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I’ve Heard the Mermaids Singing (Review)

December 26, 2017December 19, 2017ReviewI've Heard the Mermaids Singing, Patricia Rozema

I first became acquainted with the work of Patricia Rozema at a VIFF 2015 screening her standout post-apocalyptic thriller Into The Forest. A high concept sci-fi tale on the outset about two young women finding

Exclusive – A Worthy Companion at WFF

December 22, 2017January 3, 2018Exclusive, InterviewA Worthy Companion, Julia Sarah Stone

Throughout this month we are featuring films that were featured at the Whistler Film Festival. I was extremely fortunate to be able to speak with some of the Rising Stars there, in support of the

Cryo Coming Soon

December 21, 2017December 29, 2017AnnouncementsCryo, Nathan Slattery

From Canadian director Nathan Slattery comes a work of art shot in his home of Ireland, is his latest short film, Cryo. Written by Nathan Slattery who also has a role, Cryo tells the story

Disappearing Summers (Review)

December 20, 2017December 23, 2017ReviewDisappearing Summers, Kora Vanderlip

I am sure I have said it before, but a well-made short film is a display of efficient storytelling. It is all about keeping things as trimmed as possible, while delivering the most amount of

The Man Who Invented Christmas (Review)

December 19, 2017December 19, 2017ReviewThe Man Who Invented Christmas

In the nearly two centuries since it’s initial publication in 1843, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol has spawned countless adaptions in nearly every medium from film, television and stage productions to immensely popular public readings

Exclusive – WFF Stars

December 18, 2017December 24, 2017Exclusive, InterviewTiera Skovbye, WFF

I recently attended the Whistler Film Festival. It is truly a winter wonderland in December. Quite the backdrop for hosting a festival filled with films, filmmakers and actors. I think I spotted a few skiers