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The Backbench Live Part 2: Independent Theatres

November 17, 2023November 10, 2023Today's Top StoriesBackBench, Corinne Lea, Mattea Roach, Rio

On October 3rd, 2023, there was a very special episode of The Backbench Live recorded at the Rio Theatre in Vancouver during the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF). Mattea Roach started the show by having

The Backbench Live Part 1: Mattea Roach

November 10, 2023November 6, 2023InterviewMattea Roach, The BackBench

Mattea Roach might not be the first name that comes to mind when you think of Canadian Film and Television. Still, it could be familiar. Perhaps you heard it before when you realized that they

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