Wood engraver, book artist, master printer, and time traveler—George A. Walker has created a distinct world of books, imagery, and ideas. His latest inspiration is the silent screen star Mary Pickford, whose life he explores in his final wordless biography. Woodwriter follows a blank block of maple on its journey to becoming a sculptural hand-made book, and includes visits with Canadian icons such as Leonard Cohen and Conrad Black along the way. A delightful film about art and its makers, peppered with Canadian culture, shows how past and present never stop talking to each other — even if it’s without words.
Also presented:
41st International Festival of Films on Art, Canada (2023)
Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival, United States (2023)
Chania Film Festival, Greece (2022)
International Documentary & Short Film Festival of Kerala, India (2022)
On Art Poland Film Festival, Poland (2022)
41st International Festival of Films on Art, Canada (2023)
Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival, United States (2023)
Chania Film Festival, Greece (2022)
International Documentary & Short Film Festival of Kerala, India (2022)
On Art Poland Film Festival, Poland (2022)
| Director | Jeff Winch |
| Director of Photography | John Marsonet |
| Production | Jeff Winch |
| Executive Production | Al Maciulis |
| Editing | Jeff Winch, Mike Munn |
| Camera | Jonathan Chung |
| Concept | Taylor Gamble, Andrew Nguyen |
| Graphic Creation | Theo Nunn |
| Music | Nicholas Stirling |
| Animation | Katrina Kalev |
Image tirée du film Woodwriter: The Wordless Art of George A. Walker // Image from the film Woodwriter: The Wordless Art of George A. Walker
Image tirée du film Woodwriter: The Wordless Art of George A. Walker // Image from the film Woodwriter: The Wordless Art of George A. Walker
Production
Jeff Winch
Jeff Winch is an independent artist who produces films, videos, photography, and installations. He graduated with distinction from the Ontario College of Art and Design, winning several awards, among them the university’s highest honor, the OCAD Medal for Integrated Media. He has exhibited internationally at festivals and galleries, and his films and videos have been televised in Europe and North America.
Biographical notes provided by the film production team
Biographical notes provided by the film production team
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