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The Little Church That Could

Amidst a mostly Catholic community, a small tiny Anglican church offers more to the community of Placentia than people may think, and holds many connections and history to the rest of the world.

  • James Newhook
    Director
    Lady at Number 16
  • James Newhook
    Editor
    Lady at Number 16
  • Peter Buckle
    Producer
  • Keith Bonnell
    Producer
  • Ben Power
    Cinematography
    So Cold - BruceM8
  • Christopher Newhook
    Key Cast
  • Kevin Noseworthy
    Key Cast
  • Tom O'Keefe
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student, Web / New Media
  • Genres:
    History, Newfoundland, Placentia
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 26, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Blackmagic RAW
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9 4K
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - College of the North Atlantic
  • CNA Final Film Festival 2022
    Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador
    Canada
    June 23, 2022
    Official Premiere
  • Ogeechee International History Film Festival
    Statesboro, Georgia
    United States
    Certificate of Merit for Excellence in Historical Filmmaking
  • Spotlight Documentary Film Awards
    Atlanta, Georgia
    United States
    Spotlight Silver Award
  • A TO Z CINEMA FILM FESTIVAL
    Hyderabad
    India
    Best Documentary Short Film
  • Cinema Ticket International Film Festival
    Port Blair City
    India
    Best Documentary Short Film
  • Bath Archaeo-Heritage Film Festival
    England
    United Kingdom
    Official Selection/Nominee in Heritage Documentary
  • WideScreen Film & Music Video Festival
    Toronto, Ontario
    Canada
    Film Festival / Screenwriting Contest / Music Contest
    Honorable Mention
  • Leda’s Monologues Film Festival
    Agrinio
    Greece
    Film Festival
    Finalist
  • Nickel Independent Film Festival 2023
    St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
    Canada
    June 14, 2023
    Film Festival
    Official Selection
  • HISTORY International Film Festival Austria
    Kremser Straße 1 Elsarn im Strassertal, Niederösterreich
    Austria
    Film Festival
    Official Selection
  • The Archaeology Channel International Film Festival
    Eugene, Oregon
    United States
    Official Entry
  • Paris Awards Film Festival
    Paris
    France
    Screenwriting Contest Online Festival / Awards Event
    Official Selection
  • LANE DOC FEST
    Jackson, Tennessee
    United States
    Film Festival
    Official Selection
  • Long Story Shorts | International Film Festival
    Bucharest
    Romania
    Film Festival / Screenwriting Contest
    Official Selection
  • Ural Shorts
    Nizhny Tagil
    Russian Federation
    Film Festival
    Official Selection
  • Golden Eyes
    Golden Eyes House, Paris
    France
    Official Selection
  • Cloven Hoof Film Fest
    Winona, Minnesota
    April 6, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Toronto Lift-Off Film Festival
    Toronto, Ontario
    Canada
    June 1, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Heritales - International Heritage Film Festival
    Évora
    Portugal
    Film Festival
    Official Selection
  • Florence Indie Film Festival
    Venice
    Italy
    Online Festival / Awards Event
    Semi-Finalist
  • Vancouver Independent MovieMaker Awards
    Vancouver, British Columbia
    Canada
    Screenwriting Contest / Music Contest / Photography Contest / Online Festival / Awards Event
    Semi-Finalist
  • Kansas City Independent Film Festival
    Kansas City, Missouri
    United States
    Screenwriting Contest / Music Contest / Photography Contest / Online Festival / Awards Event
    Semi-Finalist
Distribution Information
  • YouTube
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: Internet
  • FilmHub
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: Internet
  • Vimeo
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: Internet
  • Free Movies Plus
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: Internet, Free TV
  • Viddsee
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: Internet
  • Future Today
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: Internet
Director Biography - James Newhook

James Newhook is a filmmaker rooted in the captivating landscapes of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, with a deep admiration for both history and film. Over the years, as he has delved into filmmaking and immersed himself with Newfoundland's history, he's come to realize that film can serve as an extraordinary medium to both educate and preserve stories that would otherwise vanish into the annals of time. His works often center around the local Newfoundland culture, ranging from adapting true stories from his hometown and creating documentaries that archive historical aspects, to producing cinematic adaptations of the folklore deeply woven into the culture of his home province.

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Director Statement

James takes great pride in "The Little Church That Could" as it serves as his homage to his hometown and a building where he dedicated numerous years guiding countless visitors on tours.