{"product_id":"a-masterclass-with-patrick-wang-composing-a-world","title":"A Masterclass with Patrick Wang: Composing a World","description":"\u003cp\u003eIs it possible in 2026 to invent a whole new visual film language? Can this be done by asking simple questions that invigorate the emotional core of a scene? This class will cover how old principles and early film techniques can still inspire new ways of seeing for our time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate\u003c\/b\u003e: Saturday, October 24\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTime\u003c\/b\u003e: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation\u003c\/b\u003e: The Black Lodge, Winnipeg Film Group\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 Arthur Street (Artspace Building), 3rd Floor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCost\u003c\/b\u003e: $20 Members | $25 Non-Member\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeats\u003c\/b\u003e: Limited to 25 registrants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA. Rimbaud\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e screening at DBC\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the Masterclass, there will be a 7:15pm screening of Wang's latest film \u003ci\u003eA. Rimbaud \u003c\/i\u003eat the Dave Barber Cinematheque followed by a Q\u0026amp;A with the director (tickets available through the DBC box office).\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPatrick Wang was born in Texas, the son of Taiwanese immigrants. He graduated from MIT with a degree in economics and music and theater arts. He has studied game theory, health policy, and income inequality at the Federal Reserve, the Harvard School for Public Health, and other organizations. He is author of the books \u003ci\u003eThe Monologue Plays\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePost Script\u003c\/i\u003e, an interactive book about the making of \u003ci\u003eThe Grief of Others\u003c\/i\u003e.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHis first film \u003ci\u003eIn the Family\u003c\/i\u003e was hailed “an indie masterpiece” by Roger Ebert. His second film, \u003ci\u003eThe Grief of Others\u003c\/i\u003e, premiered to critical acclaim at SXSW and Cannes. \u003ci\u003eA Bread Factory\u003c\/i\u003e, was called \"a major new work by a singular American artist,\" by \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWang's latest film \u003ci\u003eA. Rimbaud\u003c\/i\u003e was described as \"poetic, audacious and singular...an extraordinary achievement.” by \u003ci\u003eSight and Sound\u003c\/i\u003e. Notably,  production took place here in Winnipeg in the fall of 2024, co-produced by Thin Stuff Productions with a crew of local talent with support from MFM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade in Manitoba\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinnipeg has long held a legendary reputation for fiercely independent, artist-driven cinema. Patrick Wang embodies that exact same spirit. \u003ci\u003eA. RIMBAUD\u003c\/i\u003e wasn't just another Hollywood service shoot passing through town to use our tax credits—it was a true creative partnership co-produced by Winnipeg’s own \u003cb\u003eThin Stuff Productions\u003c\/b\u003e (Fritzi Adelman and dynamic-duo Even + Galen Johnson; key creatives known for their iconic work with Guy Maddin).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported by \u003cb\u003eManitoba Film \u0026amp; Music (MFM)\u003c\/b\u003e this 3-hour feature was brought to life on local soundstages by a stacked team of Prairie technicians, craftspeople, and local musicians. 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