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Saskatchewan’s Super 8 superstar

Filmmaker Dianne Ouellette (pictured left) was one of three winners of the Kodak Super 8 Filmmaking Challenge at Slamdance.

January 26, 2016

In brief: Awards news, Canadians at Berlin

Conquering Lion’s The Illegal heads to Berlin’s market, while Canadians shine on the North American and world stage.

January 22, 2016

In brief: Int’l festival updates, Between season 2

Production begins on Between (pictured) season two, festival updates for Rotterdam, Sundance and Berlin and more news from the week to date.

January 14, 2016

Photo Gallery: Canadian talent at Palm Springs fest

A selection of photos from Telefilm’s Canada, A World of Talent networking event at Palm Springs International Film Festival.

January 7, 2016

10 Canadian films added to Palm Springs lineup

Andrew Cividino’s Sleeping Giant (pictured) will make its U.S. premiere in the California festival’s New Voices/New Visions program.

December 22, 2015

How to Plan an Orgy, My Enemies added to Slamdance

Several Canadian short films were also added to the festival’s program, including Fantavious Fritz’s Lewis. (How to Plan an Orgy in a Small Town pictured.)

December 8, 2015

How Natasha got Bill Marks to turn arthouse

Playback caught up with Marks (pictured) at Whistler about finding an audience for the English- and Russian-language feature from David Bezmozgis.

December 8, 2015

WFF ’15: Jamie M. Dagg’s River takes home three prizes

The Canada-Laos copro was the big winner at the 15th edition of the festival, which wrapped Sunday.

December 7, 2015

Production spotlight: Mexico

Indie production is ramping up in Mexico, its Los Cabos International Film Festival is growing and Canadians are eyeing south of the (U.S.) border opportunities.

November 30, 2015