2021 Canadian film directed by Shannon Walsh
| The Gig Is Up |
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 Film poster |
| Directed by | Shannon Walsh |
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| Written by | Shannon Walsh
Julien Goetz
Harold Crooks |
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| Produced by | Ina Fichman
Luc Martin-Gousset |
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| Cinematography | Étienne Roussy |
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| Edited by | Sophie Farkas Bolla |
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| Music by | David Chalmin |
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Production
companies | Les Films du Balibari
Intuitive Pictures
Les Films du Point du Jour |
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| Distributed by | Dogwoof Pictures |
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Release date |
- April 23, 2021 (2021-04-23) (CPH:DOX)
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Running time | 88 minutes |
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| Country | Canada |
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| Language | English |
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The Gig Is Up is a 2021 Canadian documentary film, directed by Shannon Walsh.[1] The film explores the impact of the contemporary gig economy on society.[2]
The film premiered on April 23, 2021, at the Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival,[3] and had its Canadian premiere at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival on April 29.[4]
Sophie Farkas Bolla received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Editing in a Documentary at the 10th Canadian Screen Awards in 2022.[5]
Reception
Critical response
The Gig is Up received positive reviews from film critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a 100% approval rating based on reviews from 11 critics.
References
- ^ David Smith, "‘What are the options?’: a new film on the toll of the gig economy". The Guardian, September 28, 2021.
- ^ K. J. Yossman, "‘The Gig Is Up’ Director Shannon Walsh on How the Gig Economy Is Coming for All Our Jobs". Variety, August 23, 2021.
- ^ Jessica Kiang, "‘The Gig Is Up’ Review: The Perils of Platform Work, Personified". Variety, April 24, 2021.
- ^ Julia Mastroianni, "Hot Docs review: The Gig Is Up". Now, May 8, 2021.
- ^ Brent Furdyk, "2022 Canadian Screen Award Nominees Announced, ‘Sort Of’ & ‘Scarborough’ Lead The Pack". ET Canada, February 15, 2022.
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