There are a couple more things you need to be careful with when you’re shooting a film in 48, 72, or however few hours. One challenge is finding a way to fit in the requirements
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48-Hour Film Shoot Survival: Planning, Timing, Dialogue
The team I worked with was the first to submit its entry to Run & Gun 2015, the Vancouver 48-hour film competition. Most people would struggle during a 48-hour film shoot, and I’m not saying
Continue ReadingEnRoute Film Festival Vancouver
Last night’s launch of the 2015 Air Canada enRoute Film Festival at the Vancity Theatre was a good time — I was surprised it wasn’t as packed as the VWF. The first hour or so
Continue ReadingCanadian Films Going to Locarno Festival
(Via CNW) Three Canadian films will be up for awards at the 68th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland next month, Telefilm Canada has announced. Our entries are: Guibord s’en va-t-en guerre by Philippe Falardeau The
Continue ReadingWindsor International Film Festival Sets 2015 Schedule
(Via WireService.ca) The Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF) will run from Tuesday, November 3rd to Sunday, November 8th. Taking place at the Capitol Theatre, the Festival showcases not only some of the world’s leading films
Continue Reading12th Israeli Film Festival Comes to Ottawa in June
(Via WireService.ca) The 12th Israeli Film Festival is set for June 4th-14th at Carleton University’s River Building Theatre, featuring “a selection of award-winning contemporary Israeli films” according to Canadian Film Institute Executive Director Tom McSorley.
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