, the acclaimed Alternative Country artist JIM WHITE takes us on a magical journey into the heart of the culture of the southern USA, a culture too poor and marginalized to register as important yet extraordinarily rich in creative spirit. Jim White's own story threads through the film, tracing his search for the meaning of faith in the modern world in the haunting atmosphere of the South which turns to be a remarkably fertile territory for an artist.

			The Fine Art of Whistling A film by Kate Davis & David Heilbroner | USA | 2005 | 58' | 78' Produced by Q-Ball Productions
			This joyful film follows a wildly diverse crew of passionate whistlers including a turkey hauler, an investment banker and a Dutch social worker, competing in the Louisburg, NC 31st International Whistling Competition in the hopes of becoming the worlds best whistler.

			To Tulsa and Back: On Tour With JJ Cale A film by Jörg Bundschuh | Germany | 2005 | 88' Produced by Kick Film
			A first time biography on J.J. Cale, who wrote some of the biggest rock hits ever and helped launch Clapton solo career with After Midnight and Cocaine. When Mojo Magazine asked Eric Clapton which other musician he would most like to be, he answered "Cale", J.J.Cale the musician's musician. We follow him on his recent To Tulsa and Back Tour.

			Twist A film by Ron Mann | Canada | 1992 | 77' Produced by Sphinx Productions
			The TWIST changed an entire generation. You moved your hips, you gyrated, you let your partner go and swivel like crazy. Never before had white America played so loose with its body. Coming along right when rock and roll needed a new jolt, the twist fast became an international phenomenon, and signaled the end of America's WASP reserve. In a fast-paced mix of interviews and rare archival footage, TWIST features: Hank Ballard, American Bandstand Dancers, Chubby Checker, Joey Dee, Gladys Horton, Dee Dee Sharp, Mama Lu Parks & The Parkettes.

			Yang Ban Xi A film by Yan Ting Yuen | Netherlands | 2005 | 90' | 58' Produced by Scarabee Films
			A documentary musical about the rise and fall of the Revolutionary Model Operas during the Cultural Revolution in China, based on traditional Chinese stories and adapted to the likes of Maos wife. We see these propaganda operas with those who performed in it, and look at their renewed popularity in modern day China. They are performed again by young people and are now also available in Karaoke versions in the Chinese Supermarket. A marvellous mixture of high and low culture.