For the first two decades of cinema, all films were short films; often clocking in at twenty minutes or less. As the form and storytelling evolved, most cinematic stories have since settled on a standard 90-120 minute length. Nowadays, the short film is utilized by many filmmakers to grow and hone their craft and those […]
Talent On Tap – Jerome Yoo Presents Gong Ju at VSFF
How many of you remember your first big amazing thing? I think mine was the time I broke my moms kitchen table when my brother and I were horsing around in the kitchen and he wanted to see some judo. I didn’t think it through but I knew I had to do the right thing […]
Interview with Sybil Rosen, co-writer of Blaze
Let’s jump right into the movie. For me watching the movie was quite emotional. These events were part of my life. This movie is your life. What was it like to see the final film on the big screen? My first viewing of the final film was at Sundance. The bigness of the screen kind […]
Blaze: A New Film About a Growing Legend
Blaze, the new independent film by Ethan Hawke is making its way across the US and Canada. I was really looking forward to having the chance to review this movie. The movie premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and created quite a buzz. The story of Blaze Foley is a growing legend because of […]
Talent On Tap – N’Cee Van Heerden Brings O I to VSFF
The Vancouver Short Film Festival has recently embraced us with many golden film nuggets that continue to raise the bar. It’s always amazing when you’re watching a story unfold on the screen that not only captivates you but also fulfills every expectation. Your emotions have been stretched to the limit and once the credits begin […]
Dave (Review)
The Simpsons has made some eerily accurate predictions over the years. Smartwatches, video-calling, NSA spying, and Disney’s takeover of 21st Century Fox to name but a few, writers of the show have a proven knack for sharp observance. One prediction that stands one more than any other, particularly in recent years, is the presidency of […]