Canadian Independent Films Archives

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

Three great Canadian Sci-Fi shows that left us wanting more

December 29, 2017December 29, 2017Canadian Independent Films, OpinionAscension, Caprica, Science Fiction

The entertainment industry in Canada is thriving. The video games industry employs over 20,000 people and injects around $3 billion dollars into the national economy each year. While its southern neighbour might have Hollywood, in

Making A Short Film

September 8, 2017September 8, 2017Canadian Independent Films, FilmmakersFilmmaker, Short Film

I recently took the plunge and made a short film. It only took one day to film but it was a sixteen hour day. I still feel guilty for making everyone work such a long