From almost the very moment pictures started to move, there has been a never-ending debate on the status of cinema as a respectable artform vs pure entertainment. Compare the Oscar nominations to the top box
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VIFF hits a Sharp Note with Musical Content this year – Announcement/Interview
VIFF is coming up fast, and I got several press releases about it just last week. Yes, I will be in attendance, like some of the other writers, but with just so many of us
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Cody Lightning – Hey Viktor!
The Mockumentary is a terrific format for talented content creators because it avoids getting overwhelmed with huge crews and as the Tragically Hip would put it “Blow at High Dough.” If you know you’re funny
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Float – Interview with Sherren Lee
On September 30th, 2023, the movie Float by Sherren Lee, had its world premiere at the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF). The movie is an adaptation of the hugely popular book by Kate Marchant. The
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Signals from VIFF – Interview with Loc Dao
It’s New, It’s Neat, It’s Nice, It’s the Next Big Thing at VIFF, and it’s the subject of today’s interview/announcement. Allow me to introduce Signals. An interactive gallery consisting of AR, AI, video games, and
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VIFF: WILD GOAT SURF Almost Rides a Choice Wave
The majority of film and TV production in British Columbia is typically centered in and around the Metro Vancouver Area with a healthy dose of activity occurring on Vancouver Island. I’ve been noticing in recent
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