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25th Anniversary Whistler Film Festival (WFF): At the Place of Ghosts

January 2, 2026January 1, 2026InterviewAt The Place of Ghosts, Martin Katz, WFF, Whistler, Whistler Film Festival

Sk+te’kmujue’katik/ At the Place of Ghosts is an indigenous thriller, feature-length movie. It was written and directed by Bretten Hannam. We subsequently had a chance to sit down with producer Martin Katz at the

25th Anniversary Whistler Film Festival (WFF): Starwalker

December 26, 2025December 23, 2025InterviewCorey Payette, Starwalker, WFF, Whistler Film Festival

Starwalker is an ambitious musical produced, written, and directed by Corey Payette. We subsequently had a chance to sit down with Corey Payette at the Whistler Film Festival (WFF). HNMAG: You were born in

Follies by Eric Boulianne at VIFF 2025

December 19, 2025December 17, 2025InterviewEric Boulianne, Follies, VIFF

The Vancouver feature film Follies screened at the 44th Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF). It was also screened at the 50th Anniversary of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Here is our conversation with

Thanks to the Hard Work of the Elephants VIFF 2025

December 12, 2025December 10, 2025InterviewBryce Hodgson, Thanks to the Hard Work of the Elephants, VIFF 2025

The Vancouver feature film Thanks to the Hard Work of the Elephants screened at the 44th Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) Here is our conversation with the writer, director, and co-editor, Bryce Hodgson. Who

Simon Farrell starred in A Welcome Distraction at VIFF 2025

December 5, 2025December 2, 2025InterviewA Welcome Distraction, Simon Farrell, VIFF, VIFF 2025

The Vancouver feature film A Welcome Distraction screened at the 44th Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF). Here is our conversation with actor Simon Farrell: HNMAG: Was A Welcome Distraction the first feature film that

Modern Whore VIFF 2025

November 28, 2025November 27, 2025InterviewModern Whore, Nicole Bazuin, VIFF 2025

The Toronto feature documentary Modern Whore screened at the 44th Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) Often, documentaries can be challenging to enjoy because they are making a point and informing the audience about important issues.