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Issue 119

A Tale of Two Cities: Halifax and Edmonton

by Marc Glassman
July 2, 2024
Essays/Features

Reflections upon the growth of regional filmmaking as the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) set up shop in Edmonton and Halifax.

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Taking Stock of Hot Docs

by Ezra Winton
March 27, 2024
Essays/Features/Hot Docs

Where does Hot Docs stand? Assessing the documentary festival at 30.

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A Century of City Symphonies

by Justine Smith
February 19, 2024
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Has the form of the city symphony changed in the 21st Century? From Manhatta to My Winnipeg, a tour through cities on film.

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Julie Shapiro Travels to Canadaland

by Samantha Hodder
February 8, 2024
Features/Industry

Podcast giant Julie Shapiro joined the Canadaland team in 2023 following extensive experience in the foundational days of podcasting.

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To See and Be Seen: Webcam Videos and Documentary

by Jill Blackmore Evans
January 9, 2024
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What role does the webcam for documentary and its relationship with experimental media? It becomes a tool of self-expression for many artists.

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Mr. Smith Explores London

by Daniel Glassman
January 3, 2024
Essays/Features

John Smith is a London-based experimental filmmaker whose works include Hackney Marshes, Blight, Citadel, and The Girl Chewing Gum.

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Quebec’s Regional Filmmakers Speak Up

by Jocelyne Clarke
December 27, 2023
Features/Industry

Quebec independent filmmaker and producers discuss regional filmmaking, representation, and a "Manifesto for Territorial Diversity.”

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Skills, Desires, and Dispositions of a Documentary Filmmaker

by Shannon Walsh
December 15, 2023
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Governor General's Award winner Shannon Walsh offers pro tips for documentary filmmakers about storytelling, relationships, ethics and adaptation.

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Encounters at Montreal’s RIDM

by Matthew Hays
November 13, 2023
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Highlights at RIDM 2023 include While the Green Grass Grows, La garde blanche, and Mambar Pierrette.

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A Canadian Oscar Winner Comes Home

by Judy Wolfe
October 2, 2023
Features

Brigitte Berman's Academy Award winning documentary Artie Shaw: Time Is All You've Got receives new life in a restoration.

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