Tagged: film
A thematic deconstruction of HIM
Avarie McKinnon-Forgeron, Contributor Released on Sept. 19, Justin Tipping’s fourth film, HIM, explores the relationship between sacrifice and integrity in the pursuit of greatness. HIM follows the life of Cameron Cade, an aspiring professional...
Lights, camera, action on young filmmakers
Calgary International Film Festival and the next generation
Shaping a New Narrative: How One Woman is Redefining Indigenous Reconciliation through Business, Music, and Film
By Emma Marshall, Staff Writer Through her impactful music and film, Sandra Sutter has become a voice of Indigenous resilience. However, her behind-the-scenes work in the corporate world is laying the foundation for a...
Tales From The Rez contributes to the thriving Indigenous film scene
By James Windler, Contributor UPDATE: For the 24th annual season of CIFF, over 28,000 audience members were invited to attend and vote for their Audience Choice Award. This year, Tales From The Rez won...
What’s in-store for Alberta’s film industry?
Emma Duke, Staff writer When you think of the booming film industry, you probably think of places like Hollywood, Vancouver, Toronto or Montréal. But recent projects, funding, and developments are putting Calgary on the...
The eras of cinema through the years
Harneet Sumal, Contributor Imagination is the key that fuels creativity and storytelling. The birth of cinema inspired a new generation of people to tell stories through motion pictures. Going to the movies is a...
A summer with CIFF: Interning with a Film Festival
Miguel Oblea, Contributor As part of the Broadcast Media Studies program at Mount Royal University (MRU), I just recently finished my internship with the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF). From the start of May...
Review: How the mind-bending Everything Everywhere All at Once forged itself as a future classic
by Riggs Zyrille Vergara, Publishing Editor Every once in a while, a person comes across a film that is so impactful and monumental that it feels like being part of an experience that will be...
