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David Cuevas

David Cuevas is a filmmaker and writer based in Ottawa, Ontario. With his limited time, he can be seen trekking between Toronto and Montreal to avoid the cataclysmic mundanity of the National Capital bore. You can also find the man of the hour at prestigious film festival events around the globe, with prior journalistic history with festivals such as Cannes, Berlin, Sundance, IFFR, and TIFF. During the hot summer nights, David works as an associate programmer for the Ottawa International Animation Festival. David has written for various publications including POV Magazine, Next Best Picture, In Review Online, The Playlist, and ASIFA. He is also the Festivals Editor for FilmHounds Magazine. David funds his short film Ouvre on the side. David Cuevas was last seen as a filmmaker at the 2023 Fantasia Film Festival with his short film Avulsion.

Locarno Film Festival to Screen New Documentaries from Wang Bing, Ben Rivers, Radu Jude

by David Cuevas
July 10, 2024
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Locarno Film Festival announces line-up for 2024 edition, including new documentaries by Wang Bing, Ben Rivers, and Radu Jude.

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A Fidai Film Review: Images Speak Louder Than Words

by David Cuevas
July 5, 2024
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A Fidai Film reclaims images from the Palestinian archive that were previously stolen by the Israeli Defense Force.

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Montreal’s Fantasia Film Festival Announces Full 2024 Lineup

by David Cuevas
July 3, 2024
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2024 Fantasia Film Festival line-up includes the Canadian features Adrianne & the Castle, VOÏVOD: We Are Connected, and Me and My Victim.

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Pirópolis Review: Valparaíso on Fire

by David Cuevas
July 2, 2024
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Pirópolis observes the efforts of firefighters in Valparaíso, Chile as they try to contain forest fires while the flames of cultural unrest burn around them.

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Eduardo Williams on the Radical Cinema of The Human Surge 3

by David Cuevas
June 28, 2024
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Eduardo Williams discusses The Human Surge 3 and using a 360° virtual reality camera to morph and dissolve the borders of cinema.

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Controversy? What Controversy? – 20 Years of Fahrenheit 9/11

by David Cuevas
June 25, 2024
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Revisiting Fahrenheit 9/11, Michael Moore's controversial documentary, box office hit, and Palme d'Or winner upon its 20th anniversary.

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Wild Feast Review: A Plentiful Québécois Nature Doc

by David Cuevas
June 15, 2024
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Wild Feast (Féstin boréal) offers an atmospheric and artistic portrait of Mother Nature.

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Made In Ethiopia Review: When China Meets Ethiopia

by David Cuevas
June 14, 2024June 17, 2024
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Made in Ethiopia observes the plight of workers in the Eastern Industry Zone of Dukem, Ethiopia.

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Return to Reason Review: Man Ray Restored and Remastered

by David Cuevas
June 13, 2024March 19, 2025
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Four short films by Man Ray receive a restoration and new soundtracks that accentuate Dadaism and Surrealism in the anthology Return to Reason.

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