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Alejandra De La Huerta

Alejandra De La Huerta is currently completing her studies at York University as a Media Arts student. She is with POV Magazine as a field placement student to learn more about documentaries, directors and the film industry. Alejandra has a strong passion for sharing stories on environmental issues and social justice and plans to make her own documentaries in the future. She enjoys photography and using 360 video to capture narratives through a new lens.

Manufacturing the Threat Review: The Secrets of Canadian Security

by Alejandra De La Huerta
February 1, 2024
Festivals/Reviews

In Manufacturing the Threat Amy Miller explores the story of Ana Korody and Omar Nuttall being manipulated for the Canada Day bomb plot in 2013 by the Canadian state.

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Rob Viscardis Shares the Making of Kirby’s House

by Alejandra De La Huerta
January 22, 2024
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Director Rob Viscardis discusses his short documentary Kirby's House, which premieres at this year's ReFrame Film Festival in Peterborough

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A letter featuring the mandate of the Documentary Organization of Canada, and minutes from the first meeting of the Canadian Independent Film Caucus.

The Documentary Organization of Canadian from 1983 to 2023: A Brief History

by Marc Glassman Barri Cohen Pat Mullen Alejandra De La Huerta
December 20, 2023
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A brief timeline of the Documentary Organization of Canada's first 40 years, from the Canadian Independent Film Caucus days to present.

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Coming Around Review: Faith, Family, and Figuring It All Out

by Alejandra De La Huerta
December 8, 2023
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In Coming Around, Sandra Itainen tells the story of a young queer Muslim woman named Eman who debates coming out to her religious mother.

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The Space Race Review: Tale of Black History Blasts Off

by Alejandra De La Huerta
December 6, 2023
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The Space Race shares the overlooked stories of Black astronauts like Charles Bolden.

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Q Review: A Personal Study of Faith and Family

by Alejandra De La Huerta
November 10, 2023
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In Q, Jude Chehab offers a personal study of her mother's relationship to the women's group Qubaysiat and its effect on their family.

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Previewing Reel Asian International Film Festival 2023

by Alejandra De La Huerta
November 8, 2023
Festivals

Reel Asian Artistic Director Aram Siu Wai Collier tells us about some of the documentary highlights at this year's film festival.

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Rendezvous with Madness Docs Spark Conversations About Mental Health

by Alejandra De La Huerta
October 25, 2023
Festivals

Highlights from Toronto's Rendezvous with Madness Festival include documentaries like back home and The Dependents that invite conversations about mental health.

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