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Anthropologically the 'movie theatre' means more to us then we even know....We're back in the saddle on this very special episode that takes a look at how important movie theatres actually are with the new Curious Minds series starting at the Hot Docs Red Rogers Cinema with 'Toronto: Cinema City'.Toronto's history can be told through its movie theatres. From bustling neighbourhood cinemas and Yonge Street grindhouses, experimental film co-ops, to the corporate rise of multiplex chains and decades of censorship battles, the city's screens have mirrored its cultural, social and political life. In Toronto: Cinema City, journalist and film historian Eric Veillette will lead us through a four-part journey through Toronto's exhibition history, uncovering the theatres, controversies, and communities that shaped how Torontonians have watched movies for 130 years.We got to sit down with Eric to talk about what got him so passionate about the topic and the real magic of the movie theatre having been able to work in them from a myriad of different jobs. In talk to Eric we get just a sneak peak at the insight and the passion of understanding the importance of the movie theatre while understanding the vitality of a creative community,'Toronto: Cinema City' starts this June 6th and runs every Saturday at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema for the rest of the month. You can find out more about the series right here.
MySpace is a new documentary about the rise and fall of the once all encompassing social media site MySpace and the effect it had on the world. Jeff Bulmer had the chance to talk with the director of the film Tommy Avallone about trying to get Tom Anderson involved, picking the right guests and how the full scale cut out of Tom came to be. Follow Tommy Avallone on Instagram.Read Dakota Arsenault's review of MySpace. Listen to CZP episode 334: 2026 Hot Docs where MySpace and other films were discussed.Listen to Classic Movies Live Hot Docs episode.Follow Jeff's podcast Classic Movies Live on Twitter and Instagram. Listen to CML on Spotify. Follow Contra Zoom on Instagram, Threads and Bluesky.Check out more great Contra Zoom content on That Shelf!Listen to Contra Zoom on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Overcast, Breaker and more!Please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information, visit contrazoompod.com.Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr
For the HotDocs 2026 premiere of her second documentary feature THE ART OF ADVENTURE, Canadian filmmaker Alison Reid shared what it was like putting together a film about biologists, conservationists, and naturalists Bristol Foster and Robert Bateman, and their journey across the world in their pale yellow Land Rover "The Grizzly Torque", and how it started their over 60 years of conservation work to protect this beautiful planet called Earth.For Screening information on #TheArtOfAdventure, visit the official website at https://theartofadventuremovie.com/Find me on Social Media at: @CarrieCnh12To support my work, funds can be donated through paypal.com/paypalme/carolynhinds0525My Social Media hashtags are: #CarolynTalks #DramasWithCarrie #SaturdayNightSciFi #SHWH #KCrushVisit Authory.com/CarolynHinds to find links to all of my published film festival coverage, writing, YouTube and other podcasts So Here's What Happened!, and Beyond The Romance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The 2026 Hot Docs film festival, celebrating the best in documentary cinema from around the world has come to a close. We discuss eight films that played including The Seoul Guardians, My Foreign Land, Replica, Gimme Truth, The Ballad of Judas Priest, Whispers in May, Public Access and Myspace. Joining Dakota Arsenault and Jeff Bulmer is Pedro Lima and Rach Epstein. Read Jeff's review of The Ballad of Judas Priest. Read Pedro's reviews of My Foreign Land and Whispers in May.Read Dakota's review of Myspace. Check out Jeff and Pedro's Hot Docs short round up on Shortstick.Read all of our Hot Docs reviews over on contrazoompod.com!Follow Rach on Twitter and read her Substack.Follow Pedro on Threads, Instagram and Letterboxd. Follow Jeff's podcast Classic Movies Live on Twitter and Instagram. Listen to CML on Spotify. Follow Contra Zoom on Instagram, Threads and Bluesky.Check out more great Contra Zoom content on That Shelf!Listen to Contra Zoom on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Overcast, Breaker and more!Please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information, visit contrazoompod.com.Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr
In this ScreenFish 1on1 Interview, director Laura Nix discusses DEMOCRACY UNDER SIEGE, exploring whether the Constitution can be “updated” to address contemporary challenges. She reflects on how the Trump administration has shaped political discourse and the evolving tensions between parties. Laura also examines the current state of truth in public life, analyzing how misinformation and polarization impact democracy. The conversation highlights the film's exploration of civic responsibility, governance, and the fragility of democratic institutions in modern society.DEMOCRACY UNDER SIEGE is playing at Hot Docs in Toronto on May 17th & 30th, 2026.
The word paikar is Persian for "war" or "warrior" and what you're getting from a documentary of the same name is war, of a sort, but layered among so many levels: the war within a family, the war in Afghanistan, the war within the director's own self. This is filmmaking at its highest level, and I'm so thrilled to be joined by director Dawood Hilmandi today to talk about his truly epic directorial debut, which screened at this year's Hot Docs.PAIKAR (2025)'s logline: "an Iranian expat journeys back to his homeland, where he must face his domineering father and grapple with complex emotions about family ties, cultural identity, and his place in the world."I've spent 18 months in Afghanistan and it holds a special place in my heart. Let's celebrate people like Dawood who have given so much to make their art a reality.In this episode, Dawood and I discuss:what his father would think of his film;how he got started in filmmaking;what made him decide to do PAIKAR as his directorial debut;the blend of languages in between Iran and Afghanistan and why the landscape is so important in understanding the film;what people should know before watching the film and how they should feel afterwards;the technical aspects of the film and how he decided how it was going to go -- at least in the beginning;why did he choose the festivals he did for his film;the release date for the film;what's next for him.the state of film in Afghanistan.Dawood's Indie Filmmaker Highlight: Aboozar AminiMemorable Quotes:" He would be grateful or he would feel good that it's not against him. It's more like for him or because of him."" The filmmaking, it has a long history in my family. Even as a child we were not allowed to watch films, so we were forbidden to watch films.""I need to share untold stories."" It's like when once you leave your country is almost like the memory of a home that maybe doesn't exist anymore. So you keep desiring that home. You keep thinking of it."" Just be patient with the emotional moments and with the silences in the film."" I have a different kind of connection to IDFA because I used to go there and watch films, like days nonstop, watching six films a day."" We're starting a new era of Afghan films and new sort of new type of films. Links:Follow Dawood On InstagramPAIKAR Trailer
CEREMONY documentary film subject, radio host AND Nuxalk knowledge keeper Qwaxw Siwallac, joined me to talk about what the return of the ooligan to the Bella Coola River means to him and his people, the Nuxalk First Nations.Directed, produced and written by Banchi Hanuse, CEREMONY premiered at #HotDocs 2026,visit https://smayaykila.com/ for information on Banchi's work and screening dates.Vistit https://www.youtube.com/@qwaxw, to watch the Nuxalk At'maakw champion basketball gamesFind me on Social Media at: @CarrieCnh12To support my work, funds can be donated through paypal.com/paypalme/carolynhinds0525My Social Media hashtags are: #CarolynTalks #DramasWithCarrie #SaturdayNightSciFi #SHWH #KCrushVisit Authory.com/CarolynHinds to find links to all of my published film festival coverage, writing, YouTube and other podcasts So Here's What Happened!, and Beyond The Romance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this ScreenFish 1on1 Interview, co-directors Janay Boulos and Abd Alkader Habak discuss BIRDS OF WAR, reflecting on the tension between reporting from the ground and the risks it entails. They also share insights into their romantic relationship and how it developed amid the challenges of filming in conflict zones. Janay and Abd explore the film's exploration of truth, examining how perspective and propaganda influence perception, and how their documentary captures the complexity and moral ambiguity of war.BIRDS OF WAR is playing at Hot Docs '26. For more information, check out hotdocs.ca.
In this business, we all end up doing double duty....Well we got laid up for a couple of days, but luckily the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival is still running strong and we've got plenty of non-fiction still to talk about.In the spirit of double duty we got to talk with programmer Aisha Jamal about working as a programmer for the festival for a decade+, the evolution of documentary cinema, the importance of festivals like this and so very much more...AS WELL AS...Talking with her about her new film which just debuted on TVO, is available on the TVO Docs YouTube Channel and app which is called 'The Theft'.'The Theft' is set in the backdrop of Afghanistan as the film traces a series of 12th century marble panels looted from the country over the decades of political upheaval and rampant looting in recent memory. The film tackles the consequences of the cultural looting of a country like Afghanistan and the complexities in getting these artifacts back to their home countries while they currently sit in many Western museums.It was a fascinating conversation on both fronts, and yet another testament to the importance of documentary film.Support documentary film, support Hot Docs, support the art form of cinema as it is such a vital cog in our collective consciousness and culture.
Achieving the pinnacle of your chosen sport can have costs you don't always anticipate....It's more non-fiction for your minds as we've got even more from the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival that runs through the weekend. Up next, it's time for 'Constant Battles'.This is the story of a young woman determined to become the first Iranian born female boxer who has to confront her own self doubt and anxiety as well as her mother's past trauma to understand how true strength can ultimately transcend winning.While a lean 38 min, this was so much more then your standard sports documentary as it really got us into the mindset of being an athlete at this level,We talked with director Mackenzie Stannard about all this and so much in advance of his premiere here at Hot Docs.
There's beauty in the genuine patience of filmmaking....On this episode we are back in throws of non-fiction as the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival which rounds up here in Toronto this weekend and we look a film that required the filmmakers and the viewers to revel in the need for patience. It's time for 'Concrete Turned To Sand'.This film takes us to Cortes Island, a coastal paradise in British Columbia's Discovery Islands archipelago. Its ecosystem is a breeding ground for oysters whose shells (that are often compared to stones) are shaped by tidal currents. These fossils take years to reach maturity; however like many things in the world today their environment is changing faster than they can adapt. Using 35mm film in concert with talks with farmers and scientists we get not only a glimpse into how these creatures form but how things like ocean warming and acidification can take their lifecycles far off track. It all makes for a truly engrossing visual experience.We talked with directors Ryan Ermacora, & Jessica Johnson about the nature of the project, the challenges of working on 35mm, what it added to the project and so very much more....
It's amazing how little things can impact some pretty huge changes....It's more non-fiction for you loyal listeners as Hot Docs winds up here in the city of Toronto this weekend as we look at gorgeous film that chronicles how colonialism can bring some sweeping changes to a culture and a community. It's time for 'Parasisi'.Pulled from the Wayana word for “parasite” or “intruder,”"Parasisi' is a very subtle portrait of daily life of the Wayana people and how the presence of the outside world has affected them in ways both seen and unseen. From illegal gold mining which leads to Mercury poisoning in their water supply to the forcing of modern religious ideologies on these people who have no concept of them; filmmakers Zaide Bil & Sebastian Segers take us along the shores of the Lawa river to show us how these subtle acts of intrusion and cultural violence have ripple down into the people and the legacy of the land itself.A filmed in B&W; 'Parasisi' is one of the more stunning films we've seen this year and we had the pleasure of sitting down with directors Zaide Bil & Sebastian Segers to talk about the origins of the project and so very much more.
In this ScreenFish 1on1 Interview, director Katia Cafe-Fabrisse discusses INDIVISUM: LEGACIES ADRIFT and the deep connection between family and the land. She reflects on how hearing and sharing these stories brought healing to her own personal journey. Katia also explores the meaning of “legacy” and how the film captures the ways in which heritage, memory, and place shape identity, community, and the emotional resonance of intergenerational stories.INDIVISUM: LEGACIES ADRIFT is playing at Hot Docs '26. For more information, check out hotdocs.ca
CONSTANT BATTLES director Mackenzie Stannard and Writer and producer Sepideh Yadegar joined #CarolynTalks, to discuss their documentary about Iranian Canadian boxer Nyousha Nahkjiri's battles with ADHD and anxiety to make it as a professional athlete in the ring.Mack and Sepideh also speak about how Nyousha's mother Elehah's own story became an integral part of the film when she revealed she had been sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison in Iran as a teen for her activism for women's rights, demonstrating that girls and women have many obstacles to be fought in patriarchal societies.https://www.mackstannard.com/https://www.sepidehyadegar.ca/Find me on Social Media at: @CarrieCnh12To support my work, funds can be donated through paypal.com/paypalme/carolynhinds0525My Social Media hashtags are: #CarolynTalks #DramasWithCarrie #SaturdayNightSciFi #SHWH #KCrushVisit Authory.com/CarolynHinds to find links to all of my published film festival coverage, writing, YouTube and other podcasts So Here's What Happened!, and Beyond The Romance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this ScreenFish 1on1 Interview, director Tommy Avallone discusses MYSPACE and how the platform transformed our understanding of community. He reflects on how Myspace was the first website where people could truly express themselves and be known by others. Tommy also explores the significance of recognizing that there are “real people” online, examining the social, cultural, and personal impact of early social media on human connection, identity, and digital interaction.MYSPACE premieres at Hot Docs '26 on Monday, April 27th, 2026. For more information, check out hotdocs.ca
In this ScreenFish 1on1 Interview, director Kenya-Jade Pinto discusses THE SANDBOX and the inspiration behind the documentary. She reflects on the idea that “it's only when those experiments outgrow the sandbox that you see what they really are,” exploring society's willingness to hand over control to technology. Kenya-Jade also examines how technological systems can exacerbate the dehumanization of oppressed communities, highlighting the ethical and human implications at the heart of the film.THE SANDBOX premieres at Hot Docs '26 on April 26th, 2026. For more information, check out hotdocs.ca
In this ScreenFish 1on1 Interview, Canadian programmer Aisha Jamal discusses the importance of documentaries and why they resonate with younger audiences. She reflects on what she's most excited about for this year's Hot Docs festival. Aisha also shares the inspiration behind her film THE THEFT, exploring the power of reclaiming cultural stories like the Ghazni marbles and examining our complicated relationship with museums, history, and heritage. The conversation highlights how documentaries can inform, challenge, and inspire change.You can find more information about Hot Docs '26 at hotdocs.caTHE THEFT is now streaming on tvo.org.
Post production is all about collaboration! Join a talented panel of editors, sound designers, and composers as they reveal the behind-the-scenes magic that brings films to life. From the precision of sound design to the emotion of the score, learn how every element comes together to create unforgettable cinematic experiences. Hear from editors Charlene Rule and Hans Olsen, composer John McMillan and sound designer Johnny Blerot and see how teamwork transforms great ideas into compelling stories on the screen! This panel was moderated by Sarah Taylor, CCE Panelists: Charlene Rule - Editor Charlene Rule has edited a diverse portfolio spanning museum installations, unscripted shows, music videos, and award-winning documentaries. Her first documentary, FRAMES premiered at Tribeca and also showed at the Museum of Modern Art, New York. Recent work includes FOUR STRINGS GOOD, the documentary commemorating the British sessions bassist Mo Foster, which has just premiered at the DocNRoll festival in London. She has also contributed to notable projects like THE ALZHEIMER'S PROJECT, SAME SEX AMERICA, and LEVI: BECOMING HIMSELF. Charlene's work has appeared on networks including A&E, AMI, CBC, Discovery+, FoxSports1, HBO, Max, Showtime, Sundance Channel, and VICE. Hans Olsen - Editor Hans Olson is an editor with a passion for observational storytelling. He has worked on three films directed by Tasha Hubbard – SINGING BACK THE BUFFALO, NÎPAWISTAMÂSOWIN: WE WILL STAND UP and BIRTH OF A FAMILY. His documentary editing credits also include SIKSIKAKOWAN: THE BLACKFOOT MAN, ARAB WOMEN SAY WHAT?! and KÍMMAPIIYIPITSSINI: THE MEANING OF EMPATHY. Hans studied screenwriting at Langara College and is an alumnus of the Canadian Film Centre (Directors' Lab) and Berlinale Talents. He has volunteered with the Nordlys Film & Arts Festival since its inception in 2010. John McMillan - Composer John McMillan is an award-winning composer, producer, and educator. He is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Westminster in London, UK, and is currently serving as Head of Songwriting with the Department of Music at MacEwan University in Edmonton. From an early age, John has been interested in the art of storytelling through film. This fascination, coupled with a love of music composition, songwriting, music technology and recording, has led to his career in music for visual media. Select screen credits include SINGING BACK THE BUFFALO, CRACKED: THE PERPLEXING WORLD OF EGG DONATION, THE GOOD VIRUS, WOCHIIGII LO: END OF THE PEACE, BLIND AMBITION: THE WOP MAY STORY, IRONMAN III and ASSASSIN'S CREED BLACK FLAG. John is most passionate about his musical contributions to the Canadian documentary film industry. Johnny Blerot - Sound Designer Johnny began his sound recording education at the age of 16 and has been working with audio professionally for more than 35 years. With a diploma in Music and Recording Arts from MacEwan University, he is both a musician and audio engineer, with the unique ability to receive the world through sound. The recipient of thirteen Alberta Motion Picture Industry Awards, two Canadian Screen Award Nominations, his position as a premiere audio authority is well established. There is no project Johnny is not equipped to tackle. He has a strong understanding of the technical and creative elements involved in audio production, and he has the skill to balance both. Sarah Taylor, CCE (Moderator) A multi-award-winning editor with over twenty years of experience, Sarah has helped shape countless narratives that have been seen around the world. She has cut a wide range of documentaries, television programs, shorts, and feature films which have been screened at festivals including Tribeca, TIFF, and Sundance, and broadcast on networks like CBC, BBC, PBS, APTN, and AMI. Sarah's most recent work includes the feature length documentary The Lebanese Burger Mafia which premiered at HOT DOCS in 2023 and the feature film Hey Viktor! which premiered at Tribeca in 2023. Sarah has seamlessly transitioned into the world of podcasting and also hosts and edits interview-based shows such as BRAAAINS and THE EDITOR'S CUT, adding another dimension to her multifaceted storytelling expertise.
Episode Notes In episode 424, Andrew sits down in Halifax with his friend and fellow disability advocate April Hubbard to discuss her decision to pursue Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) in Canada. April has lived with spina bifida and tethered spinal cord her entire life, experiencing unrelenting chronic pain since age sixteen. Now forty, she has chosen MAID not out of despair, but as a deliberate, considered healthcare decision made on her own terms. We talk about pain, intimacy, choosing death, exit bags and so much more. Enjoy! This episode comes on the heels of the premiere of The Last Days of April at HotDocs in Toronto on April 24-25th 2026. Go see it! Follow Mirror Image Media on social media for updates on the film. Get your tickets for the Toronto Screening here: www.hotdocs.ca Episode Sponsors Do you wanna turn b*tt stuff up a notch. Go to bvibe.com and use code AFTERDARK to receive 20% off orders of $100 (including bundles, discounted items and more). Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap www.whimble.ca Get 15% off your next purchase of sex toys, books and DVDs by using Coupon code AFTERDARK at checkout when you shop at trans owned and operated sex shop Come As You Are www.comeasyouare.com Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing andrew@andrewgurza.com US: https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Canada: https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple Support the show with a donation: https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark This podcast is powered by Pinecast. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Daniel Claridge & Pacho Velez the directors of They're Here, a UFO documentary that screened at Hot Docs 2025. My Summer Lair Chapter #322: What Would Make You Believe They're Here? Recorded: Friday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a carefully curated edition of My Pal Sammy goes directly to your inbox. Magic or Science? You decide.
El último peldaño (21/11/2025) SUPERNATURAL: UNA HISTORIA ENTRE LO TANGIBLE Y LO INEXPLICABLE Entre las sombras de la historia reciente surge la figura de André Malby. Para algunos, un chamán, para otros solo una persona. Pero lo cierto es que su nombre quedó ligado a curaciones imposibles y a enfermedades difíciles que, bajo sus manos, parecían desvanecerse. Su vida fue un desafío constante a la fe, un puente entre lo visible y lo invisible, entre el conocimiento y lo inexplicable. Esta noche vamos a presentar una película-documental que a través de la figura de Malby (y sus contradicciones) explora las fronteras entre lo tangible y lo que solo se intuye, la razón y la intuición, la ciencia y la fe. Contamos con el director del film “Supernatural”, el prestigioso cineasta Ventura Durall, fundador de la productora Nanouk Films, cuyas producciones han sido seleccionadas y galardonadas en festivales internacionales como Sundance, Locarno, San Sebastián, IDFA y HotDocs, consolidando su trayectoria como una de las voces más singulares del cine autoral contemporáneo. EL ENIGMA DE LA PERCEPCIÓN DERMO-ÓPTICA Hay quien cree que los ojos no son los únicos guardianes de la visión, que la piel, silenciosa y discreta, puede percibir lo invisible. A este fenómeno lo llaman visión dermo-óptica: la capacidad de ver sin mirar, de distinguir colores sin luz, de sentir formas que nunca han sido tocadas. ¿Es un engaño de la mente o la revelación de un sentido oculto que apenas comenzamos a comprender? Esta noche, nos adentraremos en un misterio que late bajo la superficie de nuestra propia piel. Con nuestros colaboradores Juan Sánchez y Concha Soler hablamos de un fenómeno que tuvo su auge hace unas décadas con figuras tan importantes como Joaquín Argamasilla, Rosa Kuleshova, Jacobo Grinberg, o mas recientemente Isbel Monje. GALERIA DE SERES IMPOSIBLES III: EXTRAÑOS PACIENTES En raras ocasiones algunos médicos se han encontrado con casos que desafían toda lógica. Seres que entran en sus consultas con dolencias comunes, pero que no son comunes en absoluto. Al observar radiografías, pruebas, tejidos o comportamientos, descubren que lo que tienen ante sí no pertenece a nuestra especie. ¿Quiénes son? ¿Por qué buscan ayuda humana? En este programa, con nuestro colaborador Francisco Barrera Hernández, presidente de la SIB “Betelgeuse” de Granada, abrimos el tercer capítulo de la serie “Galería de Seres Imposibles”, en el que exploraremos los testimonios más inquietantes de encuentros clínicos con lo desconocido”. Producción, documentación y redes sociales: María José Garnández. Dirección y presentación: Joaquín Abenza. Blog del programa: http://www.elultimopeldano.blogspot.com.es/ Programas emitidos en ORM: https://www.orm.es/programas/elultimopeldano/ Programas emitidos en 7 TV: https://www.la7tv.es/blog/section/el-ultimo-peldano/ WhatsApp: +34 644 823 513 Correo electrónico: escaleradelmisterio@rtrm.es PROGRAMA EMITIDO EN ONDA REGIONAL DE MURCIA
My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to documentary director Julien Elie about Shifting Baselines about his Elon Musk based space race documentary. Which screened at Hot Docs 2025. My Summer Lair Chapter #323: How Much Space Does Space Need? Recorded: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 12:00 pm (EST) For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a carefully curated edition of My Pal Sammy goes directly to your inbox. Magic or Science? You decide.
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We want to feature the editors of four Canadian films that are not only critically acclaimed in this year's festival circles but also reflect the great community spirit behind their creation. Whether it's the utterly independent visions of MATT AND MARA and UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE or the deeply necessary stories of the Indigenous community in ABERDEEN and THE STAND, this year's Canadian films, in all their shapes and forms, are not short of boldness and style. Sara Bulloch is an editor and filmmaker in Winnipeg, Canada. She's edited films and series like ABERDEEN (premiered at TIFF2024), ALTER BOYS, SEEKING FIRE, ANCIENT BODIES, and many short films including I WOULD LIKE TO THANK MY BODY which won Audience Choice Award at Gimli Film Fest 2023. Short films she's written/directed have screened with Toronto Jewish Film Fest, the8fest, Gimli Film Fest, and more. Her films often explore mental health, identity, and relationships. Her short film, HOT DOG GUY won a People's Choice Award at Vox Popular Media Arts Fest 2022. She's also a motion graphics artist and community organizer. From 2019-2023 she organized OurToba Film Network & Fest, a community group for women, non-binary and gender diverse Manitobans in film. Xi Feng is a film editor based in Montreal. Having lived in China, Canada, and France, she has cultivated a unique blend of cultural and artistic sensitivity. Feng has worked as an editor on award winning films including CETTE MAISON, CAITI BLUES and most recently UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE, which won the inaugural Audience Award at the Directors' Fortnight at Cannes and is Canada's 2025 submission for the Oscars. Her filmography includes films premiered at major festivals such as Berlinale, Cannes, Sundance, TIFF, Vision du Réel, HotDocs, etc. Nathalie Massaroni is a Winnipeg-based editor and post production supervisor of more than 400 hours of television. Since graduating from the University of Winnipeg's film program, she has edited features and series including WINTERTIDE, ALTER BOYS, SEEKING FIRE, and ABERDEEN (which premiered at TIFF 2024). Nathalie has also edited other short form series and films such as D DOT H, TAILOR MADE, and I HURT MYSELF. If she's not working on a computer, you can find Nathalie at the dance studio or sipping coffee with a cat on her lap. Ajla Odobasic is a Bosnian-Canadian film editor based in Toronto. Her credits include MATT AND MARA, THE WHITE FORTRESS, the TFCA Best Canadian Film Award-winning ANNE AT 13000 FT, A.W: A PORTRAIT OF APICHATPONG WEERASETHAKUL, and the CSA-nominated HELLO DESTROYER. Her work has screened at several festivals and platforms including Locarno, TIFF, the Berlinale, MoMA, CBC Gem, and the Criterion Channel. Ajla teaches editing in Humber College's Film and Television program. Sarah Hedar is a Vancouver-based editor and story editor. Her patience and sense of humour keeps the challenges that so often bog down the creative process at bay. Sarah's award-winning work on provocative and original films spans both documentary and narrative projects, from features to shorts. Her keen eye for visual storytelling reflects her belief in the power of community, and the importance of continuously reassessing the status quo while building a world filled with empathy and hope for a brighter future. Her work has screened at festivals across the globe, but most notably, Sundance, TIFF, and VIFF. Kelly Boutsalis is the International Programmer, Canada for the Toronto International Film Festival. She's also a freelance writer, and has written about film and television for the New York Times, NOW Magazine, Elle Canada, Flare, POV Magazine and more. She's also written about lifestyle, design, and culture for publications including Vogue, Toronto Star, Chatelaine, VICE and Toronto Life. Originally from the Six Nations reserve, she lives in Toronto. She is on the board of imagineNATIVE and a member of the Toronto Film Critics Association.
HMSG Interview Lofty Nathan - “The Carpenter's Son”We got to chat with LOTFY NATHAN, the director of the new film THE CARPENTER'S SON (2025). This film features a stellar cast lead by Nic Cage and FKA Twigs!We hope you enjoy our conversation and get a chance to check out this new take on an ancient tale!Watch The Carpenter's Son Trailer Here!About our Guest: Egyptian born, London raised, British-American writer-director. Lotfy Nathan's first film, the documentary "12 O'Clock Boys", earned him the HBO Emerging Artist Award, and was selected in over 50 international festivals, including SXSW, Sundance LA, Lincoln Center, Viennale, Hot Docs, London and Copenhagen. "12 O'Clock Boys" was subsequently distributed in the United States by Oscilloscope, then purchased by Showtime and Amazon, and optioned by Will Smith's company, Overbrook Entertainment to adapt it into a drama. In 2015, Lotfy was a recipient of the Creative Capital and participated in a Cinereach Foundation director's residency. He had previously been a recipient of the Garrett Scott Fund, the Peter Reed Foundation, the Grainger Marburg Fund, and the IFP Fellowship. His narrative feature film debut, "Harka", for which he participated in the Sundance Film Institute's Writing Workshop, world premiered in official selection at Cannes Un Certain Regard in 2022, winning the best performance award for his lead actor Adam Bessa.Support the show
Last week, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith used the notwithstanding clause to shut down the teachers' strike and force them back to work.Why?Host Sam Konnert talks with labour expert Jason Foster about how politicians are quietly learning from each other and testing limits. And he sits down with a teacher to talk about what it's really like inside Alberta classrooms.Plus:A Liberal Budget that might send us to the pollsThe Supreme Court controversially strikes down mandatory minimums for child porn offencesAnd Pierre Poilievre is still Gen Z's guyHost: Sam KonnertCredits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)Guests: Jason FosterBackground reading:Striking Alberta teachers forced back to work by fast-tracked legislation, notwithstanding clause – CBC NewsAlberta premier responds to threat of broader labour action in call-in radio show – CTV News'We're packed like sardines': Students walk out of their classes in support of Alberta teachers – Edmonton Journal Ottawa urges Supreme Court to set limits on how provinces can override Charter – CBC NewsSponsors: Check out Sprague Cannery! You can find Sprague goods across the nation in major Canadian retailers like Costco, Loblaws, Walmart, Giant Tiger, and many smaller independent stores.Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today at douglas.ca/canadalandIf you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. It's crowdfunding month here at Canadaland! The next 10 people to sign up today will receive a free pass to the Hot Docs' Curious Minds Festival (Nov 6 to 9). Become a supporter at canadaland.com/join today.Can't get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Doug Ford has no regrets as his Reagan ad derails trade talks with Trump. He's once again making the rounds on American media, but is this a win for “Captain Canada” or just another distraction from his failures in Ontario? Plus, why Blue Jays fans are louder on Fox than they are on Sportsnet. We're doing another call-in show! We're asking you: What do you think the media consistently gets wrong? If you've ever been frustrated by the way something's been covered because you know better, now is the time to set the record straight.The call-in period will be this Thursday, October 30th, 4-6 PM EST. When the time comes, head over to www.callinstudio.com/show/canadaland or dial in at 888-401-7056Host: San GrewalCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), Jules Bugiel (Associate producer and Fact Checking) Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Mickey Djuric Further Reading On Our Website Sponsors: Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit https://douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer.Squarespace: Check out Squarespace.com/canadaland for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch use code canadaland to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Sprague Cannery: You can find Sprague goods across the nation in major Canadian retailers like Costco, Loblaws, Walmart, Giant Tiger and many smaller independent stores.It's crowdfunding month here at Canadaland! The next 10 people to sign up today will receive a free pass to the Hot Docs' Curious Minds Festival (Nov 6 to 9). Become a supporter at canadaland.com/join today.If you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode #129 - In this episode of the Awakened Heart Podcast, Nancy Walters sits down with Paige Williams - award-winning filmmaker, entrepreneur, and author of The Creative Keys. Paige is also the founder of AudPop, a global storytelling platform of over 80,000 creators that has awarded more than $10 million in support of impact-driven media.Paige's journey began in Mississippi, where she grew up in a conservative Southern Baptist home. After coming out, her parents launched an ex-gay ministry in response, leading Paige into a period marked by loss, addiction, and the search for identity. Storytelling became her way forward, helping her reclaim her truth, build a successful media company, and create The Creative Keys, a framework that empowers leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers to move from fear to creativity, from self-doubt to action, and from control to flow.Her work has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, and screened at Slamdance, Hot Docs, and VidCon. She's also led impact campaigns that raised millions of dollars and shaped national policy. In this heartfelt conversation, Nancy and Paige explore resilience, the spiritual path of creativity, reclaiming sovereignty, and the courage it takes to live authentically.
Ever thought to yourself or said out loud “ I wish I was creative.” I know I have. I used to tell myself all the time that I wasn't the creative type. As it turns out we are all creative in our own way and the definition of creativity goes beyond the tractional art forms. Tapping in to our flavour of creativity is actually key to our growth and transformation in this next chapter of life. My guest in this episode is Paige Williams, author of The Creative Keys, a transformational framework for unlocking purpose through storytelling, creativity, and spiritual wisdom. We explore the transformative power of creativity and its role in personal growth, self connection and reinventions. We chat about how creativity opens the doors to finding purpose, self trust, and surrender and that understanding ourselves as creative beings is key to how we lead in all areas of life from our careers to how we parent. Paige and I both share our own journeys of how embracing ourselves as creative beings has impacted our lives. If you've never thought of yourself as creative or you're ready to explore how tapping into your creativity can change your life this is the episode for you. Paige Williams — award-winning filmmaker, AI media tech entrepreneur, and author of The Creative Keys, a transformational framework for unlocking purpose through storytelling, creativity, and spiritual wisdom. She's the founder of AudPop, a global video platform connecting diverse creators to brands and audiences. Her work has been featured at Slamdance, Hot Docs, and VidCon, and she's led impact-driven storytelling that has raised millions, influenced national policy, and been featured in Forbes Next1000, Inc., and The New York Times. Through The Creative Keys, Paige helps people tap into their inner knowing and turn their truth into aligned action. You can find out more about Paige and her work with the Creative Keys here: https://www.paigewilliams.co/ https://www.instagram.com/paigewilliamscreates https://www.linkedin.com/in/paigewilliamscreates/
Watch This Episode On YouTubeAs soon as RIVER OF GRASS (2025) starts, the viewer is given an astonishing sense of place, and according to my guest, director Sasha Wortzel, this is most certainly by design. The film -- "an ode to the Florida Everglades past and present" -- is an amazing piece of artwork that elevates its subject to a character all of its own. Wherever you watch the film -- perhaps at DC/DOX on June 14th, 2025 -- you are going to feel like you are in Florida.I'm not sure you're transported there during the podcast, but what I can certainly promise is you'll be hearing from an extraordinarily talented filmmaker. In this episode, Sasha and I discuss:how did she get the sense of place, the feeling of being in Florida, through sound and visuals, so right?how did she get the archival footage that makes up RIVER OF GRASS?"the more you know about the place, the louder the whispers become" -- how did she get so many insights from the people she interviewed for the film?how she became a filmmaker focused on "attend[ing] to sites and stories systematically erased or ignored from...[New York and Florida's] histories"did RIVER OF GRASS, a doc feature, feel like a natural progressive after making shorts?her advice for doc filmmakers -- "really hone in what is the story you want to tell and why";her film won a jury prize at Hot Docs; how does she approach the festival process?the importance of resilience in getting her film made -- "make bold choices with your work creatively";her roles as director, producer, and editor -- was editing important to her for this project?how she was able to get her voiceovers right -- "what really worked for the voiceovers in this particular film that it's a lot about memory";with this film, does she consider herself a climate filmmaker?what's next for her and when does she expect RIVER OF GRASS to be available for streaming -- she's "dreaming up a sort of live immersive performance version"Sasha's Indie Film/Filmmaker Highlight: THE RED SHOES (1948) -- available on Tubi!; THE TUBA THIEVES (2023) dir. by Alison O'Daniel; Ja'Tovia GaryLinks:Follow RIVER OF GRASS On InstagramFollow Sasha Wortzel On InstagramBuy Tickets To See River of Grass At DC/DOX On June 14th, 2025Watch This Episode On YouTubeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/first-time-go/exclusive-content
Watch This Episode On YouTubeNatalie Halla, the award winning Austrian filmmaker of THE LAST AMBASSADOR (2025), among other films, found that her way of making the world a better place is making insightful and incisive films. In her latest, she tells the story of Manizha Bakhtari, who is "risking everything in her fight for the rights of girls and women in Afghanistan."It had its North American premiere at Hot Docs to a standing ovation, and Natalie is here to talk about her journey and her powerful filmmaking.In this episode, Natalie and I discuss:the reception of THE LAST AMBASSADOR (2025) at Hot Docs;how did she get the access to make such a film?;how did she get involved in filmmaking -- "I'm a total autodidact";what drives her to make documentaries -- "I see it as my mission";the idea of a "search for the ultimate value of life" -- how that is connected throughout her filmmaking -- "it's not about just staying alive, it's about finding something worth living for";how she made a documentary with so much done on the road;"let's shoot it; I'll find the funding later" -- how she started filmmaking;what advice she would give documentary filmmakers;why she goes to festivals like Hot Docs and what her strategy is for attending -- "I really love meeting fellow filmmakers, so film festivals [are] the best chance to do that";what is next for her? "I don't have the energy and time to start something new, this film has so much interest it will keep me occupied for awhile";what's it like as an indie filmmaker in Austria?Links:Follow Natalie On InstagramVisit Natalie's WebsiteSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/first-time-go/exclusive-content
The 2025 edition of Hot Docs ran from April 24-May 4th, and we recap six of the films we watched including Ultras, Coexistence, My Ass!, The Flamenco Guitar of Yerai Cortés, The Secret Lives of My Three Men, Always and Writing Hawa. Joining Dakota and Jeff is Pedro Lima, a writer for Contra Zoom Pod. Check out Dakota's reviews of Paul, and The Secret Lives of My Three Men.Check out Jeff's reviews of I Dreamed His Name, Shamed and Endless Cookie.Check out Pedro's reviews of The Flamenco Guitar of Yerai Cortés, Yalla Parkour, Khartoum, Mama and My Boyfriend the Fascist.Watch C. Tangana's music video for the song Oliveira Dos Cen Anos.Follow Pedro on Threads, Instagram and Letterboxd.Follow Jeff's podcast Classic Movies Live on Twitter and Instagram.Follow Contra Zoom on Instagram, Threads and Bluesky.Check out more great Contra Zoom content on That Shelf!Listen to Contra Zoom on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Overcast, Breaker and more!Please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information, visit contrazoompod.com.Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr
Documentary filmmaker Lena MacDonald joined me for #CarolynTalks to discuss her film BETRAYAL, about the life and isolation of Cindor Reeves, a man who risked and lost everything when he decided to turn state's evidence against his brother-in-law, Charles Taylor, the former president of Liberia tried and convicted of committing war crimes by The Hauge. #BetrayalDocumentary #HotDocs #FilmCritic #Interview *Images courtesy of @HotDocsFest and Rout504 PublicityFor screening information on the film and the festival visit the official website at https://www.citizenminutes.ca/Follow me on social media @CarrieCnh12paypal.com/paypalme/carolynhinds0525My Social Media hashtags are: #CarolynTalks #DramasWithCarrie #SaturdayNightSciFi #SHWH #KCrushVisit Authory.com/CarolynHinds to find links to all of my published film festival coverage, writing, YouTube and other podcasts So Here's What Happened!, and Beyond The Romance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Doing the right thing is never as easy as it seems.As we pick up the pieces of the latest installment of the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival we're still coming to grips with the myriad of wonderful films that we got to take in at the festival. One in particular had it's world premiere.'Betrayal' is the story of Cindor Reeves whose sister married Charles Taylor; a young idealistic rebel whose methods quickly elevated himself to be the authoritarian leader of Liberia who would commit war atrocities and crimes under his watch. Reeves initially supported Taylor but as time quick passed his well defined sense would lead him to be a whistleblower, essentially against his own family. At great risk to his family and friends he did the right thing and got Taylor imprisoned for War Crimes. Now years later Reeves reflects on his life and what the true cost of doing the right thing actually was as 'Betrayal' truly gives a human face and a human cost on doing what is morally right...We had the pleasure of sitting down with director Lena Macdonald to talk about the film, how she had heard about this story and the not only insidious but true nature of it all as it unfolded in front of her....
Haudenosaunee, Mohawk activist and educator Joyce Jonathan Crone joined me for the #HotDocs festival premiere of RED GIRL RISING, the documentary short about her work as an Indigenous communities advocate and founder of www.hopearises.ca.#RedGirlRising was directed by Faith Howe and Kim Stadfeld.#HotDocs #ShortFilm #CarolynTalks #FirstNations #interview #LandBack*Images courtesy of @HotDocsFest For screening information on the film and the festival visit the official website at https://www.citizenminutes.ca/Follow me on social media @CarrieCnh12paypal.com/paypalme/carolynhinds0525My Social Media hashtags are: #CarolynTalks #DramasWithCarrie #SaturdayNightSciFi #SHWH #KCrushVisit Authory.com/CarolynHinds to find links to all of my published film festival coverage, writing, YouTube and other podcasts So Here's What Happened!, and Beyond The Romance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Directed by Damien Eagle Bear, #skoden tells the story of Pernell Bad Arm, a homeless man from Lethbridge, Alberta who shot to fame as the face of a meme. Initially used rudely by non-Indigenous internet trolls, Pernell's image was reclaimed by Indigeneous memers who associated the pic with the Rez phrase, skoden. Though the image became a rallying cry for the Indigenous population, Damien Eagle Bear chooses to focus his lens on Pernell himself, highlighting his history and family. In this 1on1, we speak to Damien Eagle Bear about stealing dignity and changing our minds about the homeless.
Directed by Deming Chen, ALWAYS follows Gong Youbin, a child born into a poor Chinese family in the countryside of Hunan who hasn't seen his mother since he was three months old. However, Gong finds a way to interpret his world through the eyes of poetry, an outlet that allows his imagination to express his feelings. In this 1on1, we speak to Chen and producer Hansen Lin about the line between childhood and adulthood and the power of poetry.
Premiering at HotDocs '25, AI WEIWEI'S TURANDOT follows the legendary artist as he seeks to bring the classic opera into the 21st Century. Directed by Maxim Dereviakno, the film is a testament to the power of art and the way that old content can speak to the modern era. In this 1on1, Derevianko speaks to us about reviving ancient stories and the magic of Ai Weiwei.
Mark Bone and Michael Del Monte, Founders of Art of Documentary, share their journey from running track to becoming successful filmmakers and educators. They dive deep into how filmmakers can create more value, communicate better with clients, and balance passion projects with strategic business decisions in today's changing industry. Key Takeaways Focus on what a video will DO for a client, not just how it will LOOK - clients care about results and problems solved, not your gear Create multiple assets from a single project to meet different client needs - the two-minute anthem video AND the 30-second hard-selling cutdown The right kind of "free work" early in your career can be strategic marketing that leads to huge opportunities later Finding mentors and community is essential for growth and sustainability in this industry About Michael Del Monte Michael Del Monte is a Canadian documentary filmmaker known for telling stories of overlooked individuals. With degrees in Philosophy and Theology, he's directed four award-winning feature documentaries, with work featured on Netflix, Amazon Prime, ESPN, CBC, and more. About Mark Bone Mark Bone is an award-winning Toronto-based director who discovered documentary filmmaking while working in Egypt during the Darfur war. He's directed acclaimed films like 58 HOURS and ASD Band: The Movie, and his work has screened at HotDocs and been featured by CNN Films and Vimeo. He's also directed global campaigns for brands like Nike, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. In This Episode [00:00:00] Welcome to the show! [00:04:39] Meet Michael Del Monte and Mark Bone [00:08:35] Documentary Foundations Course [00:17:23] Big Clients Vs Small Retainers [00:21:52] Define Your Goals [00:33:50] Showing Value by Showing Up [00:40:55] Bringing Multiple Assets [00:48:33] "Free Work” [00:55:40] Connect with Art Of Documentary [01:00:43] Outro Quotes "A beautiful cinematic emotional video does nothing for us if we don't know what to do with it." - Client quote shared by Michael Del Monte "I compare AI to fast food... there'll be a use case for it clearly in that world, but we still need fine dining chefs. We still need chefs who can make gourmet meals, who have hundred-year-old recipes and it tastes very differently." - Michael Del Monte "AI can't replace your personality. There's three things you can do as an entrepreneur. You can be good, you can be reliable, and you can be fun. And I just don't think AI is fun." - Mark Bone "Every year, or I would say even every six months, you need to be making time for a project that can help you take multiple leaps forward in your career." - Michael Del Monte Guest Links Find The Art of Documentary online Follow The Art of Documentary on Instagram Follow Michael Del Monte on Instagram Follow Mark Andrew Bone on Instagram | YouTube Links Find out more about 10xFILMMAKER Join the Grow Your Video Business Facebook Group Follow Ryan Koral on Instagram Follow Grow Your Video Business on Instagram Check out the full show notes
Every so often, you sit down to watch a film, and find that it unexpectedly fills a hole you didn't know you had in your life. You might not know you needed a charming, dose of positivity in that moment, but as the seconds tick over, you find yourself being swept along in a wave of joy that your day shifts and things that would usually bother you suddenly bounce off you, even if it's just for a day.That's what I experienced when I watched Jesse Leaman's delightful short film, Mother of Chooks, a pure hearted documentary about Elaine James, a Geelong local who becomes connected with her local community thanks to her strong relationship with her flock of chickens. She's got frizzles, wyandottes, bantams, and a glorious Isa Brown named Flapper, and each morning she bundles up her feathered friends and heads out into the world. Elaine and her chooks chat together at a local cafe, or take to the beach for a spot of swimming. For the chooks that aren't partial to the waves, they go for a spin on the local playground.It's all very sweet and delightful in a manner that skews away from twee and saccharine. See, Mother of Chooks leans into Elaine's relationship with her chooks, touching on the loss of family and canine friends in her life, and showing a woman on the brink of isolation. Instead of lingering in that solitude, Elaine turns to chickens for companionship. It's an early story about her path into poultry that shows what kind of light journey that Jesse Leaman and co-director Maite Martin Samos will take us down.Oh, did I mention that Maite is Jesse's mother? That relationship, while off screen, informs their creative journey, with the two working together for the first time to craft a cinematic rarity: a genuinely uplifting experience which is not skewed or tinged with drama, sadness, or the almost expected tragedy that these kinds of stories feature.In the following interview, Jesse talks about how making Mother of Chooks came about, and the difference of this film in comparison to his other, more dramatic work. Jesse also talks about the creative journey of filmmaking with his mum, and how he had to shift and change his directing style in the process.Mother of Chooks is a pure delight of a film, and it makes its Canadian premiere at Hot Docs on Friday 25 April, with a follow up screening on 29 April. Mother of Chooks will also screen at the Doc Edge Festival in New Zealand-Aotearoa. Future festivals dates around the world are yet to be announced, but make sure to follow Jesse Leaman on Instagram for upcoming dates and details, or visit Jesse's website here.We are a completely independent and ad free website that lives on the support of listeners and readers just like you. Visit Patreon.com/thecurbau, where you can support our work from as little as $1 a month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Every so often, you sit down to watch a film, and find that it unexpectedly fills a hole you didn't know you had in your life. You might not know you needed a charming, dose of positivity in that moment, but as the seconds tick over, you find yourself being swept along in a wave of joy that your day shifts and things that would usually bother you suddenly bounce off you, even if it's just for a day.That's what I experienced when I watched Jesse Leaman's delightful short film, Mother of Chooks, a pure hearted documentary about Elaine James, a Geelong local who becomes connected with her local community thanks to her strong relationship with her flock of chickens. She's got frizzles, wyandottes, bantams, and a glorious Isa Brown named Flapper, and each morning she bundles up her feathered friends and heads out into the world. Elaine and her chooks chat together at a local cafe, or take to the beach for a spot of swimming. For the chooks that aren't partial to the waves, they go for a spin on the local playground.It's all very sweet and delightful in a manner that skews away from twee and saccharine. See, Mother of Chooks leans into Elaine's relationship with her chooks, touching on the loss of family and canine friends in her life, and showing a woman on the brink of isolation. Instead of lingering in that solitude, Elaine turns to chickens for companionship. It's an early story about her path into poultry that shows what kind of light journey that Jesse Leaman and co-director Maite Martin Samos will take us down.Oh, did I mention that Maite is Jesse's mother? That relationship, while off screen, informs their creative journey, with the two working together for the first time to craft a cinematic rarity: a genuinely uplifting experience which is not skewed or tinged with drama, sadness, or the almost expected tragedy that these kinds of stories feature.In the following interview, Jesse talks about how making Mother of Chooks came about, and the difference of this film in comparison to his other, more dramatic work. Jesse also talks about the creative journey of filmmaking with his mum, and how he had to shift and change his directing style in the process.Mother of Chooks is a pure delight of a film, and it makes its Canadian premiere at Hot Docs on Friday 25 April, with a follow up screening on 29 April. Mother of Chooks will also screen at the Doc Edge Festival in New Zealand-Aotearoa. Future festivals dates around the world are yet to be announced, but make sure to follow Jesse Leaman on Instagram for upcoming dates and details, or visit Jesse's website here.We are a completely independent and ad free website that lives on the support of listeners and readers just like you. Visit Patreon.com/thecurbau, where you can support our work from as little as $1 a month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hablamos en El retiro (Antioquia) con la directora colombiana Ángela Carabalí, a propósito de "Soñé su nombre" película que tiene su estreno mundial en Hot Docs (2025). Una conversación en la que hablamos de viajes con hermanas, de la búsqueda de nuestros seres queridos que se aparecen en sueños, de los retos y aprendizajes que implica hacer documentales, pero sobre todo, de las historias que unen universalmente a cientos de familias víctimas de la desaparición forzada.Este proyecto fue ganador del premio de promoción otorgado por GENTE QUE HACE CINE en el SALÓN DE PRODUCTORES Y PROYECTOS CINEMATOGRÁFICOS SAPCINE 2025Charla maravillosa que puedes también ver en Youtube.Este episodio es posible gracias a: Nuestra productora Gente queLa producción ejecutiva de Lemaitre ConsultoresEl amor y confianza de nuestros amigos en Patreon (Nataly Valdivieso, Hamilton Casas, Juliana Núñez, Diana Piñeres). Apóyanos como ellos desde 1 dólar.Si quieres pautar en nuestros episodios, patrocinar #ElNoti semanal o producir tu pocdast no dudes en escribirnos a info@gentequehacecine.com Nuestra web: https://gentequehacecine.com/
On the next episode of A2 THE SHOW, we're joined by Ömer Sami, a British-Irish-Turkish filmmaker behind ETERNAL FATHER(2023), an Oscar-shortlisted documentary featured in The New Yorker, and INTO THE BLUE(2023), which played at Telluride and Hot Docs. From his beginnings with SAM AND THE PLANT NEXT DOOR(2019) to his recent work exploring trust, ethics, and the emotional depth of real-life characters, Ömer shares how he crafts powerful stories through careful subject selection, visual intention, and deep empathy. Tune in as we dive into his journey from UCLA to the National Film School of Denmark and how his documentaries uncover entire worlds through intimate human connection.
On this episode of Below the Radar, our host Am Johal is joined by Lisa Jackson, an award-winning filmmaker, whose work spans hybrid documentary, installation, VR, and more. Am and Lisa discuss her latest work, Wilfred Buck, a portrait of Cree Elder Wilfred Buck, an Indigenous star lore expert. They also talk about her time as an undergraduate student at SFU and her journey as a filmmaker. Full episode details: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/episodes/261-lisa-jackson.html Read the transcript: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/transcripts/261-lisa-jackson.html Resources: Lisa Jackson: https://www.lisajackson.ca/ Door Number 3: https://doornumber3.ca/ Wilfred Buck: https://doornumber3.ca/wilfred-buck/ Transmissions: https://doornumber3.ca/transmissions/ Biidaaban: https://doornumber3.ca/biidaaban-first-light/ Suckerfish: https://www.lisajackson.ca/Suckerfish Bio: Lisa Jackson lives in Toronto and is Anishinaabe from Aamjiwnaang First Nation. Her award-winning work has screened at CPH:DOX, Sundance, Berlinale Forum Expanded, SXSW, Camden, Hotdocs, Tribeca, BFI London, the Melbourne Museum, the Art Gallery of Ontario, and broadcast widely. She's made works ranging from current affairs to IMAX, animation to VR, and even a residential school musical. In 2021 she received the Documentary Organization of Canada's Vanguard Award and in 2022 she was selected for a Chicken & Egg Award. Her 2024 hybrid feature documentary Wilfred Buck premiered in the DOX:AWARD section at CPH:DOX and was a top five audience pick at Hot Docs and won Best Canadian Film at Calgary Film Festival and the Women Inmate Jury Award at RIDM. Her short Lichen screened at Sundance in 2020 and Indictment: The Crimes of Shelly Chartier is one of the top watched documentaries on CBC, won the 2017 imagineNATIVE Best Doc award and was also co-produced by Lisa. Her Webby-nominated VR Biidaaban: First Light premiered at Tribeca Storyscapes in 2018, exhibited internationally to 25,000+ people, and won a Canadian Screen Award (Canada's Oscar), the second time she's received this honour. Transmissions, a 6000-square-foot immersive multimedia installation and sister project to Biidaaban, premiered in Vancouver in 2019 and was featured on the cover of The Georgia Straight. In 2016, she directed the VR Highway of Tears for CBC Radio's The Current which was nominated for a Canadian Association of Journalists award. In 2015 she was drama director for the 8 x 1 hour APTN/ZDF docudrama series 1491: The Untold Story Of The Americas Before Columbus, based on the bestselling book by Charles C. Mann, which was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award. She has an MFA in Film Production from York University (thesis prize) and is an alumna of the TIFF Talent and Writers Labs, Canadian Film Centre's Directors Lab, IDFA Summer School, CFC/NFB/Ford Foundation's Open Immersion VR Lab, and was a Fellow at the MIT Open Doc Lab. Cite this episode: Chicago Style Johal, Am. “Star Stories — with Lisa Jackson.” Below the Radar, SFU's Vancity Office of Community Engagement. Podcast audio, February 4, 2025. https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/episodes/261-lisa-jackson.html.
Paul Rowley, an acclaimed filmmaker, visual artist, writer, director, editor, cinematographer, producer, and co-founder of Still Films, hails from Dublin, Ireland, and currently resides in Brooklyn. Delving into filmmaking in 1995, Rowley has crafted an impressive repertoire encompassing over 40 shorts, features, documentaries, video installations, and experimental films. Recognized as the Irish Film NY Rising Star and a two-time IFTA nominee for his documentary works, Rowley has garnered accolades from the Irish Arts Council, including the Glen Dimplex award from the Irish Museum of Modern Art and the Irish American Art Award. He is a distinguished member of the Brooklyn Filmmakers Collective. In 2007, Rowley co-established Dublin's renowned production house, STILL FILMS, where he serves as co-director. The company's debut feature documentary, "SEAVIEW," debuted at the Berlin Film Festival in 2008, followed by the co-directed venture "Build Something Modern" in 2010 with Nicky Gogan. Since then, Still Films has continuously impressed audiences across prestigious platforms like Sundance, SXSW, New York Film Festival, Hot Docs, Pompidou Centre Paris, among others. His recent acclaimed work, "THE RED TREE," sheds light on the clandestine history of Italian gay deportees under Mussolini's Fascist rule in the 1930s, notably showcased at CCI's Addressing the Nations early in 2021. "THIS ONE'S FOR THE LADIES," a project Rowley shot and produced in collaboration with director Gene Graham, premiered at SXSW 2018, clinching a special jury award and securing distribution by NEON. Paul Rowley's dedication to merging art with activism is evident in his role as the video director for Gays Against Guns in New York City, a feature documentary focusing on the movement battling the gun violence epidemic in the United States, particularly impacting LGBTQ+ individuals and marginalized communities. With a rich tapestry of awards and accolades adorning his career, Paul Rowley stands as a visionary storyteller committed to reshaping narratives through the fusion of art and activism.
本集來賓是紀錄片《XiXi》的導演吳璠與製作人 Venice de Castro Atienza。電影的主角 XiXi （曦曦）是一位居住法國的中國籍表演藝術家，她離開前夫與小女兒，在歐洲各地流浪旅行與表演行為藝術。同時，前夫向法國政府申請剝奪 XiXi 對女兒的監護權，她也必須捍衛自己的監護權。XiXi 必須在追尋自由、成為自己與留在女兒身邊之間，進行困難的抉擇與奮鬥，同時 XiXi 也直面了與自己母親之間複雜的關係，與她人生過去的痛苦經歷。導演吳璠來自台灣，製作人 Venice de Castro Atienza 來自菲律賓，兩人在就讀 Doc Nomads 電影碩士班時認識。畢業之後，她們一起創立了以室友的貓為名的 Svemirko Film 紀錄片製作品牌，這個名字的含義是「親愛的小宇宙」與「宇宙中的小外星人」。吳璠與 Venice 分享了在柏林遇見了本片主角 XiXi 的過程；Venice 第一次終於親眼見到 XiXi 的場景；吳璠如何平衡作為紀錄片導演的同時也是 XiXi 摯友的雙重身分；拍下 XiXi 與母親談論起自己兒時被性侵的沈重畫面後，製作團隊如何謹慎地處理這個重要的場景。「這是一部關於友情的故事。」導演吳璠這麼說。吳璠與 XiXi 相遇後建立起的友情是紀錄片開始的契機，而紀錄片拍攝過程長達七年，得以順利完成，更要歸功於團隊中所有人們都與彼此建立起深厚且互相信賴的友誼。《XiXi》是一部台灣、菲律賓、韓國跨國合製的紀錄片，攝於法國、德國與中國，影片素材橫跨十二年。《XiXi》是本屆台灣國際女性影展「台灣競賽單元」入圍作品，目前已奪得臺北電影節最佳剪接獎、加拿大國際紀錄片影展 Hot Docs 最佳國際新銳導演獎，入選韓國釜山國際影展，並也獲得金馬獎最佳紀錄片提名及最佳剪輯獎提名。《XiXi》在2024女性影展的放映時間：2024/10/22 (二) 16:10 2024/10/26 (六) 18:50 ★ 映後座談場預告片｜https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar3eLzQ16SU第31屆台灣國際女性影展「空隙Spacing」影展日期｜2024/10/18-27影展地點｜台北光點華山電影館購票連結｜https://gimpod.me/xixi-ticket《Z色派對》由鬼島之音 Ghost Island Media 製作、出品 主持 - ZUKKIM 張竹芩 & ZOE 李菁琪 企劃、執行 - 葉阿亭剪接、混音 - 小蔡監製 - Emily Y. Wu 追蹤我們的社群Facebook：https://fb.com/ghostislandme/IG：https://instagram.com/ghostislandme/官網：https://ghostisland.media/合作：web@ghostisland.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anna Kendrick discusses her new film “Woman of the Hour” in which she stars and directs. Editor-in-Chief of “The Princeton Review,” Rob Franek, gives students tips on what they should consider when selecting their future university. Plus, Hoda and Jenna share new documentary releases to look out for.
Amy Nicholson is a New York-based filmmaker and commercial director whose projects often explore the essence of Americana with a humorous eye and a warm respect for her subjects. Nicholson's most recent documentary, a short titled Pickle, won multiple audience awards, was selected for The New York Times' Op-Docs, and was featured on the Criterion Collection alongside Errol Morris' Gates of Heaven. Pickle was also nominated for an IDA Award and Cinema Eye Honors. Nicholson has produced and directed several features. Zipper: Coney Island's Last Wild Ride won the Special Jury Prize at DOCNYC and was held over twice at the IFC Center. Muskrat Lovely premiered at the Hamptons International Film Festival and was broadcast on Independent Lens. Nicholson's films have screened at Hot Docs, Sheffield, Full Frame, DOK Leipzig, BFI London, Camden, Traverse City, Rooftop Films, and the MoMA. They have been reviewed by Variety, Indiewire, The Hollywood Reporter, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. HAPPY CAMPERS chronicles the final days of a working-class summer colony in a scrappy trailer park that just happens to hold the secret to a rich life. In a waterfront campground off the coast of Virginia, residents spend their summers living spitting distance apart in rust-bitten RVs. They chuckle about the modest rent they pay for a million-dollar location, but what makes them the luckiest people in the world is more than just stunning sunsets, it's the community they've created. Beneath cliched trailer park stereotypes lies an unlikely utopia where all are welcome. Neighbors help each other out, and share everything from power tools to simple pleasures. Loneliness and isolation are inconceivable. When their affordable paradise is sold to developers, the residents brace for eviction and the loss of friendships that span generations. They hold tight to their final days in the sun. The well-heeled crowd that takes their place will never be as wealthy. HAPPY CAMPERS: NEW TRAILER: Embed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJevuuNAxfU Connect more with me and join my newsletter: https://www.chonacas.com/links/
Margaret Atwood joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Varieties of Exile,” by Mavis Gallant, which was published in The New Yorker in 1976. Atwood is the author of more than forty books of poetry and fiction, including the novels “The Handmaid's Tale” and “The Testaments” and the story collection “Old Babes in the Wood,” which was published earlier this year. This is the first episode of the New Yorker Fiction Podcast to be recorded in front of a live audience. It was taped at the Hot Docs podcast festival, in Toronto, on October 21, 2023.
In this live discussion from the Hot Docs festival, Africas VS. America host Matthew Amha joins Falen Johnson on stage to speak about the stories journalists choose to tell — and how they tell them. He reflects on the personal cost of infusing his own experiences into his journalism, and how he navigated the MOVE organization's historically fraught relationship with the media.
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