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Before receiving an Oscar nod for his debut narrative short film, Vincent René-Lortie was ready to quit filmmaking. “It was a hard time for me. We just got out of the pandemic, and I wasn’t making any money,” says the Montreal-born director on a video call from Los Angeles. “I …
Read More »Man’s dying wish was to see Dune. Film’s director made that happen months before its release
A palliative care patient’s end-of-life wish was to see the second installment of filmmaker Denis Villeneuve’s Dune before he passed. The Quebec filmmaker and his team rushed to make it happen almost two months before the film’s premiere and just days before the man died. It began in early January when …
Read More »U of A fires director of Sexual Assault Centre for signing letter questioning attacks on Israeli women
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The University of Alberta has fired Samantha Pearson, the director of the Sexual Assault Centre after she signed an open letter penned by ousted Ontario MPP Sarah Jama that calls into question whether Israeli women were subjected to rape and sexual violence …
Read More »TIFF 2023: A rare diagnosis is a source of pain and joy in director Molly McGlynn’s ‘Fitting In’ – Toronto
Molly McGlynn always knew she was going to make a movie based on her experience with a reproductive disorder that changed her life in “unimaginable ways.” But the Montreal-born filmmaker first wanted to get her “sea legs” in the industry by working on other projects. After making several short films …
Read More »Jays reliever Bass meets with Pride Toronto director after apologizing for post
TORONTO – Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass said he’s “in a better place moving forward” after speaking with Pride Toronto’s executive director in the wake of his social media post that supported anti-2SLGBTQ+ boycotts. Bass, who made a public apology last week, said he had a “really good conversation” with …
Read More »Pride Toronto director weighs in on Bass apology
TORONTO – Pride Toronto executive director Sherwin Modeste says Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass’s apology for supporting anti-2SLGBTQ+ boycotts on social media was a “first step,” but adds it’s important “it goes beyond an apology.” “I think we need to start seeing a little bit more accountability in relation to …
Read More »Pride Toronto director says Jays have opportunity
TORONTO – Pride Toronto executive director Sherwin Modeste feels the Toronto Blue Jays have an opportunity to turn a player’s negative action into a positive. Blue Jays reliever Anthony Bass apologized Tuesday for expressing support on social media for anti-2SLGBTQ+ boycotts of Target and Bud Light. A day earlier, he …
Read More »Grand Theatre artistic director to step down after 7 years – London
The Grand Theatre’s artistic director is stepping down after seven years of spearheading numerous productions, some even amidst a global pandemic, in London, Ont. Dennis Garnhum’s resignation was announced at the end of the theatre’s 2021/22 annual general meeting on Tuesday, saying that he will take his final bow at …
Read More »Director got death threats over film poster featuring Hindu goddess. Now she’s getting a protest screening
This story contains an image of the film poster. Filmmaker Leena Manimekalai is still being harassed online, though it’s been months since the director tweeted a poster for her documentary short that depicted the Hindu goddess Kali holding a Pride flag and smoking a cigarette. At the time, the Indian director …
Read More »‘It’s definitely bittersweet’: Longtime executive director leaving Cinéfest Sudbury for new job
The longtime executive director of Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival is leaving for another job. The board announced Wednesday that Tammy Frick is departing. She has accepted a position in Toronto as chief executive officer (CEO) of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. Her last day at Cinéfest will be …
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