No better way to start an old 90s film than with landscape shots of a small town and the sound of “Amazing Grace” on a trumpet, the first of many covers in the film. Already
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Stolen Path (Review)
Croatia, 1910 — a young lady in an elaborate riding outfit guides her horse past seemingly humble peasants, hard at work in the fields. Behind her back, they mockingly call her “princess” and look forward
Continue ReadingAwards and a Crowdsourced Day in Canada
(Via CNW) On one day later this year (date TBA), people all over Canada are invited to “shoot and submit video in any language that captures a moment in their life, on that day” says
Continue ReadingExclusive – Elysha Jackson Explains the Grand Unified Theory Part II
Elysha Jackson just returned from Beijing, China. I asked her what the experience was like and how the film, Grand Unified Theory had been received. “The entire experience has been amazing. The Beijing press gave
Continue ReadingAlison Balnar, Rising Actress
Alison Balnar is a Canadian actress working her way up. Originally from Guelph, Ontario, Alison has wanted to be an actress as long as she can remember, played Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz at
Continue ReadingNews Today: Ottawa Struggles, Hot Docs, Another Festival
Ottawa deals with frustrations over inexperienced crews and soundstage probability, via CBC.ca. Hot Docs Forum Report comes to a close and some presentations get special awards, as reported by Manori Ravindran at realscreen.com. The BWW
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