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Film
Resident Evil 5 platform collapse sends zombie actors to hospital
UPDATED: The film’s coproducers issue a statement on the the accident, which sent 10 to hospital early Tuesday morning.
Marc-Andre Grondin top-lines L’Affaire Dumont
The $5 million film, directed by Quebec’s Daniel “Podz” Grou, tells the true story of a man jailed for a rape he insists he never committed, and a single mother who sets out to prove his innocence.
Sixteen injured in Cinespace stage collapse
The accident on the Resident Evil 5 set has sent 10 cast and crew members to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Hot Docs programmer Karina Rotenstein departing
The festival programming manager is leaving to pursue other opportunities after four years in the role.
Looking for ‘Euphoria’ in Manitoba
Production on the indie road film has just begun in the province, marking the first feature film for director Paula Kelly.
NFB’s Bar Code project gives life to inanimate objects
In this Playback Q&A, NFB’s Hugues Sweeney talks about engaging Canadians with the story of everyday objects through an innovative partnership with ARTE France.
Reviewed! French Immersion
Opening today in Ontario and Quebec, Kevin Tierney’s directorial debut generates a wide range of reaction from the regions’ critics.
City Life Film Project gets new funding prize from Harold Greenberg Fund
The organization contributes a $10,000 development loan and sponsorship dollars to the training program for young filmmakers.
VIFF 2011: Tibetan film takes Dragons and Tigers Award
Cinematographer-turned-feature director Sonthar Gyal takes the Vancouver fest prize for The Sun-Beaten Path.
Vic Sarin’s Desert Riders leads the Canadian class of VIFF 2011
In all, 10 Canadian films will receive their world premiere at the Vancouver International Film Festival, as part of its Canadian Images sidebar.
Eco-terrorist doc wins $25,000 Bamboo Shoots prize
A film about logger-turned-eco-terrorist Grant Hadwin earns the nod for its theatrical potential and sound financial backing, Bamboo Shoots’ Bob Crowe tells Playback.
Charlotte Cook named Hot Docs director of programming
The former BBC exec and Edinburgh Film Festival programmer is filling the role left by previous director Sean Farnel.
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