Directed by James Dunnison, Call Me Average (2004) documents the legacy of Vancouver-based Canadian artist Joe Average through his life, art, attitudes and activism. A self-taught native pop artist inspired by BC natives, Average was awarded the RCA Award by the Queen in 2004 for his contribution to the Arts and the gay community. Call Me Average, told in his voice and from his perspective, provides insight into Joe's imagination and the events that have shaped his life and art. In addition to an interview with Joe, the film draws upon his art, archival images of his public life, private photographs, and interviews with his friends and colleagues, including Jaime Griffiths, Anne Carlson, Mary Brownstone, Michael Harding, Marc Lieberman, Richard Taylor and Dr. Laura Louie. Also interviewed is former Vancouver mayor Philip Owen. Alternate titles for this film are Joe Average and Anything But Average. The thirty-minute documentary earned Paperny Films several distinctions, including an Honorable Mention at The Film Council of Greater Columbus' 52nd Annual Columbus International Film and Video Festival in 2004; a nomination and award to David Paperny and Trevor Hodgson for Best Documentary Program or series -- History / Biography / Social / Political at the Leo Awards in 2005; a nomination in the Documentary Biography category and a Jury Award to Trevor Hodgson and David Paperny (Producers) and James Dunnison (Director) at the Yorkton Short Film & Video Festival's Golden Sheaf Awards in 2005.
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