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Ail filmmakers know the key o creating an onâ€"screen success is audience appeal. If the peanut gallery doesâ€" n‘t like the product, there‘s a good chance the rest of the world won‘t either. And that‘s the conclusion the creators behind the new independent film in Camera kept in the back of their minds while ‘filming the jaithouse murder mystery which is set to premiere Nov. 9 at the Princess Cinema in Waterloo. "We‘ve learned it‘s not about how we see the film, it‘s about how the audience sees the film," explained producer Anthony Del Col. "Keeping in touch with what the audience is thinking is the biggest thing in terms of filmmaking." Y //aVenr, ‘In Camera‘ is Del Col‘s secâ€" ond serious venture as a proâ€" ducer. He first made his mark on the industry earlier this year while attending Wilfrid Laurier University. ‘In Camera‘: Local filmmakers set to debut jailhouse murder mystery At that time Del Col and felâ€" low film enthusiasts James Muir and Chris Baker brought to life The Nature of Reality, a picture based on the trials and tribulations â€" students face while attending university. But after examining Muir‘s concept and storyline for the upcoming featwe, the team felt it was time to advance to 234 King St. S., Waterloo The film was actually feaâ€" tured as part of the Montreal Film Festival. (corner of King St. & Union St ) â€" / 4# A www.goligerstravel.com Officer Kevin Farraday, played by Mike Forier, rushed to the aid of an injured officer Mark Mann, played by Steve Pigozzo, in the prison murder mystery in Camera By Anorea Bamey Chronicle Staff 741â€"0770 "The Nature of Reality was more oneâ€"dimensional," Del Col explained. "In Camera gives the actors involved roles they can really sink their teeth "In Camera‘ director James Muir is pictured setting up a scene for the soonâ€"toâ€"beâ€"released independent film, much of which was shot in Waterloo. the next level of production, _ provided his team with better _ the film will make its mark and â€" chalk â€" their â€" previous _ equipment and more efficient _ number of upcoming film endeavor up to a good experiâ€" _ means than they were used to _ tivals, including the next y ence. as students. Sundance Film Festival in into. "At first it may seem like the stereotypical jail movie. But as it goes on, there are more layâ€" ers and dimensions to it." Del Col said the film‘s budâ€" get of $250,000, which was funded through a job grant from _ Human _ Resources Development Canada, has OF THE YEAR! â€"â€" BIGGEST SALE "See in siore lor complate detoi. ‘Tdemark of AR MLFS international Imding 1Â¥ \sed under Seanse by loyolty Mamagement Group Conade inc on The fick Worehouse Corperstion volume buying and special purchases incredible savings throughout the store ARTS FOCUS The _ relationship _ with HRDC also opened to door to Correctional Services Canada, who in turn allowed the crew to spend two days filming scenes at Kingston‘s Collins Bay penitentiary, a fullyâ€"funcâ€" tional mediumâ€"security prison. "The wing of the prison that we filmed in has been closed down for the past two years," Del Col said. "They have never let a film crew in there before, and I don‘t know if they would again; so we were really lucky." Names such as Waterloo MP Andrew Telegdi, NDP repâ€" resentative and Wilfrid Laurier University professor Richard Walsh Bowers. The Nature of Reality star Mike Forier, and a number of other accredited actors from the Kitchener, Waterloo and Toronto areas have a presence in the film. And with such an ensemâ€" ble cast, Del Col is confident Del Col said the trip to Kingston provides even more authenticity to the alreadyâ€" serious drama. "Having just done a stuâ€" dent film, people may expect to see a movie with our friends in it," Del Col said. "But that‘s not the case." CHRONCH the film will make its mark at a number of upcoming film fesâ€" tivals, including the next year‘s Sundance Film Festival in the U.S., the event said to be responsible for propelling The Blair Witch Project to stardom in 1999. "They (Sundance) don‘t accept many Canadian films," Del Col explained, "but 1 think we‘ve got a good product here. "It‘s a few steps up from a student film and 1 believe it will make it on both the local and international scenes. "And it‘s a great story that‘s told in an intriguing way that will make the audience stop and think" His only immediate plans include seeking a place at the Canadian _ Film _ Centre, Canada‘s top film training institute, with friend and director Muir for the 2001 proâ€" ducing and directing workâ€" shops But rest assured, Del Col plans to dive into another pro ject, locallyâ€"made of course, in the near future. As far as his next film venâ€" ture, after jumping from one project into another, Del Col said he needs some time to come down. "Waterloo has been very good to us," he said. "I‘d rather be a big fish in a smali pond rather than a small fish in a big pond like Toronto any day." 20% comeHome,, _ * "~Bhick 50% OFF uP MIFC BE ANO M&TTAEGSES © TRBONICS $ HOME CESICE CN SA A The Elmira Theatre Company will present How the Other Half Loves at the the Carriage Hall in Elmira as part of its Dinner Theatre 2000 throughout the month of November. Written by Alan Ayckbourn and directed by Dan Kelley, the show starts strangely with two couples starting their mornings with their usual routines. The men preparing for another day at the office while their wives, one a stayâ€"atâ€"home trophy wife, the other a fullâ€"time mom, help them. Both couples are on stage together oblivious to one another because of their homes, in fact, overlap on the stage. â€" Performance dates include Nov. 3â€"5, 9â€"12, and 16â€" 18. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with dinner at 5 p.m. and the show to follow. Single ticket prices are $35 each. Confirmed guests for the evening include Magic by Zachary, a magician from Waterloo; Elizabeth Kao, an oboist from Fergus; and Briana and Alysha, jazz dancers from the Kâ€"W area. Trillium Retirement Apartments at Waterloo Heights will be holding a Variety Night Oct. 19. The event is open to all members of the communiâ€" ty, families and tenants. The evening will be rounded with 50/50 draw as well as lunch and refreshments. Waterloo Heights is located at 170 Erb St. W. in Waterloo. Those interested in attending can RSVP to Heather at 886â€"3410 by Oct. 17. Admission will be $2 with all proceeds going to the United Way. The exhibition Times of Uncertainty by Doug Kirton: Paintings from 1983 to 1999 will be on display at the University of Waterloo East Campus Hall Art Gallery Oct. 25 to Nov. 25. The exhibition is comprised of 19 works on panel and canvas produced by the artist over the last decade and a half. The paintings reveal the evolution of the artist‘s style, thematic concerns and process during a particâ€" ularly prolific period of development Kirton teaches sessionally at both Georgian College in Barrie and the University of Waterloo He has exhibited extensively across Canada and is included in the permanent collections of most prominent Canadian cultural institutions. _ The opening reception for the exhibition will take place Nov. 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Elmira Theatre Company prepares for Dinner Theatre 2000 Waterloo Heights to host Variety Night UW displays Kirton‘s ‘Times of Uncertainty‘ Kitchener 4283 King St. E 653â€"1099 MRMRTALLE . CSR Brick Card D tisis www hen cabeabreirnc.com uons acrine woor Tw ies reward miles AIR MILES Heeping G0O» a veruaty lz