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Dave Barber fondly remembered as fosterer of filmmakers, champion of local and Canadian cinema

Winnipeg Free Press Cinematheque programmer fondly remembered as fosterer of filmmakers, champion of local and Canadian cinema Obituary: Dave Barber By: Randall King | Posted: 7:00 PM CDT Tuesday, Jul. 27, 2021 Save to Read Later Belying his gentle demeanour and a scruffy, unmade-bed personal style, Dave Barber was nothing less than a knight in shining armour to Manitoba and Canada film talent. His death Monday night at the age of 67 from complications of an ulcer at the St. Boniface Hospital sent a shockwave through the Canadian film community. Belying his gentle demeanour and a scruffy, unmade-bed personal style, Dave Barber was nothing less than a knight in shining armour to Manitoba and Canada film talent. His death Monday night at the age of 67 from complications of an ulcer at the St. Boniface Hospital sent a shockwave through the Canadian film community.

Manitoba film community mourns death of Dave Barber

  WINNIPEG The Manitoba film community is mourning the death of Dave Barber, a crucial figure in the development of independent cinema in Winnipeg and an ally to generations of Winnipeg filmmakers. Barber was part of the Winnipeg film group Cinematheque for almost four decades. Cinemateque’s Interim Executive Director David Knipe confirmed Barber passed away Monday night peacefully and surrounded by family. Along with his work in Winnipeg s film community, Barber played a large role in the Gimli Film Festival. He worked as a senior film programmer for the festival for six years. He received multiple awards for his efforts including the Winnipeg Arts Council s first ever Making a Difference award in 2007. The award highlights art professionals who contribute to the growth and development of the arts in Winnipeg.

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