Byline: Joel Dryden/The Mutt Paper Year, the first feature from writer-director Rebecca Addelman, begins where many romantic comedies might end: Franny (Eve Hewson) and Dan (Avan Jogia), both young and in love, decide to commit … Continued
22 Chaser is an ‘urban western’ staged in Toronto’s underbelly
BYLINE: Joel Dryden/The Mutt Whether it be an office tower or old-of-control train, hardened cop or reluctant ex-military officer, many thrillers lean hard on familiar settings and characters, opting to get to the action quick … Continued
2014 TIFF Moment w Scott Speedman
As we gear up for TIFF ’18 we look back at some of our fave interviews from over the years. Watch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDv_dDjO9n4
2016 TIFF Moment
Our first time sitting down with Jared Abrahamson was as fun as you’d imagine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nfaUyaJMQw&t=2s
2017 TIFF Moment
Watch our interview with Ajuawak Kapeshesit of Indian Horse. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPN4obktM9g
Highlights from the Women in Film & TV Spotlight Awards Show
Celine Dion, Cher, Lady Gaga, and other personalities were on stage at the Women in Film + TV Vancouver Spotlight Gala Awards at Performance Works on Granville Island. So alright, perhaps those weren’t exactly the … Continued
Study calls for gender equity for women composers
The Final Report, Gender in the Canadian Screen Composing Industry prepared by Circum Network Inc. for the Screen Composers Guild of Canada found staggering results: 1 in 20 audio-visual productions hired a female composer. #music #needforchange #diversity #getmorewomenbehindtheboard … Continued
Government promotes respectful workplaces in creative sector
At the Whistler Film Festival’s Women on Top Luncheon Series event at the Sutton Hotel on June 15th, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture announced a new Diversity, Gender Parity and Respectful Work Culture Fund. … Continued
Geena Davis as a Force for Change, by FWC founder Anita Adams
FWC’s Anita Adams reflects on the power of Geena Davis and Canadian Film. There have been two very powerful moments in my 15 year career as the Executive Director of First Weekend Club. The first … Continued
FWC Founder honoured as Woman of the Year at the Spotlight Awards!
Our Founder and Executive Director, Anita Adams received the Woman of the Year Award, joining Camille Sullivan, Marie Clements and other honourees at the Women in Film & Television Vancouver Spotlight Awards. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY7OGFVMdh0&t=1s
Paper Year in Toronto, Fri June 22nd
Join our Priya Rao for a Q&A with writer/director Rebecca Addelman at Cineplex Yonge/Dundas More info: Paper Year
Women Directors – Call for Submissions!
Applications now open for the second annual Academy Apprenticeship for Women Directors. Deadline is June 21, 2018. For details visit: https://www.academy.ca/women-directors/
