Every February, Victoria quietly transforms into a city in conversation with cinema. For ten days, theatres become gathering places, filmmakers mingle with audiences, and films that might never reach mainstream screens are given the space
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Winter Magic: Canada’s Snowy Backdrops in Global Cinema
Few countries have shaped the visual language of winter cinema quite like Canada. With its vast landscapes, reliable snowfall, and world-class production infrastructure, Canada has become a global filmmaking powerhouse—especially when stories demand icy streets,
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48-Hour Film Festivals in Canada
Imagine the pressure of creating a film in just 48 hours. That’s the thrill of a 48-hour film festival, a high-stakes competition where teams of filmmakers are challenged to write, shoot, edit, and complete a
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Mental Health Material in NWIFF’s 15th Year
Even though Hollywood North Magazine is based in Vancouver and covers Vancouver in general, all the main operative work (aka me) happens completely in New Westminster. There’s a New West Film Fest, but as of
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TIFF Opens Up with a Film on John Candy
The Toronto International Film Festival is turning 50 this year, and it’s marking the milestone with a celebration of one of Canada’s most beloved comedy legends. TIFF will open its anniversary edition on September 4
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My 5 Most Anticipated Films as TIFF 2025
Toronto was abuzz this past weekend as droves of people attended the Canadian National Exhibition, and there will be little respite for the city this week as the Toronto International Film Festival is set to
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