{"id":1614763,"date":"2023-09-04T23:56:32","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T03:56:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/?p=1614763"},"modified":"2023-09-04T23:56:32","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T03:56:32","slug":"michelle-levy-spotlights-the-cfc-gala-take-35","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/michelle-levy-spotlights-the-cfc-gala-take-35\/","title":{"rendered":"Michelle Levy Spotlights: A Look Back at The CFC Gala: Take 35"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) celebrated 35 years with The CFC Gala: Take 35<\/a> presented by Netflix on May 11th. It was a gathering of luminaries and up and coming Canadian talent at Toronto\u2019s Rebel nightclub. The CFC Gala\u2019s theme was the \u201980s to honour the decade the CFC was \u2018born\u2019\u2014from its fashion to its d\u00e9cor and its music.<\/p>\n

The event<\/a> raised more than $650,000 towards full entrance scholarships for incoming residents to the CFC and towards its suite of programs across film, TV, acting, music and digital \u2013 immersive media.<\/p>\n

Attendees at The CFC Gala enjoyed a variety of activities throughout the evening, starting with a cocktail reception hosted by Shaftesbury and AMC, which kicked off with a surprise performance battle between dance troupe Mayhem\u2019s Finest and The Collective, a group of local Toronto musicians, featuring vocals by Cleopatra Williams and Chris Rouse.<\/p>\n

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Alan Shane Lewis, Aba Amuquandoh and Andrew Phung<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Guests were entertained by host, Alan Shane Lewis and were treated to performances from Slaight Music artist Theo Tams, Juno-nominated roots contemporary artist Shakura S\u2019Aida, and Gordon Deppe and Sandy Horne of the iconic Canadian new-wave band Spoons. Founder, Norman Jewison, who opened the CFC back in 1988 sent in a special message for gala guests.<\/p>\n

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Shakura S\u2019Aida and CFC Executive Director, Maxine Bailey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The event included onsite activities, including a 360 photo booth and a digital auction filled with exciting packages and experiences. Guest\u2019s continued the evening at Rebel\u2019s Club Noir for CFC\u2019s first-ever after party, CFC After Dark, presented by Eggplant Music & Sound, for an 80s dance party. At CFC After Dark, guests enjoyed a live hip hop performance by The Eggplant Collective, followed by a video dance party with DJ Jade Elektra.<\/p>\n

Enjoy Photos from The CFC Gala Red Carpet and More:<\/h2>\n
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Humberly Gonzalez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Kat Khan and Araya Mengesha<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Owen McCorquodale and Magda Grace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Miku Martineau<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Wendy Crewson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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CFC Board Chair, Christina Jennings, The Honourable Neil Lumsden, Ontario\u2019s Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, CFC Executive Director, Maxine Bailey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Photo Credits:\u00a0George Pimentel Photography<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/section>\n
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The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) celebrated 35 years with The CFC Gala: Take 35 presented by Netflix on May 11th. It was a gathering of luminaries and up and coming…<\/div>\n
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