We're happy to announce that our project, A ROYAL DAY has been selected for the No Borders International Co-Production Market, part of Independent Film Week in NYC! Check out the full press release here.

Clement Virgo Diamond Jubilee Medal Recipient

The Historica-Dominion Institute recognized the accomplishments of thirty-eight remarkable Canadians who received Diamond Jubilee Medals for their outstanding contributions in their fields. Clement Virgo was among the recipients of this honour, who were nominated by the Institute for their work in sharing Canadian stories and experiences. The Diamond Jubilee Medal marks the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's ascent to the throne. This year, 60,000 Diamond Jubilee Medals are being awarded by the Governor General's office to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to their fields.

In Focus: Damon D'Oliveira

Astral Harold Greenberg's IN FOCUS Series features some of Canada's top filmmakers. If you want to know Damon's secret to success you'll have to watch to find out.

The Edmonton Journal

"The Book of Negroes" Author Lawrence Hill was interviewed in the Edmonton Journal. Read the article here

"Maidenhead" - Tamara Faith Berger's new novel

Clement Virgo's wife, Tamara Faith Berger (she wrote the novel that Lie With Me was based on, and co-wrote the screenplay with Clement), is receiving tons of praise for her newest book, Maidenhead. It's sexy, provocative, intelligent, and apparently it's been selling like mad so make sure to pick up your copy soon! Read a great interview with her in the National Post here, and a review of Maidenhead in the Globe and Mail here.

Clement Virgo on CBC's "Connect with Mark Kelley"

Clement Virgo and various Black Canadians discuss their experiences with racial profiling in Canada and the Trayvon Martin story on CBC's "Connect with Mark Kelley"

Full story begins approx. 21:19min
Interviews with Black Canadians approx. 28 min

http://www.cbc.ca/video/#/News/TV_Shows/Connect_with_Mark_Kelley/1305591601/ID=2217733573

Book of Negroes teaser

The Book of Negroes' publisher, Harper Collins Canada, created a beautiful and haunting video for the Illustrated Edition of the novel.

Looking for some "Angels"

Conquering Lion's pitch to the National Angel Capital Organization is featured in Tech Vibes:

http://www.techvibes.com/blog/award-winning-producers-and-a-video-blogger-look-for-funding-2012-02-29

(Please note that not all the info in this article is accurate - we're still based in Toronto!)

Clement Virgo attends the TCA Awards

New photo! Filmmaker Clement Virgo attends the Toronto Film Critics Association Awards:

http://www.torontolife.com/daily/hype/print-edition/2012/02/29/camera-film-critics-bash/attachment/mar12camera3/

Celebrating Black History Month

TD, CFC and Clement Virgo Present:
An Evening with Pam Grier

When: Thursday, February 2, 2012
Time: 7PM (Doors Open at 6:30PM)
Where: Cineplex Odeon Varsity and VIP Cinemas
55 Bloor St. W., Toronto

Info: http://www.cfccreates.com/about_us/events/black_history_month.php

Tickets: http://www.ticketweb.ca/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=4220645

Clement Virgo Not Interested In Making "This-Is-Good-For-You Cinema"

Shadow and Act news on Clement Virgo In Adapting "Book Of Negroes" + Revamped Western Also In Development

http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/clement-virgo-not-interested-in-making-this-is-good-for-you-cinema-in-adapting-book-of-negroes-revamped-western-also-in-development#

The Strand Online

Clement Virgo sits down with The Strand's film editor Alex Griffith to talk about what's next on the roster for Conquering Lion Pitcures.

http://www.thestrand.ca/film-music/canadian-filmmaker-clement-virgo-on-what-s-next-1.2713351#.TtAc0WMk6dA

T.O.'s top 25 Films

"Lie With Me" listed as one of Toronto's top 25 films of all time.

View the article here:

http://www.postcity.com/Post-City-Magazines/September-2011/TOs-Top-25-movies-of-all-time/

Conquering Lion TV producer trainee

Six aspiring producers are to learn how to be wise in the ways of Canadian film and TV, thanks to the latest mentoring effort by the Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA).

The Telefilm producer trainee program will see Tasha Waldron train at Conquering Lion Pictures.


View Playback Article Here:
http://playbackonline.ca/2011/10/04/cmpa-unveils-six-more-film-and-tv-producer-trainees/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=cmpa-unveils-six-more-film-and-tv-producer-trainees

Clement Virgo in SWAY Magazine

Clement Virgo talks about his adoration for filmmaking in SWAY Magazine.

Read the article here:
http://swaymag.ca/2011/09/clement-virgo%E2%80%99s-adoration-for-filmmaking-is-still-goingstrong/

Astral Harold Greenberg Fund Supports 29 Script Development Projects.

Astral's Harold Greenberg Fund is pleased to announce its latest round of funding for 29 new and ongoing projects through its Script Development Program. Chosen from 135 applications, "The Book of Negroes" has been selected for the Polish and Packaging phase.

http://www.astral.com/en/press-room/news/2011/astrals-harold-greenberg-fund-supports-29-script-development-projects

A Dutchman Plans to Burn The Book of Negroes

Check out this great article author Lawrence Hill wrote of a Dutchman's impending plans to burn the Book of Negroes.

http://www.toronto.com/article/689819--dear-sir-lawrence-hill-i-plan-to-burn-your-book

Conquering Lion Announces Plans to Remake "The Harder They Come"

Conquering Lion Pictures is excited to announce plans for a film based upon 1972's Jamaican classic, "The Harder They Come," which starred reggae legend Jimmy Cliff as an aspiring musician lured into crime. Conquering Lion will be working with U.K. production company Xingu Films and Jamaican producer Justine Henzell for this ambitious project.

"Next year is the 50th anniversary of Jamaica and the 40th anniversary of the original film, so the timing is perfect," said D'Oliveira. " 'The Harder They Come' was the first film to bring the real Jamaica to the world, and that spirit informs this new version."

Read more about this in Variety here:

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118035247?refCatId=13

Check out Clement Virgo featured in The Star highlighting his favourite place in Toronto.

Clement Virgo, director: “Every day I take the subway to work and I come up from the east-west platform on the Danforth line and there’s always this beautiful music echoing as you come up the stairs onto the northbound platform for the Yonge line. It’s always some interesting music: a guitarist, a Chinese violinist, a guy playing that West African instrument with his thumb, someone playing blues. . . . It kind of represents the cultural diversity...

Read Clement Virgo's Article in Macleans Magazine: Where we need ‘The Book of Negroes’

You can read the entire article here: http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/03/01/where-we-need-the-book-of-negroes/