Continuing its support for Canada’s film community, Zip.ca has announced its inaugural sponsorship of the 2005 Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF). Taking place in Calgary, Alberta from September 23 to October 2, 2005, the sixth annual CIFF will showcase approximately 170 feature films and 60 shorts from across Canada and around the world.

“We’re extremely excited for the opportunity to support Calgary’s film community and reaffirm our commitment to the development and showcase of Canadian cinema,” said Rick Anderson, President & CEO, Zip.ca. “Teaming up with the Calgary International Film Festival to bring world class Canadian and international films to Calgary audiences this Fall, and enjoying ten days of quality cinema is something we’re all looking forward to.”  

Zip.ca’s website (www.zip.ca) will feature a list of all films that have screened previously at the CIFF that are currently available on DVD in Canada.

“Partnering with Zip.ca to bring some of Calgary’s best films to a national audience is something we’ve been looking forward to for a long time,” said David Marrelli, Festival Director. “By giving Canadians from coast-to-coast access to six years of Calgary International Film Festival films, Zip.ca is instrumental in showcasing our local film industry to a truly expansive audience.”   

Along with their Calgary International Film Festival sponsorship, Zip.ca is also demonstrating their support for Canada’s film community with a number of other sponsorships this Fall including: The Toronto International Film Festival (September 8 – 17), The Atlantic Film Festival (September 15 – 24), Sudbury Cinéfest International Film Festival (September 17 – 25) and The Vancouver International Film Festival (September 29 – October 14). Films screened at all festivals will be listed on special landing pages on the Zip.ca website, and are available for rental or purchase by Zip.ca members.

About Zip.ca: Zip.ca is Canada’s leading online video service, offering the largest selection, best service and best value in DVD rentals. Zip.ca offers Canada’s most extensive DVD library (over 37,000 titles and growing) and best prices for DVD rentals. Zip.ca provides members with 24/7 online convenience for creating and managing their own personal ZipLists of must-see DVDs, and daily delivers thousands of DVDs right to members’ doors across Canada. For a low monthly membership fee, Zip.ca provides unlimited DVD rentals, with no deadlines, no late fees, and free two-way shipping.  DVDs can also be purchased at a discounted member price. Since opening its virtual doors to Canadian movie lovers on February 11, 2004, Zip.ca has shipped over 2 million rental DVDs to members. Based in Ottawa, Zip.ca is a member of the Momentous.ca family of online enterprises, providing customers with high-quality high-value online services.

About The Calgary International Film Festival: The Sixth Annual Calgary International Film Festival is a 10-day event running from the 23rd of September to the 2nd of October. The festival showcases approximately 170 feature films and 60 shorts from across Canada and around the world. Back by popular demand are Contemporary World Cinema, Canadian Film Works, American Independent, Youth Film Series, Reality Reels, Late Shows, and Films For Families. Working with the local and international film production community the Calgary International Film Festival will also continue its program of seminars and workshops, and their exciting and expanded lineup of galas and other post-screening parties.

For more information on Zip.ca, please visit www.zip.ca

Zip.ca Media Contact:
Shelagh O’Connor
(613) 768-5144, shelagh@zip.ca

Or

Susannah Kilroy
(416) 515-7517 (ext. 249), susannah@zip.ca