By: Peggy Homan Think back to a time when Toronto wasn’t the only city in Canada with an NBA team. In 1995, the Vancouver Grizzlies burst onto the scene full of promise and excitement, energizing the city and dazzling fans. One of those fans, a tiny 7-year old girl who was instantly mesmerized by the … Continue reading
By: Paula Navratil Filmed over a 15 year period, Bojan Bodružić’s The Museum of Forgotten Triumphs documents the life of his grandparents through their own words and memories. Like conversations we all wish to have with our ancestors, this film threads together stories from the everyday with memories of the devastation of war. Through home videos … Continue reading
By: Paula Navratil Fumbling towards understanding the world is the most familiar format for most coming-of-age stories, but Anthem of a Teenage Prophet overlays the exploration of death as an extension of life to make for a more complex and fresh approach. Where there is darkness you will also find light. We were excited to get a … Continue reading
Paris Barclay is one of the most reputable TV directors of Hollywood with an impeccable three-decade-long trajectory. A two-time Emmy award-winner, Barclay has directed episodes on a number of incredible shows including Scandal, Empire and The Good Wife. In advance of his VIFF Creator Talk on Saturday, October 6, 2018, we’ve rounded up 5 reasons … Continue reading
By: Jordyn Rochwerg There are so many amazing films this year including a selection of Must See BC films all created by local artists – it’s nearly impossible to choose! We were excited to get the opportunity to chat with Sean Devlin, the writer and director of one of the Must See BC films, When … Continue reading
By: Zelia Fernandez In a world where the simple utterance of the word refugee can illicit such a strong polarizing reaction, it seemed to be the perfect environment for director Debra Kellner to release her documentary, Inside my Heart. For two and a half years, Kellner accompanied three families of refugees on their journey to … Continue reading
