Being honored with a national film award can transform the career of any director overnight. However, behind the closed doors of jury rooms, first-time filmmakers are often not playing on an even playing field. There
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Chasing Sunlight and Battling Storms: Weather’s Grip on Canadian Filmmaking
When people think of Canadian cinema, the first images that come to mind are often snow-dusted landscapes, dramatic mountain ranges, or rainy city streets in Vancouver. Canada’s film industry has long been influenced by the
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Brains, Blackjack, and The Last Casino: A Canadian Classic Revisited
The Last Casino (2004): How Students Beat the Odds with Card Counting In Canadian film history, The Last Casino (2004) stands as a smart, character-driven look into the intersection of intellect, risk, and reward. Loosely
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Rags 2 Richmond
Vertical storytelling has moved from novelty to how we actually watch on our phones. Rags 2 Richmond stands out: a purpose-shot, elevated vertical comedy set unapologetically in Richmond, British Columbia, created by a Hong Kong–based
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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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