Best Téléfilms Podcasts (2024)

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Thanks Telefilm - BLACKBERRY by Matt Johnson (dir/writer) 22:17

13d ago22:17

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Lindsey Campbell and Mark Davies discuss the film BLACKBERRY as part of their series THANKS TELEFILM. This is where they examine federally funded films. Will they say "Thanks Telefilm!" OR "Thanks Telefilm?" In BLACKBERRY, Matt Johnson (Nirvana the Band the Show) explores the incredible growth and tragic collapse of the world's first smartphone and…

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Nisreen Barker Interview - ARAB WOMEN SAY WHAT?! 29:28

5d ago29:28

29:28

Christian Zyp interviews Nisreen Barker about her Alberta filmed documentary ARAB WOMEN SAY WHAT?! It was shot in Alberta with unadulterated truth and complexity. You can stream it for free at NFB.ca ARAB WOMEN SAY WHAT?! paints an unparalleled portrait of Arab women living in Canada. The film offers a counter-mainstream narrative that embraces the…

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VIncenzo Natali Interview - CUBE and NOTHING - CUFF 2024 32:24

5d ago32:24

32:24

Christian Zyp interviews Canadian cinematic legend Vincenzo Natali about the two films he has featured at the Calgary Underground FIlm Festival (CUFF), CUBE (1997) and NOTHING (2003). They will be screened over April 20-21 at the Globe Cinema. Vincenzo Natali reminisces about these spiritual sequels, CUBE and NOTHING. In CUBE, without remembering h…

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Michael Peterson (dir) - DEPARTMENT OF PARANORMAL AFFAIRS - CUFF 2024 19:40

7d ago19:40

19:40

Christian Zyp interviews Michael Peterson (dir) about the Alberta filmed series DEPARTMENT OF PARANORMAL AFFAIRS. It screens as part of the Calgary Underground FIlm Festival (CUFF) Sat April 27th at 4:30 pm at the Globe Cinema. You know all of the monsters from scary stories? They’re totally real, but they’re just trying to get by like the rest of …

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Maxwell Nalevansky Interview - RATS! - CUFF 2024 17:32

7d ago17:32

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Lucas Anders interview Maxwell Nalevansky (dir) about his film RATS! screening as part of the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) on Sat April 20th at the Globe CInema. In RATS! the summer just got a lot shorter for Raphael Tinski. It's 2007 and the peak of emo-culture is in full swing. Raphael just got arrested by a psychotic cop. Raphael jus…

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Tim Rutherford, Cody Kennedy, Josh Lenner and Kevin Martin Interview - THE LAST VIDEO STORE - CUFF 2024 45:30

7d ago45:30

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Christian Zyp interviews Tim Rutherford, Cody Kennedy, Josh Lenner and Kevin Martin about their film THE LAST VIDEO STORE. It's making its southern Alberta premiere at the Calgary Underground Film Festival Sat April 20th at 9:45 pm at the Globe Cinema. It also screens Sun April 28 at 3:45 pm. In this love letter to the era of the video store, THE L…

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Caden Douglas (dir/writer) Interview - MOTHER FATHER SISTER BROTHER FRANK - CUFF 2024 19:43

13d ago19:43

19:43

Lucas Anders interviews Caden Douglas (dir/writer) about his film MOTHER FATHER SISTER BROTHER FRANK. It makes its Canadian Premiere at the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) on Fri April 26th @ 7pm at the Globe CInema. In MOTHER FATHER SISTER BROTHER FRANK, the Jennings family couldn’t be more painfully suburban, but when asshole Uncle Frank…

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Nathan Tape (dir/writer) & Tim Cairo (writer/prod) Interview - OFF RAMP - CUFF 2024 36:51

21d ago36:51

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Christian Zyp interviews Nathan Tape (dir/writer) & Tim Cairo (writer/prod) about their film OFF RAMP. It's making its Canadian Premiere at the Calgary Underground Film Festival April 22, 2024 @ 9:30 pm at the Globe Cinema. In OFF RAMP, a couple of lovable, degenerate Juggalos, Trey and Silas, journey through America's hellish underbelly to The Gat…

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Brenda Lieberman Interview - CALGARY UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL 2024 (CUFF) 25:27

27d ago25:27

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Christian Zyp spoke with Brenda Lieberman (Festival Director and Co-Programmer) about the 21st Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF). Catch it April 18-28, 2024 at the Globe Cinema. Brenda discusses the feature/documentary/short films, guests (John Waters & Vincenzo Natali), Albertan filmmakers and events surrounding the festival. Find out more …

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Sonya William (Director of N.I.C.E.) - The State of Independent Cinemas in Canada 27:55

29d ago27:55

27:55

Christian Zyp interviews Sonya WIlliam (Director of the Network of Independent Canadian Exhibitors) about the current state of operations for theatre owners and not-for-profit art house cinemas in Canada. The monopoly of Cineplex Entertainment in Canada combined with restrictions of "zoning" and "clean runs" are making it increasingly difficult to …

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Omar Mouallem Interview - MAKING KAYFABE 42:03

1M ago42:03

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Christian Zyp interviews Omar Mouallem (dir/prod) about his new documentary MAKING KAYFABE. It is screening on CBC Gem currently for free. MAKING KAYFABE is a documentary that revolves around Omar Mouallem venturing into the squared circle. Facing a midlife crisis, Oamr decided to tap into his childhood dream of wrestling to be his next project. En…

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Spencer Richard (SRVENT) Interview - DANCE WITH THE DEVIL 23:05

1M ago23:05

23:05

Christian Zyp interviews Spencer RIchard (writer/dir) about his new short film DANCE WITH THE DEVIL. It screens Fri March 22nd at the Capitol Theatre in Ft. Edmonton Park. DANCE WITH THE DEVIL is a spy thriller filmed in and around Edmonton.By CJSR 88.5 FM

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Justin Kueber Interview - LABELED: Missing, Murdered and Forgotten 20:56

2M ago20:56

20:56

Lucas Anders interviews Justin Kueber (dir) about his documentary "LABELED: Missing, Murdered and Forgotten". It screened as part of FAVA Fest. "LABELED: Missing, Murdered and Forgotten" is a harrowing, intimate journey into the lives of three Indigenous women who were abused, exploited, and harmed during their time in Edmonton’s sex industry.…

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Lindsey McIntyre Interview - NIGIQTUQ ᓂᒋᖅᑐᖅ (The South Wind) 23:40

2M ago23:40

23:40

Lucas Anders interviews Lindsey McIntyre (writer/dir) about the short film NIGIQTUQ ᓂᒋᖅᑐᖅ. It screened as part of FAVA Fest. Having left Nunavut with her mother Kumaa’naaq (koo-MAT-na) in 1938, young Marguerite must negotiate the unspoken pressures of being Inuk in her new life in the South. When an extraordinary letter arrives from home, Marguerit…

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Ryan Leedu Interview - NO BEDROOM Short Film 11:06

2M ago11:06

11:06

Mark Davies interviewed Ryan Leedu (dir/writer/prod) about his short film NO BEDROOM. In the film, a young woman selectively arranges viewings for her one-bedroom house, which she may not be genuine about actually renting. It screened as part of FAVA Fest 2024 and on Super Channel's Canadian Film Fest.…

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THE BOOK OF S.H.E. - Natalie Meyer Interview 32:24

2M ago32:24

32:24

Christian Zyp interviews Natalie Meyer (dir/prod) about her doc THE BOOK OF S.H.E. It screens Thurs Feb 29th at the Telus World of Science. You can find tickets at: Eventbrite.com "The Book of S.H.E." (acronym for Success.Heal.Emerge) is a documentary film that serves as an artistic collection of Natalie Meyer's creative body paint and set designs …

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KEVIN MARTIN (The Lobby DVD Shop) Outlaw Johnny Black, Suitable Flesh and Clive Barker's Underworld 31:43

3M ago31:43

31:43

Christian Zyp interviews Kevin Martin (The Lobby DVD Shop - 10815 82 Ave NW, Edm, AB) about some new releases at the store: OUTLAW JOHNNY BLACK - Cowboy Johnny Black (Michael Jai White) vows to gun down the man responsible for the death of his father. SUITABLE FLESH - Psychiatrist Elizabeth Derby (Heather Graham) becomes obsessed with helping a you…

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BOIL ALERT - Michelle Thrush (Exec Prod) Interview 22:35

3M ago22:35

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Christian Zyp interviews Michelle Thrush (Exec Prod) about the film BOIL ALERT. The documentary screens at Metro CInema Wed Feb 7, 2024 @ 6:30 pm. It's a FREE screening presented by Northwest Fest and the University of Alberta for International Week. Michelle is a Nehiyaw performing artist (actress, producer, activist and more). BOIL ALERT follows …

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Oscar Nominations 2024 Roundtable 41:19

3M ago41:19

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Lindsey Campbell, Mark Davies and Christian Zyp discuss the four major awards nominations for the 2024 Oscars... and more.By CJSR 88.5 FM

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THE BLOODY BROOD - Jason Pichonsky (Film Historian) 34:13

3M ago34:13

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Christian Zyp interviews Jason Pichonsky (Film Historian) about the film THE BLOODY BROOD directed by Canadian Julian Roffman. You can find the film through Kino Lorber home video. Two years before directing the 3-D cult favorite THE MASK (1961), Julian Roffman made his feature directorial debut with this early canuxploitation film, THE BLOODY BROO…

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BARBARIC RITES - Daniel Demchuk (Series Programmer) 31:18

4M ago31:18

31:18

Christian Zyp interviews Daniel Demchuk about the series called BARBARIAN RITES that he curated for Metro Cinema. It's an exploration of the origins and evolution of Sword and Sorcery films, through its dark beginnings at the drive in theatre to its box office glories and its reign as king over the b movie circuit. See CONAN THE BARBARIAN (1982) Fr…

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Moving Radio: 2023 In Review 57:19

4M ago57:19

57:19

We take a look back at just few of the interviews and pieces over the last 12 months: HOW TO RUIN THE HOLIDAY (Arlen Konopaki & Kevin Gillese), THE AMITYVILLE CURSE (film historian Jason Pichonsky), SPIN THE WHEEL (Preston Ewasiuk, David Heacock & Neil Chase), RELAX, I'M FROM THE FUTURE (Luke Higginson), BLACK BARBIE (Lagueria Davis), Thanks Telefi…

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Moving Radio X-Mas 2023 - A Karate Christmas Miracle 35:30

4M ago35:30

35:30

Christian Zyp, Mark Davies & Lucas Anders take a look at another terrible X-Mas movie. This year, it's A KARATE CHRISTMAS MIRACLE from director Julie Kimmel. It's written by Ken Del Vecchio, Julie Kimmel & David Landau. A KARATE CHRISTMAS MIRACLE focuses on 10-year-old Jesse Genesis as he creates a "12 Days of Christmas List" of tasks to honour his…

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CHASING CHASING AMY - Sav Rodgers Interview - CUFF.Docs 2023 14:22

5M ago14:22

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Lindsey Campbell interviews Sav Rogers (director) about the doc CHASING CHASING AMY. It screens Thursday November 23rd at 7 pm as part of CUFF.Docs at the Globe Cinema. CHASING CHASING AMY is a trans coming of age love story documentary, set against the backdrop of an indie film that solidified some careers and damaged others. Featuring interviews …

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THE MASK (1961) - Jason Pichonsky Interview 16:19

5M ago16:19

16:19

Originally aired on Jan 15, 2015. Here is an interview about the restored re-release of the original Canadian horror film, 1961's THE MASK. Jason Pichonsky does the commentary track on the release and gives us some historical context about the film. In THE MASK (1961), a young archaeologist believes he is cursed by a mask that causes him to have we…

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THE J-HORROR VIRUS - Sarah Appleton and Jasper Sharp Interview - CUFF.Docs 22:45

5M ago22:45

22:45

Christian Zyp interviews Sarah Appleton and Jasper Sharp (co-directors) about their documentary THE J-HORROR VIRUS. It screens as part of CUFF.Docs Sat Nov 25th @ 9:30 pm at the Globe Cinema in Calgary. THE J-HORROR VIRUS charts the origins, evolution and diffusion across the world of a distinctive brand of made-in-Japan supernatural chillers featu…

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BOIL ALERT - Layla Staat Interview - CUFF.Docs 2023 26:53

6M ago26:53

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Christian Zyp interviews Layla Staat about the documentary BOIL ALERT. It screens Sat Nov 25th at 4:30 pm as part of CUFF.Docs at the Globe Cinema in Calgary. Layla Staats and Michelle Thrush will be in attendance for a Q&A following the screening. BOIL ALERT follows activist Layla Staats as she embarks on a dual journey to explore the Indigenous r…

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ENTER THE CLONES OF BRUCE - David Gregory (director) - CUFF.Docs 2023 31:50

6M ago31:50

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Christian Zyp interviews David Gregory (director) about his doc ENTER THE CLONES OF BRUCE. It screens as part of CUFF.Docs Fri Nov 24th @ 9:15 pm at the Globe Cinema in Calgary. A look at the history, controversy, and legacy behind one of the most bizarre and successful genres in movie history: the Bruce Lee exploitation craze. When Bruce Lee died …

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DAWN, HER DAD AND THE TRACTOR - Shelly Thompson (director) - Broad View Film Festival 15:19

6M ago15:19

15:19

Mark Davies spoke with Shelly Thompson (director) about her film DAWN, HER DAD AND THE TRACTOR. It screens as part of the Broad View International FIlm Festival Saturday November 11th @ 4pm at Metro Cinema. Set on a Nova Scotia dairy farm, John Andrew has just lost his wife Miranda to cancer. When a young woman with a startling resemblance to Miran…

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BETWEEN WAVES - Virginia Abramovich Interview - Broad View International Film Festival 18:08

6M ago18:08

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Lucas Anders interviews Virginia Abramovich (director) about her film BETWEEN WAVES. It screens as pat of the Broad View International Film Festival. It screens Friday November 10th at 9:15pm at Metro Cinema. In BETWEEN WAVES, a woman pursues her missing lover, a quantum physicist, by crossing into a parallel dimension after his presumed death. Fol…

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SUMMER QAMP - Jen Markowitz (director) Interview 21:21

6M ago21:21

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Christian Zyp interviews Jen Markowitz (director) about their doc SUMMER QAMP. It screens Sat Nov 4th @ 4pm at the Metro Cinema. It's presented by Rainbow Visions FIlm Festival and NorthWest Fest. SUMMER QAMP focuses on the staff and attendees of Camp fYrefly, a haven for LGBTQ2S+ teens, far away from the fierce political battle currently being wag…

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HOW TO RUIN THE HOLIDAYS-Kevin Gillese (writer) and Arlen Konopaki (director) Interview 20:56

6M ago20:56

20:56

Lucas Anders interviews Kevin Gillese (writer) and Arlen Konopaki (director) about their feature film HOW TO RUIN THE HOLIDAYS. It screens at Metro CInema on Nov 6, 2023 @ 7:00 pm. This is the Edmonton premiere of the film for Arlen and Kevin who had the roots of their careers planted here. HOW TO RUIN THE HOLIDAYS focuses on a struggling comedian …

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CABIN MUSIC - James Carson (director/producer) Interview 33:17

6M ago33:17

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Christian Zyp interviews James Carson (director/producer) about his film CABIN MUSIC. NorthWest Fest presents the screening on Saturday, November 4 at 7pm at Metro Cinema. JAMES CARSON IN ATTENDANCE FOR POST-SCREENING Q&A! After walking away from the conservatory, renowned pianist (and Edmonton native) James Carson backpacks overland from Spain to …

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DEPARTED SENIORS - Clare Cooney (director) And Yani Gellman (actor) - NWFF 2023 26:25

6M ago26:25

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Lucas Anders interviews about their film DEPARTING SENIORS. It makes its Canadian Premiere as part of North West Fear Fest on Thurs Oct 18th @ 9:15 at Metro Cinema. In DEPARTING SENIORS, a masked killer stalks the halls of a high school. A student named Javier finds himself (due to a nasty fall) with an unexpected new ability: the power to see thro…

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SLEEPAWAY CAMP - Jeff Hayes (author of "Sleepaway Camp: Making the Movie and Reigniting the Campfire" 32:03

7M ago32:03

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Christian Zyp interviews Jeff Hayes (author of "Sleepaway Camp: Making the Movie and Reigniting the Campfire") about the 40th anniversary screening of SLEEPAWAY CAMP as part of Northwest Fear Fest. See it Friday, October 20, 2023 at 11:00 PM at the Metro Cinema. SLEEPAWAY CAMP (1983) cult slasher horror movie from the mind of Robert Hiltzik, who se…

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JERICHO RIDGE - Will Gilby (writer/director) - NWFF 2023 22:51

7M ago22:51

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Christian Zyp interviews Will Gilby (writer/director) about his feature film JERICHO RIDGE. It screens Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 9:15 PM at Metro Cinema as part of Northwest Fear Fest. From first time feature filmmaker Will Gilbey comes a non-stop, white-knuckle siege thriller in the vein of classics like "Assault on Precinct 13" and "VFW"! Th…

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HOW TO KILL MONSTERS - Stuart Sparke (dir) & Lyndsey Craine (actor) Interview 22:44

7M ago22:44

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Christian Zyp interviews Stuart Sparke (dir) & Lyndsey Craine (actor) about their film HOW TO KILL MONSTERS. See the film Friday, October 20, 2023 at Metro Cinema as part of North West Fear Fest. Jamie Lancaster (Lyndsey Craine) is the sole survivor of a blood-drenched massacre at a remote cabin in the woods. Claiming that her friends were torn apa…

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THE LAST VIDEO STORE - Interview with Cody Kennedy, Tim Rutherford, Josh Lenner & Kevin Martin 1:24:29

7M ago1:24:29

1:24:29

Christian Zyp has a virtual roundtable with the creative powers behind THE LAST VIDEO STORE. Cody Kennedy & Tim Rutherford (co-directors) as well as the stars Josh Lenner (as Viper Jackson) and Kevin Martin (as Kevin). It screens Sunday, October 22, 2023 7:00 PM at Metro Cinema as past of North West Fear Fest 2023. With a setting based on star Kevi…

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Dan Covert Interview - GEOFF McFETRIDGE: DRAWING A LIFE - EIFF 2023 20:33

7M ago20:33

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Lucas Anders interviews Dan Covert about his documentary GEOFF McFETRIDGE: DRAWING A LIFE. It's screening as part of the Edmonton International FIlm Festival Sat, Sep 23rd, 6:30 PM @ Muttart Theatre at the Stanley Milner. GEOFF McFETRIDGE: DRAWING A LIFE examines what defines a life. How do you decide what matters? Geoff McFetridge’s art is everywh…

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Jason William Lee Interview - LOST LAKE CONFESSIONS - EIFF 2023 20:05

7M ago20:05

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Lucas Anders interviews Jason William Lee (dir/writer/prod) about his film LOST LAKE CONFESSIONS. The film screens as part of the Edmonton International Film Festival Sun, Sept 24, 2023 @ 6:30 PM at the Muttart Theatre in the Stanley Milner Library. The filmmaker will be in attendance for a Q&A following the film. LOST LAKE CONFESSIONS follows the …

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Amanda Forbis and Wendy Tilby Interview - Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards 22:27

8M ago22:27

22:27

Lucas Anders interviews two winners of the 2023 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards, animators Amanda Forbis & Wendy Tilby. They discuss receiving the 2023 Distinguished Artist Award, the Oscar nomination of their animated short film THE FLYING SAILOR and more. FInd out more about THE FLYING SAILOR at https://www.nfb.ca/film/flying-sailor-th…

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Janet Pearlman - THE GIRL WITH THE RED BERET - EIFF 2023 16:08

8M ago16:08

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Christian Zyp interviews Janet Pearlman (director/writer/animator) of the short film THE GIRL WITH THE RED BERET. It screenas as part of EIFF Tue, Sep 26th, 12:10 PM @ Muttart Theatre at the Stanley Milner Library. THE GIRL WITH THE RED BERET encounters an array of colourful, extravagant characters during a wild ride on the Montreal metro in this a…

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EIFF 2023 Preview - Sydney Moule Interview 30:09

8M ago30:09

30:09

Christian Zyp interviews Sydney Moule (Executive Director) about the 37th annual OSCAR Qualifying Edmonton International FIlm Festival (EIFF). It takes place from Sept 21st - Oct 1st, 2023. Sydney discusses the screening locations (Metro Cinema, Muttart Theatre, Telus World of Science, Ledcor Theatre) and some of the highlights of the festival. Fin…

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Kevin Martin - The Lobby DVD Store 18th Anniversary 1:07:48

9M ago1:07:48

1:07:48

Christian Zyp interviews Kevin Martin about the 18th Anniversary of the Lobby DVD Shop on Whyte Ave in Edmonton, Alberta. In an age of streaming, The Lobby continues to exist in spite of the evolution of how we consume media. We discuss the store, the evolution of media, DEDfest and the future release of THE LAST VIDEO STORE.…

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Jason Pichonsky Interview - THE AMITYVILLE CURSE 20:29

10M ago20:29

20:29

Christian Zyp interviews film historian/director Jason Pichonsky about the film THE AMITYVILLE CURSE from Canadian International Pictures. Jason did the commentary track on this release giving a tonne of insight into the film. THE AMITYVILLE CURSE deviates from series formula, to surprising, amusing, and unsettling effect. Handsomely shot by Rodney…

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Berkley Brady - DARK NATURE Interview 20:21

10M ago20:21

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Lucas Anders interviews Berkley Brady (writer/director) about her film DARK NATURE. You can find it on most VOD platforms to rent. DARK NATURE tells the story of a therapy group that is forced to confront the monsters of their past when an isolated weekend retreat tests their emotional resilience and ability to survive…

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Thanks Telefilm - I LOVE MOVIES by Chandler Levack 18:23

10M ago18:23

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Lindsey Campbell & Mark Davies present another edition of THANKS TELEFILM where they examine films funded by Telefilm. This time it's writer/director/producer Chandler Levack's film I LOVE MOVIES. In I LIKE MOVIES Lawrence Kweller is an irascible, self- and movie-obsessed teenager living in the wilds of early-2000s Burlington, Ontario. He’s the kin…

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IMMEDIATE FAMILY - Denny Tedesco (director)- NorthWest Fest 2023 33:32

12M ago33:32

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Christian Zyp interviews Denny Tedesco (dir) about his documentary IMMEDIATE FAMILY. It screens Friday May 5th @ 7:00 pm as part of NorthWest Fest at the Metro Cinema. IMMEDIATE FAMILY is the true story of a group of close friends who became the studio band to the biggest stars of the 1970s and beyond, changing the course of musical history. The fi…

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COVER YOUR EARS - Sean Patrick Shaul (director)- NorthWest Fest 2023 12:02

12M ago12:02

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Mark Davies interviews Sean Patrick Shaul (dir/writer/prod) about his new documentary COVER YOUR EARS. It screens Monday May 8th as part of NorthWest Fest at the Metro Cinema. Sean and Kayvon Saremi (producer) will in attendance after the screening for a Q&A. COVER YOUR EARS... With such a powerful influence on all aspects of society, the messages …

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BLACK BARBIE - Lagueria Davis (director) - NorthWest Fest 2023 22:38

12M ago22:38

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Christian Zyp interviews Lagueria Davis (director) about her documentary BLACK BARBIE. It screens as part of NorthWest Fest Sat May 6th @ 2:15 pm at Metro CInema. BLACK BARBIE is a personal exploration that tells a richly archival, thought-provoking story that voices the insights and experiences of Beulah Mae Mitchell, who spent 45 years working at…

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