Canadian Independent Films Archives

The United States of BC On-Screen

June 2, 2020June 1, 2020Canadian Independent FilmsBC films, United States

I found myself watching the 1990 action extravaganza Bird on a Wire on Netflix recently. In the film, Mel Gibson and Goldie Hawn are on the run from gangsters and corrupt law enforcement in order

The Legacy of Ryan

April 8, 2020April 8, 2020Canadian Independent Films, OpinionChris Landreth, NFB, Ryan, Ryan Larkin

I’ve never experienced a commingling of reality and fiction quite like Ryan. As a matter of fact, I don’t think I’ve ever experienced anything quite like Ryan. The closest comparison I can make is with

3 Famous Canadian Movies that Inspired Actual Trends

September 13, 2019September 13, 2019Canadian Independent FilmsCanadian Movies, Cube, Jesus of Montreal, The Grey Fox

The film industry is loved for the vibrant entertainment it offers the world; the rich storylines, the action-packed movie sequences, the inspirational fashion and ideas. A number of movies have served as such a powerful

Canada’s unique contributions to gambling movie history

March 4, 2019March 2, 2019Canadian Independent FilmsCold Deck, Gambling, Movies, Owning Mahogany, The Last Casino

Filmmakers and movie-goers have always had a fascination with the world of the casino. It’s one of the ever-present themes in James Bond films throughout the years – as well as the obvious Casino Royale,

1st Annual DGC BC Short Film Awards Pitch Session – A New Approach

February 5, 2018February 4, 2018Canadian Independent FilmsAwards, Beautiful Gun, DGC BC, Pitches, We Came From The Sea

Over the weekend, DGC BC hosted an event that was kind of different than what they usually did, a pitch session which would then present awards. 3 different filmmakers each got selected to pitch their

Oscars 2018: Canadian content and popular selections from Film Festivals.

January 26, 2018January 26, 2018Announcements, Canadian Independent Films2018 Oscars, Call Me By Your Name, Darkest Hour, The Shape of Water, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri

The Oscars have recently been announced, and already some personal favourites among people are getting selected. Speaking of favourites, I am quite fascinated to see that content from festivals I have covered are selected for