Paul Pope

Paul Pope Trailers

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Paul Pope was a seminal figure for Newfoundland filmmaking. Co-founding the Newfoundland Independent Filmmakers Co-operative (NIFCO) in 1975, Pope produced and directed hundreds of projects for film and television in the province over the course of nearly 50 years.

Most Popular Paul Pope Trailers

Total trailers found: 41

An Audience of Chairs Trailer (2018)

14 September 2018

Maura Mackenzie believes the world is hers to conquer. With her career as a concert pianist gaining momentum, it seems her beauty and talent will be strong enough to mask the demons that threaten to engulf her.

The Shipping News Trailer (2001)

18 December 2001

An emotionally-beaten man with his young daughter moves to his ancestral home in Newfoundland to reclaim his life.

The Untold Story Trailer (1999)

01 January 1999

The Untold Story of the Suffragists of Newfoundland (1999) is a docu-drama celebrating the thirty year struggle by the women of Newfoundland to win the right to vote.

Extraordinary Visitor Trailer (1998)

02 September 1998

As the new millennium approaches, God considers pulling the plug on the planet unless St. John the Baptist finds a reason to spare humanity.

When Ponds Freeze Over Trailer (1998)

16 September 1998

Mary recounts to her daughter Eva the childhood story of when Mary and her father fell through the ice on a frozen pond.

Beat Down Trailer (2012)

03 August 2012

Beat Down is an irreverent comedy about wrestling, family and following your dreams no matter how painful that can sometimes be.

Hunting Pignut Trailer (2017)

15 September 2017

Bernice, a 15 year old misfit runs away from her rural Newfoundland community in search of Pignut, a tormented and violent gutter punk, after he steals her father's ashes right out of his urn.

Screamers: The Hunting Trailer (2009)

17 February 2009

A group of humans arrive on Sirius 6-B to investigate an SOS signal sent out from the planet, which has been supposedly deserted since the destruction of the man-made weapons known as "screamers.

No Apologies Trailer (1990)

01 January 1990

As a family of siblings and their spouses gathers at their father's deathbed, old jealousies and new angers and liaisons lead to an inevitable climax.

How To Be Deadly Trailer (2014)

12 September 2014

In Newfoundland, an unemployed minibike rider enters a minibike competition to win back his girlfriend.

Congratulations Trailer (2000)

01 January 2000

Mike Jones and his siblings Andy and Cathy travel by helicopter from rural Newfoundland to a gala to make speeches congratulating TIFF on its anniversary.

Finding Mary March Trailer (1988)

31 August 1988

This film discusses the search for the last remains of Demasduit (Mary March), one of the last of the Indigenous Beothuk people, set in the Red Indian Lake area of Central Newfoundland.

Baking Lessons Trailer (2002)

14 March 2002

A beautiful baker teaches eager students the art of baking bread. Set to irresistibly funky dance music, Baking Lessons is a fun filled romp through a most unusual tutorial.

Down the Road Trailer (1990)

01 January 1990

A project of the Provincial Advisory Council on the Status of Women, Newfoundland and Labrador, aimed at encouraging young women to consider non-traditional careers.

The Plumber's Waltz Trailer (2001)

01 January 2001

A woman discovers the unexpected in her basement when she investigates why her water has run dry.

Rare Birds Trailer (2001)

09 September 2001

A down-and-out restaurateur and his neighbor hatch a plan to lure bird watchers to their small Newfoundland town and increase tourism by announcing the presence of a rare duck.

Grown Up Movie Star Trailer (2009)

20 October 2009

The story of Ruby, 13, determined to grow up fast after her mother runs away to become a movie star, leaving Ruby with her hopelessly rural father.

The One That Got Away Trailer (2008)

20 April 2008

Joanna, recently divorced, decided to return with her daughter to the town where she was born. There, she confronts the memories of the past when he meets his former lover, now married.

Secret Nation Trailer (1992)

02 January 1992

A graduate history student returns to her native Newfoundland, searching for proof of a conspiracy surrounding the referendum that saw Newfoundland join Canada.

On Hold Trailer (2019)

01 June 2019

On Hold, by choreographer and visual artist Nicola Hawkins of Admiral's Cove, Newfoundland is a striking movement piece that distills tenderness, honesty, and grief.

Still Rowdy After All These Years Trailer (2011)

09 September 2011

A documentary retrospective on the prolific career of acclaimed Canadian actor, writer and director Gordon Pinsent.

Diverted Trailer (2009)

08 March 2009

On September 11th, 2001, 38 planes headed to New York City were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland, Canada.

Behind the Wall Trailer (2008)

30 August 2008

In this chilling, atmospheric thriller, Katelyn (Lindy Booth) seeks answers about the brutal murder that claimed her mother's life 20 years ago in the lighthouse where they lived, a crime for which her grief-and-guilt-crazed father has long held the blame.

Fool Proof Trailer (2002)

01 December 2002

Fool Proof takes us on an international roller coaster ride as we explore the history and art of clowning.

Heyday! Trailer (2006)

27 March 2006

During World War II, the usually sleepy town of Gander, Newfoundland is abuzz with activity as the stopover point for many flights between North America and the European Theater.

Misery Harbour Trailer (1999)

03 September 1999

A young writer named Espen Arnakke tells the story of his escape from the small Danish town of Jante.

The Story of Faustus Bidgood Trailer (2023)

24 November 2023

This is the story of The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood, a surreal comedy about a lowly bureaucrat and his fantasies of becoming president of an independent Newfoundland, that was released in 1986.

The Bread Maker Trailer (2003)

10 September 2003

Honey Reddigan is a celebrity at the Sweet Bea baking factory. She has just published her first romance novel, Carmen the Bee Keeper's Lover.

The Elf Trailer (1996)

01 January 1996

In this Christmas drama, a boy and his family discover he is an elf.

Stone's Cove Trailer (1975)

01 January 1975

The third film of David and Paul Pope's "Pope Trilogy" alongside Offstage Line and Slipway.

Violet Trailer (2000)

27 August 2000

It seems like everyone in Violet’s family dies at age 55. Her mother did, her father did, and as this movie opens Violet, played by Mary Walsh, learns that her brother, Leonard has also died.

My Left Breast Trailer (2000)

20 October 2000

Gerry Rogers, a filmmaker in Newfoundland, documents her personal battle with breast cancer. With her partner Peggy and lots of support from family and friends, she makes her way to recovery.

Slipway Trailer (1978)

01 October 1978

A young man receiving medical treatment in the hospital reminisces about fishing in the small dory his grandfather owned.

Clothesline Patch Trailer (2000)

01 January 2000

Clothesline Patch is the story of a young girl trying to keep a secret in a small Newfoundland outport (c.

Offstage Line Trailer (1976)

30 September 1976

An unemployed man desperate for work wanders around St John's, Newfoundland searching for a job.

Anchor Zone Trailer (1994)

24 October 1994

A graduate of an elite training school is determined to discover the identity of her lost father. She begins a dangerous journey, meeting an array of characters as she discovers her past.

Welcome to Canada Trailer (1989)

02 January 1989

Newfoundlanders share their food, culture, and homes with a group of Tamil refugees found off the coast.

Pelts: Politics of the Fur Trade Trailer (1989)

01 January 1989

The fur trade is Canada's oldest industry, but today some people challenge the morality of killing animals for their fur.

Bloomsday Cabaret Trailer (2004)

16 June 2004

An exploration of music in the life, and writing, of James Joyce. Two Newfoundland actors, a Toronto opera singer and a New York Joycean scholar travel to Dublin and join forces with a group of Irish musicians to tell the story of music in the life, and writing, of the great Irish writer James Joyce.

Multiple Choice Trailer (1989)

01 January 1989

A short drama that takes a humourous look at the consumer society.

Eye of the Storm Trailer (1997)

01 January 1997

A documentary about Nain, a Labrador Inuit community located near the world's largest nickel and copper deposits.