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
Interview: Kelly Neall, Managing Director at IFFO “We interviewed Kelly Neall, managing director for IFFO, about the event, the challenges of organizing it, and what it means for the local film community.” – Matthew Grieve & Alejandro Gonzales Categories Alejandro Gonzales/Matthew Grieve
Spotlight on Canadian Films for National Canadian Film Day 2026 “I have curated a collection of feature-length and short films which have been reviewed in the film613 blog as a celebration of National Canadian Film Day (NCFD) this year.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul/Zachary Chabot
Review: Perfect “PERFECT is an incredible short film that touches you deeply and forces you to converse with yourself over what you think you know about others.” – Alvin Tsang Categories Alvin Tsang
One Battle After Another: Independent Cinemas Standing Their Ground “In Ottawa, the Mayfair Theater and ByTowne Cinema are proving that cinema isn’t just about movies, but about community, connection, and supporting local culture.” – Matthew Grieve Categories Matthew Grieve
Review: The Pavilion at IFFO “Pixie Cram’s The Pavilion is a WWII-era period piece with intricate attention to detail, beautiful cinematography and immersive soundscape. A magical experience.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Review: Men Who Fish “Ultimately, Men Who Fish is less about fishing than it is about the stories people tell — to themselves and to each other.” – Catharine Horsley Categories Catharine Horsley
Review: Nika and Madison “Eva Thomas’ Nika and Madison is a tense and emotionally charged crime thriller about friendship, bonding over common roots, and challenging ingrained biases.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Review: Tough Old Broads “Stacey Tanenbaum’s documentary Tough Old Broads celebrates three trailblazers, who reinforce that change comes slowly, and can be inspired in the least likeliest places and circumstances.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Review: Vincent on the Island “At its core, Vincent on the Island encourages audiences to go outside and play, and is a reminder that creativity doesn’t need permission or resources — only imagination and fun.” – Catharine Horsley Categories Catharine Horsley
film613 Celebrates National Canadian Film Day 2026 March 15, 2026 – Wednesday April 15, 2026 is National Canadian Film Day (NCFD). Film613 is pleased to participate in this year’s celebration with a curated list of Canadian feature-length and short films that have been reviewed in our film613 blog over the past 5 years. Categories Jith Paul/Zachary Chabot
Review: A Useful Ghost at IFFO “A Useful Ghost is a quirky and unpredictable, and oddly sincere exploration of grief, oppression, capitalism, reincarnation and ghost-busting.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Review: Shoes in the City “Shoes in the City is beautiful and meaningful, while stylish and leaves you in a dreamlike daze.” – Alvin Tsang Categories Alvin Tsang
Review: Sisters / Hermanas “SISTERS is a deeply personal film that will resonate with anyone who watches it. You will come out of it with a new outlook on life and a better understanding of sisterhood.” – Zach Chabot Categories Zachary Chabot
SparkForward: Single-take Music Videos “Conceptualizing, directing and shooting a single-take music video often involves a unique concept, serious technical abilities, and a lot of luck.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Review: Sirât at Genre Gems “Oliver Laxe’s film Sirat is an unforgettable experience in tension set to a deafening EDM soundtrack.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
