Dave Barber, filmmaker and key figure behind Cinematheque in the Exchange District, died on Monday. Through his involvement with the Winnipeg Film Group, Barber worked as senior programmer at Cinematheque since 1982. "It's a devastating loss for all of us," said Sean Garrity, a Winnipeg film director who worked closely with Barber for many years. "It leaves such a giant, empty space at really the very centre of Winnipeg's film community." Barber helped build the city's film scene and every successful filmmaker from Winnipeg has him to thank, said Garrity.

Source: CBC News July 28, 2021 02:37 UTC