Episode 9 drops Friday October 9th at 5pm with this most inspiring multi-disciplinary talent who tackles acting, producing, writing, directing, his music career with pure artistry. Watch for his latest film, Body and Bones opening … Continued
Episode 9: Joel Thomas Hynes
Joel Thomas Hynes. Actor, Producer, Screenwriter, Director, Musician, Governor General’s Award-winning novelist. His artistry spans across film, tv, novels and music and he’s excelled at each one. We catch up with the multi-talented artist about his latest film, Body and Bones, coping with bouts of existential loneliness, and keeping his Newfoundland roots.
Listen:
Reel World Film Festival
Celebrating their 20th Anniversary, the festival runs from October 14-19 and showcases 38 Canadian Black, Indigenous, Asian, South Asian, Middle Eastern and Latinx Directors. The lineup has the hundreds of racially diverse Canadian producers, writers, … Continued
Discover Canadian films online!
Here’s your guide to support our homegrown filmmakers when you choose to watch films from the comfort of home. We help Canadian filmmakers see a return on their investment by getting you to see their … Continued
Kim Coates on the Podcast!
Reel Inspiration – Episode 8 – In this explosive episode, we discuss his career trajectory, theatre roots, what it means to be an actor, his process, what’s behind the intensity of his characters, and his … Continued
Episode 8:
Kim Coates
Kim Coates is a Saskatchewan-born actor best known for his roles in Sons of Anarchy, Bad Blood, and Prison Break. You’ll also recognize him in Canadian films like Ferocious, Hollywood North, and Michael Dowse’s sports comedy, Goon (1 & 2). In this explosive episode, we discuss his career trajectory, from his theatre roots to what it means to be an actor. Find out his process and what’s behind the intensity of his characters. Oh, and his love for Canada’s film industry and gardening!
Listen here:
Watch here:
Episode 7:
Tonya Williams
From Canada’s beloved kids show, Polka Dot Door, to fame on Y&R as Dr. Olivia Winters, Tonya Williams has had a ground-breaking and award-winning career as an actor. In 2000 she founded the Reel World Film Festival, to combat the lack of racially diverse and indigenous talent in mainstream media. She’s a classically-trained pianist, a ballet dancer and an activist. What can’t she do? Grab your java and settle in as we catch up on all the latest, including “Access Reelworld”.
Listen here:
Watch here:
Drive-In Movies in Toronto!
The City of Toronto has partnered with several organizations to create The DriveInTO program which helps safely provide, high-value, temporary drive-ins during the summer. Free nights are offered by local film and arts organizations to … Continued
MADE in Canada: A Summer Blockbuster Series
Head to drive-ins and cine-parcs across the country to watch some of the biggest Canadian-made films! Curated to celebrate the big blockbuster productions that were brought to life by Canadian crews and/or Canadian post-production houses. … Continued
Episode 6:
Elan Mastai
Meet Elan Mastai who was named one of Variety’s 10 Screenwriters to Watch. Mastai wrote the hit Canadian romantic comedy “The F Word” (known in the US as “What If”), directed by Michael Dowse and starring Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan, and Adam Driver. He is currently a writer and producer on the Emmy-winning TV series “This Is Us” and has written movies for major studios including Fox, Sony, Warner Brothers, Lionsgate, and Paramount. We chat with him all about his writing experience and approach towards the craft.
Listen here:
Watch here:
Celebrate Canada!
Happy Canada Day! We’ve got so many great films with so many voices! Watch our amazing Canadian Talent in your favourite movie genre. There’s so much to choose from, thanks to Telefilm Canada for putting … Continued
Hot Docs 2020 Awards
Congrats to the winners! During a special virtual presentation ceremony on June 7th, Hot Docs announced the Rogers Audience Award. Each winner receives a cash prize of $10,000 CAD! The winners are: The Walrus and … Continued
