Establishing Shots: An Oral History of the Winnipeg Film Group by Kevin Nikkel (review).

The article focuses on "Establishing Shots: An Oral History of the Winnipeg Film Group," a comprehensive collection of interviews that explores the history and impact of the Winnipeg Film Group (WFG) within Canada's artist-run culture. Edited by Kevin Nikkel, the book features thirty-two unpublished interviews with notable figures in the Canadian film community, including filmmakers and performance artists, and is divided into four sections reflecting different eras of WFG's production. It highlights the unique characteristics of the "Winnipeg School" of filmmaking, the challenges faced by filmmakers like Winston Washington Moxam, and the internal dynamics of the WFG, while also acknowledging the absence of key figures such as former Executive Director Cecilia Araneda. This work serves as a valuable resource for understanding regional filmmaking traditions and the complexities of artist-run organizations in Canada. [Extracted from the article]