Splice screening with Magali Simard

The Cinema Studies Institute celebrates its 50th anniversary with a screening series of films picked by notable CSI alumni. Screenings will be followed by a discussion between the alumni and a CSI faculty member.

All are welcome. Seats are first come, first serve. Doors open at 6:30pm.

Splice is a 2009 science fiction horror film directed by Vincenzo Natali and starring Adrien Brody, Sarah Polley, and Delphine Chanéac. The story concerns experiments in genetic engineering being done by a young scientific couple, who attempt to introduce human DNA into their work of splicing animal genes resulting in the creation of a human–animal hybrid.

Magali Simard is the Director of Industry Relations at Cinespace Studios, Toronto's largest production facilty. She is the former Film Sector Development Program Manager for the City of Toronto where she led economic and creative development activities to amplify the international competitiveness of the City’s $2.5B Screen sector. Prior to joining the City, Magali was a lead curator and the senior manager of theatrical programming at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Magali graduated as a Cinema Studies Specialist in 2006.

Moderator, Carrie Reese completed a PhD at the Cinema Studies Institute and most recently, taught CIN210H1F - Horror Film.

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