One of the biggest issues I’ve come across is the fact that some of the good movies are playing simunltaneously at different theatres. In the end, the choice depends on which is closer, or in
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VIFF (Day 5)
Thanks to my schedule and the fact that I’ve eaten mostly movie snacks, I only saw two films today and decided to take a bit of a break before I start neglecting certain matters. There
Continue ReadingVIFF (Days 2-4)
Quite the movie packed weekend for me; I went to multiple theatres, watching movies at random and seeing what they were like (the advantages of having a festival pass to all screenings.) Golden Kingdom –
Continue ReadingVIFF, Day 1: Wine, Speeches, and Brooklyn
No better way to start off VIFF than to screen a movie and have a little room to network in before the show. Since I arrived pretty early, I had some time to weave my
Continue ReadingTIFF Sees Sales, Sets Record
The TIFF award recipients weren’t the only winners at the Festival this year — it’s also reporting record highs for industry attendance and also strong film sales. As TIFF Artistic Director Cameron Bailey put it
Continue ReadingBest Canadian Short Film Candidates at VIFF
(Via WireService.ca) The 34th annual Vancouver International Film Festival received a record number of submissions for its Best Canadian Short Film award, and has narrowed the field to 42 films, all to be showcased at
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