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officially completed its festival run last November in Vancouver! Thank you to for screening our film alongside a stellar lineup of shorts from across Canada. A special thank you to for supporting our trip out west to attend the screening and festival events, and to the cast and crew for all the hard work and dedication.

In addition to VAFF, Deadpan also screened at and in New Brunswick in 2024. Stay tuned for more updates on the film!

The Last Guide is in the running for People's Choice Award at the Paddling Film Festival ! If you have 30 seconds to spare, we could use your vote! And you'll have a chance to win an amazing paddle set (for those of you that kayak)

https://paddlingfilmfestival.com/en-ca/pages/peoples-choice-award

All you have to do is follow the link above, select The Last Guide, scroll down, enter your email - click submit!

Thanks for your support!

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https://www.cbc.ca/documentaries/short-docs/he-was-like-a-character-from-an-old-adventure-novel-the-story-of-algonquin-park-s-last-fishing-guide-1.6402576

'He was like a character from an old adventure novel': The story of Algonquin Park's last fishing guide | CBC Documentaries The Last Guide’ is a portrait of a man who dedicated his life to the outdoors

Ian Aisling, the composer of The Last Guide score has been featured in Hamilton Musician!

New CBC Documentary Film 'The Last Guide' scored by Hamilton's Ian Aisling | Hamilton Musician Media - Greater Hamilton Musician Frank Kuiack in The Last Guide Hamilton composer Ian Aisling’s musical score is well-matched to the timeless and beautiful natural setting. The score captures the sensitive mood with subtle use of strings and muted piano textures. The gentle tones do not disturb the poignant, slow undercurrent of ...

Frank Kuiack, The Last Guide — The CBC has released a new documentary about the life of Frank Kuiack (1936-2021). A legendary Algonquin Park fishing guide and The Friends of Algonquin Park's 2021 Directors Award Recipient, Frank spent a lifetime sharing his knowledge of Algonquin Park and its fishery with people from around the world. For more about the life of Frank Kuiack see https://gem.cbc.ca/media/the-last-guide/s01e01 (updated link) and https://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/foap/board_of_directors/2021-directors-award_frank-kuiack.php and https://youtu.be/3pk0AclMcKc

Frank Kuiack image by Wayne Simpson Photography.

We're so excited to announce that our latest documentary, The Last Guide is now streaming on CBC GEM! Step inside a slice of Canadian history with the legendary Frank Kuiack, the last fishing guide of Algonquin Park!
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Meet Frank Kuiack, the last traditional fishing guide in Algonquin Park. Kuiack carries a lifetime of stories and wisdom about the Algonquin. His magnetic personality, skills on the water and knowledge of the park’s intricate lakes and trails has inspired two novels.

When Kuiack was eight-years-old, a group of American anglers offered him $5 to show them where to catch fish — and he’s been making his living as a fishing guide ever since.

At 84-years-old and recently diagnosed with bone cancer, Frank’s health has taken a turn for the worse. While he’s attempted to train guides over the years and pass on his knowledge, the physically demanding nature of the job has turned away most potential apprentices.

Kuiack’s niece, Sharleen, has shown a unique ability to go toe-to-toe with Frank on the water but, despite her ability and love for her uncle, she remains unsure how to carry on his legacy or whether she desires to be the next “Last Guide.”

For 76 years, this man made a living as a fishing guide in an iconic Canadian park | CBC Documentaries 84-year-old Frank Kuiack is Algonquin Park’s very last fishing guide.

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BFI Future Film Festival Are you a filmmaker aged 16 to 25? Would you like one of your short films to be considered for inclusion in the 15th BFI Future Film Festival, in February 20...

Heartbreaker will be making its final festival stop at Blackbird Film Festival in Cortland, NY, from June 17-20. The festival will be hosting drive-in screenings and live music events at the Greek Peak Mountain Resort followed by a virtual screening of their program (June 21-30). Check out their website for more details:

Heartbreaker A young mother struggles to cope with losing custody of her baby girl.

Check out this Q&A with director Aidan Cheeatow in The New Current from a few months back when Heartbreaker screened at BFI Future Film Festival, it's a great read!

14th BFI Future Film Festival: Aidan Cheeatow A young mother resorts to extreme measures as child protection services increase restrictions on her visitation time with her baby girl.