A lot can change in the span of a decade. During this time film studies at the University of Toronto has progressed from a college-controlled programme into an independent Cinema Studies Institute.
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Keep ReadingIt’s been a big year for alumni of Concordia’s Film Production programme. Two former students have propelled themselves into the Oscar race.
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Keep Reading"Private broadcasters should respect the conditions of their licence and public broadcasters should get back exactly what their name calls for — public broadcasting."
Keep ReadingDirector Shannon Walsh reflects on bringing the social-change aspect of documentary into the process behind the camera.
Keep ReadingCanadian film funding received further consideration as it pertains to independent documentaries and the big public spenders like CBC and the NFB.
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Of starfish and jellyfish“Isn’t it better to have a lot of people seeing films that convince them to make a little bit of change, instead of only a few people seeing films
Keep ReadingHow do we figure out new rules with a policy framework that still has Canadian culture and cultural job protection in the mix?
Keep ReadingWatching Marcel Ophüls’ films again was both a thrilling and enriching experience. There was still something new to discover in every one of them.
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