Ask a film editor to shorthand dread and they reach for motion. A ceiling fan. A record spinning after the song has ended. And, more often than you would expect, a roulette wheel slowing to
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The Delivery Line: Midwives on the Frontlines
In The Delivery Line: Midwives on the Frontlines, childbirth becomes a lens for some of the world’s most urgent and persistent crises. Premiering at Hot Docs 2026, Nance Ackerman’s documentary follows five midwives working across
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How Movie Subscriptions Changed Local Theatre Habits
A decade ago, going to the movies meant buying a ticket for a specific film at a specific time. Miss the session or change the mind, and the money was gone. Australian cinema chains now
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First Reactions Call Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey “Astonishing” with “Flawless Filmmaking”; and Will Jim Carrey Really for The Grinch 2?
We are now truly in the midst of summer blockbuster season, as July is set to usher in some of the most anticipated films of the year, such as Spider-Man: Brand New Day and, of
Continue ReadingWhere AI Video Drafts Fit in Indie Film Previsualization
Independent filmmaking has always involved showing people something before the real thing exists. A director may use reference photos, rough storyboards, location stills, mood reels, or a few lines of script to help collaborators understand
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As Alberta’s Regulated Casino Market Launches, Online Bonuses Are Becoming Part of Canada’s Digital Entertainment Mix
Think about how a Friday night actually unfolds in most Alberta households now. Someone starts a film on Crave, drifts to a phone during the slow second act, checks a group chat, watches a trailer,
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