The Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) is the top trade association in Canada dedicated to supporting independent producers. Representing a wide range of film, TV, and interactive media companies, CMPA serves as a united voice
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HNIFF – HNMAG’s Perspective
Joining forces to create the soon-to-be greatest film festival in all of North Vancouver (and hopefully even the whole country) was the great team of us here with the team of the Hollywood North International
Continue ReadingGenre Lab Film Program Begins Next Week
Exciting news reverberates across the Canadian film landscape as the eagerly awaited Genre Film Lab program, formerly known as From Our Dark Side, prepares to embark on its transformative journey. This highly anticipated accelerator program
Continue ReadingFilm Festivals in Canada: A Guide to the World’s Best
Canada is known not only for its breathtaking landscapes and maple syrup, but also for its vibrant and diverse film festival scene. From coast to coast, Canada hosts some of the world’s most prestigious and
Continue ReadingVSFF 2023: Program One Capsule Reviews
One of the last pre-pandemic events I attended was the 2020 edition of the Vancouver Short Film Film Festival (VSFF). While the larger and better-known VIFF does boast ample short film offerings, VSFF is a
Continue ReadingVSFF – Long Run for a Short-Film Showcase
VSFF is back… at a slightly different time. Again. But that’s okay, because there are lots of things about VSFF to enjoy as we finally get back together in person once more. It’s been quite
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