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Cody Lightning – Hey Viktor!

November 3, 2023November 3, 2023InterviewCody Lightning, Hey Viktor!, VIFF

The Mockumentary is a terrific format for talented content creators because it avoids getting overwhelmed with huge crews and as the Tragically Hip would put it “Blow at High Dough.” If you know you’re funny

Red Rooms (Interview)

October 27, 2023October 24, 2023InterviewDominique Dussault, Pascal Plante, Red Rooms

We often wonder about the Canadian film industry and our struggle for identity. Hollywood dominates content. It’s hard to get movies that are set in Canada to the big screen. This is true for most

Atom Egoyan: Seven Veils

October 20, 2023October 21, 2023InterviewAtom Egoyan, Seven Veils

There is one world-renowned Canadian filmmaker who does set most of his movies in Canada. Atom Egoyan is a very skilled writer and director who has received both public and critical success including Academy Award

Float – Interview with Sherren Lee

October 13, 2023October 13, 2023InterviewFloat, Sherren Lee, VIFF

On September 30th, 2023, the movie Float by Sherren Lee, had its world premiere at the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF). The movie is an adaptation of the hugely popular book by Kate Marchant. The

Canadian Sports Documentaries: Michael Grand

October 6, 2023October 2, 2023InterviewI'm Just Here For The Riot, Michael Grand

History should neither be celebrated nor criticized exclusively. It should be learned from. We make discoveries. We have accomplishments but we also have terrible missteps. There are several sides to any story and often the

Tristan Risk Interview

September 29, 2023September 28, 2023InterviewFringe Festival, Rabid, Tristan Risk, VBAFF

Often one’s career path takes an unusual turn. Perhaps you wanted to be a firefighter and become an accountant. Maybe you dreamed of being a pilot or flight attendant and then wound up working in