As a screenwriting lecturer at a prestigious film school in the States, I sometimes hear my wonderful students talk grandly about “making it” in the film industry. Though their ambition is appreciated, a filmmaker’s focus
Continue ReadingCounter Act (Review)
Four directors. One film between them. A film with a powerful enough message to win at the Hot Shot Shorts contest. As well as being written and directed by the Affolter brothers, Jon, Nathan, Thomas,
Continue ReadingExclusive – Motorcycle Boy Productions Part I
Every time I interview a filmmaker I am inspired. When the crew of Motorcycle Boy Productions sat down with me to discuss their process of filmmaking, I was impressed no less. They were humble, personable
Continue ReadingAnd Him (Review with Video)
A comedy made in Alberta, this short features a guy (Jordan Bloemen) narrating the story of a family. We have a compassionate mother (Gloria Letwin), a creative father (Neil Waugh), their son (Alistair Waugh) who is
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Bell Media announces a new series on Discovery about thrown away junk turned into new technology. The new original series Made By Destruction will be premiering July 4 and airs from 7 pm to 7:30
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