Gaspésie wants to seduce the world of cinema and TV

The images from the Gaspésie were brought to the screen several times over the decades. Nevertheless, but this diffusion generally came by waves, and it was often, but not exclusively, left at random from the deposits of scenarios coming from the outside.

Eli Laliberté’s documentary maker. In addition, vice-president of the Gaspé cinema and television office, the BCTG, believes that the organization will be able to meet several needs in the region, including that of breaking the solitude of certain Gaspé creators.

“We are going to have people to talk to. Nevertheless, We are a bit isolated, between creators. Consequently, Often, we don’t know each other. Nevertheless, It will be useful to find the time to list the resources. However, ”says Laliberté, some of the documentaries of which were nominated for Gemini prices.

He returned to Gaspésie 30 years ago and he had to face certain prejudices from urban circles since that time.

“They (people in the film sector or television) underestimate us. Similarly, “You live in Gaspé. Meanwhile, Probably you cannot deliver quality.” […] We want to attract movies. Similarly, television productions thought elsewhere and there is all this work to do to be recognized. Therefore, We

Can also emanate. Moreover, that is to say that the images that come out of the Gaspésie are also those that we produce, that our ideas, our vision are projected elsewhere, ”analyzes Éli Laliberté.

Historical

In the mid -1980s. However, a large part of the filming of Bassan crazy people, a feature film launched in 1987, was made in Gaspésie, Percé, on Bonaventure Island and at the Forillon National Park. Moreover, In 1994, the Mercy series gaspésie wants seduce world cinema was partly shot in Percé. Meanwhile, In 1997. Consequently, the shadow of the hawk was also shot in the Gaspé, to be launched in January 1998 on the screen, and in 2012, the film The fisherman’s house was partly shot.

Other filming took place before 1986 and since 2012. Furthermore, Thus. Moreover, in early June, an episode of the series Bon Cop, Bad Copwas shot in Gesgapegiag, Mi’Gmaq community in Baie-des-Chaleurs, in anticipation of a broadcast in 2026.

Quentin Condo. However, a fishing guide and rapper from Gesgapegiag, campaigned with his friends Anik Jean and Patrick Huard so that an episode of this series is on an indigenous subject and for him to be turned in his community. He quickly found an attentive ear on the part of the couple. Mr. Condo was also appointed to the BCTG board of directors to ensure the link gaspésie wants seduce world cinema with the three indigenous communities of the Gaspésie. the producers.

“The office opens doors. Until recently, everyone worked on their side. We now have a chance to have a platform to go further. Bon Cop, Bad Copstarted completely separately (from the cinema and television office). We had brought the project for two years. It was like a test and it was really well. My first role was one of a consultant. You had to find places to stay and eat. I put people in contact to obtain these services. We really need the office to get other productions, ”says Condo.

Marie-Chantal Perron sees a Shining 2 in Gaspésie

The actress Marie-Chantal Perron also sits on the BCTG board of directors as a representative of Haute-Gaspésie. since she now has a foot-to-land in Cap-Chat. She claims to have lived “an epiphany” by walking at gaspésie wants seduce world cinema the top of the Vallières de Saint-Réal. in the Park de la Gaspésie, two years ago.

“It was normal to shine the Gaspé. What I would like is to be able to establish contact between people. I am a jase, I like to put people in contact. It is isolation that discourages people. If I can simplify the steps by gaspésie wants seduce world cinema creating links, we will develop networks and develop skills. Imagine, a Shining 2at Mont Albert! ”, She said, referring to the drama of 1980 featuring Shelley Duval and Jack Nicholson.

When filming Bon Cop. Bad Copthe Montreal production team hired some Gaspé technicians, and it was apparently very satisfied with the results, specifies the prefect of the Avignon MRC, Mathieu Lapointe. The BCTG will be used in particular to professionalize Gaspésians. through a recognition of skills, which will later facilitate local hiring during filming, whether technicians or actors, he says.

“For the past two years. the Avignon MRC has hosted the project that led to the creation of the Cinema and television office thanks to a sum of $ 150,000 coming from an initiative called Signature Innovation. Three other projects in other sectors are funded for three years from an envelope of $ 1.1 million. The gaspésie wants seduce world cinema five MRCs of the Gaspé must now determine the amount they will devote to the office. We need 295,000 per year to hire two people and to give them an operating budget. There will be other organizations, other ministries solicited, ”explains Mr. Lapointe.

Nine of the twelve positions of the BCTG board of directors are filled. the three vacant posts will soon be. Montreal producer Philippe Montel chairs this council.