Support Local Film Festivals Ottawa and the Outaouais region boast a thriving and dynamic film scene. The area serves as a hub for various international, regional, and local film festivals, taking place at multiple venues. Categories Jith Paul
Review: Bytowne (short film) “Bytowne is a joyful journey with its fair share of angst and truths about the hardships of life.” – Alvin Tsang Categories Alvin Tsang
Review: To a Land Unknown at IFFO “The shifting tones of ‘To a Land Unknown’ go from buddy-comedy, to crime-thriller, culminating in a memorable, emotionally resonant ending.“ – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Review: Honeymoon at IFFO “Shot in Ukraine, director Zhanna Ozirna makes use of one location, simple staging, and wide locked-off shots to draw the audience into the story of newlyweds trapped in their apartment.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Review: Can I Get A Witness? at IFFO “Ann Marie Fleming directs a quiet, contemplative, thought-provoking film that feels extremely relevant in today’s world.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
SparkForward: Films with Tone Shifts “What happens when the movie you are watching turns into something completely different?” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Review: C.R.A.Z.Y. “C.R.A.Z.Y. is ultimately heartwarming, funny and endearing, and well worth checking out. The film is marking its 20th anniversary this year.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
SparkForward: Films with Multiple Aspect Ratios “Altering your frame within a movie, whether it’s out of necessity or as a narrative choice, changes a viewer’s perspective and when it comes to film, it is all about perspective.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
SparkForward: Making the most of a Festival Run “Having your passion project resonate with a jury far away, and with audiences you have never met, is validating.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
SparkForward: Favourite Mirror Shots in Movies “From a technical and practical aspect, I marvel at the ability to hide crew, camera and equipment, especially when it is done practically with little to no post-production help. As a filmmaker, I realize that this is especially challenging to achieve in a shot with camera movement.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Review: The Steak “The Steak, directed by Kiarash Dadgar, captures the harsh realities of war in a technically clever and gripping sequence that’s all very precise and effective.” – Alvin Tsang Categories Alvin Tsang
Interview: Abhish and Keero Birla An interview with directors, producers and brothers Abhish and Keero Birla about their documentary Tiger Tiger. Categories Jith Paul
Interview: Kelly Saxberg and Zachary Chabot An interview with filmmaker Kelly Saxberg about her film Silent Cries and OCan Jury President and filmmaker Zachary Chabot. Categories Jith Paul
Interview: David Randall and Amir Zargara An interview with filmmakers David Randall and Amir Zargara about their short films. Triage and A Good Day Will Come, both screening at the Ottawa Canadian Film Festival in November 2024. Categories Jith Paul
Review: Stealing Vows “Stealing Vows has everything you want in a con-artist film that goes beyond stealing, stealing, stealing and getting the prize by the end. It is definitely worth checking out.” – Alvin Tsang Categories Alvin Tsang
Review: A Good Day Will Come “A Good Day Will Come is a painful watch in the best ways. It’s political, it’s atmospheric, and it’s gut wrenching. The experience was absolutely gripping from start to finish” – Alvin Tsang Categories Alvin Tsang
