July 18 (7:30pm-9pm) Trans Alta Arts Barn 10330 84^th Ave

Join us earlier in the day at the Arts Barn for the Make It’s “Not your Granny’s Craft Show” (10am-5pm) Shop from 30 of Edmonton’s hottest indie artists and designers and get in the mood for Handmade Nation!

Handmade Nation has been reviewed in the New York Times, LA Times, Nylon Magazine and screened around the world for countless audiences! Complete press kit can be viewed online (www.artvscraftmke.com/hmn/hnpresskit.pdf).

Now it is Edmonton’s turn to be captivated and inspired by the indie-DIY movement!

Synopsis:

Handmade Nation documents a movement of artists, crafters and designers that recognize a marriage between historical techniques, punk and DIY ethos while being influence by the traditional handiwork, modern aesthetics, politics, feminism and art. Fueled by the common thread of creating, Handmade Nation explores a burgeoning art community that is bases on creative determination and networking.

In 2006 first time director Faythe Levine traveled to 15 cities, interviewing 80 individuals, Levine captured the virtually tight knit community that exists through websites, blogs and online stores and connects to the greater public through independent boutiques, galleries and craft fairs. Interviews were also conducted in artist studios and homes of feature makers.

To view the trailer and find out more about Handmade Nation check out: www.handmadenationmovie.com

Make It Productions is thrilled to be bringing such an exciting documentary to Edmonton! Our city is so supportive of the local design and art community and we know that this documentary will be of great public interest.

For more information on Make It please visit our website: www.makeitproductions.com