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
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
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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.
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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
Canadian Film Fest Award Winners
Congrats goes to the 2020 Canadian Film Fest Award Winners: BEST FEATURE – SHOOT TO MARRY WILLIAM F WHITE REEL CANADIAN INDIE – QUEEN OF THE MORNING CALM DGC ONTARIO’S BEST DIRECTOR – GLORIA UI … Continued
2020 Canadian Screen Awards May 25-28
The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television will hold a series of virtual presentations to reveal this year’s winners live-streamed on their Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube channels. Thanks to the partnership with CBC and CTV and with … Continued
Canadian Strain On Demand!
You don’t have to leave the couch to get high on Canadian cinema – find this home-grown gem streaming on: Apple TV, Bell, Shaw, Telus and the Cineplex Store. More info: here
Multi-award-winning film now available!
The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open follows the lives of how two Indigenous women from vastly different backgrounds intersect. Now available on Apple TV, Shaw, Rogers, Telus and Bell on demand! Click for … Continued
COVID-19 and Canadian Film
An Update from First Weekend Club By now you’ve received dozens of emails from everyone you ever gave your email list to (and some you don’t think you ever did) about how COVID-19 is affecting … Continued
How a “White Lie” Can Get You Ahead.
Calvin Thomas and Yonah Lewis are the filmmaking duo behind White Lie, which is nominated for 4 Canadian Screen Awards including Best Motion Picture and Achievement in Direction. We asked them to give us a … Continued
