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Ray of Hope: A Dive into the Sri Lankan Conflict and the Tamil Community’s Quest for Justice

June 27, 2024June 28, 2024Documentariesdocumentary, Rathika Sitsabaiesan, Ray of Hope, Sri Lankan conflict

On May 5, the documentary “Ray of Hope” was released, shedding light on the 26-year armed conflict in Sri Lanka and the ongoing struggle for justice by the Tamil community. This significant film, directed by

Ryan Reynolds Voted Best Celebrity Accent*

June 20, 2024June 21, 2024OpinionCanadian Actors, Dead Pool, Ryan Reynolds

According to a recent survey by Preply, 80% of people find accents enhance attractiveness, and among Canadians, Ryan Reynolds’ accent was crowned the most desirable celebrity accent globally, capturing 26% of the votes. Ryan Reynolds effortlessly

Government’s 2024 Budget Praised by NFB

June 13, 2024June 12, 2024News in Brief2024 Budget, National Film Board of Canada, NFB

The National Film Board of Canada (NFB), a renowned public institution, is dedicated to the production and distribution of films and digital media. For over eight decades, the NFB has been at the forefront, showcasing

Pow Wow Chow on TV Now

June 6, 2024June 5, 2024Documentaries, TelevisionAPTN, Bob Chiblow, Food series, Pow Wow Chow, Shawn Adler

The new food series, “Pow Wow Chow,” is now gracing our television screens, and it’s a feast for the eyes and the soul. This 13-episode culinary adventure, produced by InterINDigital and SandBay for APTN, features

WIE Canada and What to Expect

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024FestivalsCanadian Film Industry, WIE Canada, Women in Entertainment Canada

The Canadian entertainment industry has seen remarkable progress in recent decades, but women still face significant challenges and barriers in achieving true equality and representation. Despite these hurdles, the landscape is also filled with inspiring

Born Hungry Premiering at Hot Docs

May 23, 2024May 20, 2024Documentaries, FestivalsBarry Avrich, Born Hungry, Hot Docs, Hot Docs 2024, Sandra Simpson, Sash Simpson

Sash Simpson’s life story is one of resilience and transformation. Abandoned as a young boy on the streets of Chennai, India, Sash survived by eating out of garbage bins before being adopted by a Canadian