CAFÉ EX
Inaugurated in 1998, the twenty-third season of this ongoing visiting artist series presents artist-curated evenings of independent experimental film and video. Once again, the series features Canadian experimental cinema, with guest filmmakers presenting their work and engaging in extensive discussions, this time online for all of Canada to enjoy.
January 28, 2021 • Trevor Anderson
Chronicling an exquisitely complicated relationship to his hometown, family, and himself, Edmonton's Trevor Anderson brilliantly transforms ugly truths into radiant, laugh-out-loud realities. Articulated literally in his own voice, Anderson's films power wash the surface of Dirt City with show tunes and impeccable comedic timing to reveal a deeply heartfelt, resentful affection for Canada's wild rose country. Drawing on everything from animation to musical theatre, Anderson's films have screened multiple times at many A-list and LGBTQ film festivals, including three times at Sundance.
His latest Sundance success, Docking, was scheduled to screening at last year’s IFFO in front of past Café Ex alum Matthew Rankin's first feature film, The Twentieth Century.
Trevor is joined after his Café Ex short programme by fellow filmmaker and long-time friend, Matthew Rankin, who will moderate what promises to be an electric conversation about Anderson's filmmaking process and career (thus far).
Please note some content in this programme is for mature audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.
* Pay-what-you-can tickets start at $5, however, if you are unemployed or in financial need, please email us for a complimentary ticket.
The Trevor Anderson Program
Please note some content in this programme is for mature audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.
Rock Pockets (2007)
6 minutes
A sugar rush of sex, politics, and rock'n'roll, as seen through the eyes of a ten-year-old boy at the fair.
Carpet Diem (2008)
3 minutes
Trevor's first-person travelogue from the outskirts of anxiety to the center of the known universe.
The Island (2009)
6 minutes
Trevor considers a piece of fan mail he received.
Punchlines (2009)
5 minutes
Trevor considers an early motivation to become an artist.
The High Level Bridge (2010)
5 minutes
Trevor drops his camera from Edmonton's High Level Bridge in memory of those who've jumped.
The Man That Got Away (2012)
26 minutes
Trevor remembers his great-uncle Jimmy in six original songs.
The Little Deputy (2015)
9 minutes
Trevor tries to have a photo taken with his father.
Docking (2019)
4 minutes
Trevor reflects on his fear of dating.
Jesse Jams (2020)
16 minutes
A young Indigenous trans musician and his rock band bring mumble punk to the Interstellar Rodeo. A rock ‘n’ roll survival story of a different stripe.
Trevor Anderson Talks to Matthew Rankin
61 minutes
Trevor is joined by fellow filmmaker and long-time friend, Matthew Rankin, who moderates an electric conversation about Anderson's filmmaking process and career (thus far).
Two Snakes Coming Together Like So (2020)
14 minutes
An experimental behind-the-scenes doc, shot in red/cyan 3D, about the making of Trevor Anderson's penis thriller Docking. If you have a pair of red/cyan 3D glasses, pop 'em on!
Directed and Shot by Fish Griwkowsky