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Jerome Yoo – Mongrels

November 8, 2024November 6, 2024InterviewJerome Yoo, Mongrels, VIFF

Mongrels is a unique and compelling movie set in Canada. It’s mostly in Korean with English subtitles. We had a chance to sit down with the writer, and director Jerome Yoo before the big screening

Mike Downie – The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal

November 1, 2024November 1, 2024InterviewMike Downie, The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal, VIFF

The Tragically Hip is considered one of Canada’s greatest bands. If you don’t like the Tragically Hip, there’s a good chance you don’t love Canada. Mike Downie is Gord Downie’s older brother. He’s also a

Jules Koostachin – Angela’s Shadow

October 25, 2024October 15, 2024InterviewAngela's Shadow, Jules Koostachin, VIFF

Angela’s Shadow is not just an entertaining, compelling, and beautiful movie. It’s also very important and something we all need to reflect on. We had a chance to sit down with producer writer, and director

Gillian McKercher – Lucky Star

October 18, 2024October 15, 2024InterviewGillian McKercher, Lucky Star, VIFF

Calgary is a beautiful city. You can often see the Rockies as a majestic backdrop to lush plains where the city limits begin. Lucky Star tells a darker and more poignant story. We had a

Lesley Diana

October 11, 2024October 7, 2024InterviewCFQC, Emmanuelle Vaugier, EPK, Lesley Diana, Pitfall, Stag

We’ve had many insightful conversations with Canadian producers, directors, performers, and composers. One area we have not explored is publicity. Lesley Diana has extensive industry experience and has found her calling as a publicist. Here

Sydney Scotia Follow-Up

October 4, 2024September 30, 2024Interview

We met with the very talented actor, singer, producer, writer, and filmmaker Sydney Scotia back in June of 2022. Please have a look at that article. We felt it was time to have another