Every three years, talented musicians from across the country come together for one intense competition. The prize? Getting their hands on the world’s most historically significant violins and cellos valued at over US $27 million. The Instrument Bank follows the country’s most gifted violinists and cellists over the course of the 2009 audition process for this ultimate prize. Throughout the journey, past winners will demonstrate the awe-inspiring experience of using these exquisite instruments. The film culminates at Toronto’s prestigious Glenn Gould Recording Studios.

After a successful theatre career in England, John Neville single handedly revitalized the arts scene in the country he came to call his home: Canada. Featuring Interviews with Dame Judi Drench, Ralph Fiennes, Brent Carver and director Richard Eyre.
One Hour (Television)
16:9 and 4:3 NTSC available, Stereo

This film tells the life story of astounding 86-year-old jazz singer, guitarist, storyteller and personality Jackie Washington, who has a musical repertoire of nearly 1300 songs and whose legendary lifetime spans close to a century of musical and black history. The Film includes rare archives, numerous live performances, emotional interviews and a touring road trip across Canada.
Feature length version, 90 min
16:9 and 4:3 NTSC available, Stereo

Celebrated abstract painter Guido Molinari pushed on to the very end with his life, his art and his memories.
One Hour (Television)
16:9 and 4:3 NTSC available, Stereo

The Making of the Ice Hotel is an exciting one-hour film that takes the viewer through the various stages of the building and management of Québec’s famed Ice Hotel.
One Hour (Television)
16:9 and 4:3 NTSC available, Stereo
Distributed by The National Film Board of Canada

An intensely personal biographical documentary about Canada’s greatest poet, Irving Layton, who was one of the most remarkable personalities on the Canadian literary scene.
One Hour (Television)
16:9 and 4:3 NTSC available, Stereo