Synopsis

As a member of Canada’s Painters Eleven, the late Jock MacDonald painted in both worlds: figurative and abstract.Playtimepays homage to his dedication, spirit and wonderful subject matter – both real and imaginary. In Cinemascope.

Steven Woloshen

Steven Woloshen has been passionately creating handmade abstract films and time-based installations for more than 30 years. Lecturer, juror, technician, animator, craftsman and recently author of Recipes for Reconstruction, the filmmaker’s manual for decay, renewal and other handmade, analogue film techniques. His rich filmography includes Didre Novo (1980), Get Happy (1999), Ditty Dot Comma (2000), The Babble On Palms (2002), Cameras Take Five (2003), The Curse of the Voodoo Child (2005), The Homestead Act (2009).