Category: Jith Paul

Jith Paul

Curator, Editor, Film Reviewer

Jith Paul is a Canadian filmmaker and technology leader who operates at the intersection of digital systems and cinematic storytelling. An engineer by trade and a director, producer, and editor by passion, his award-winning independent films have screened internationally, with several producing credits featured on CBC’s Short Film Face Off.

He founded Treepot Media and co-founded the Ottawa Canadian Film Festival, helping build it into a registered charity and Canadian Screen Award-qualifying festival. Alongside his filmmaking, he has led digital strategy and systems initiatives, including CPAC’s digital re-platforming, and edits film613, a publication covering film and screen culture in the Ottawa–Outaouais region.

Jith is seeking a new opportunity to apply his expertise in digital strategy, systems design, business analysis, leadership, and data analytics to deliver resilient, user-focused digital solutions.

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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.

Jith Paul

Review: Mildlife

“Cory Thibert’s MILDLIFE is empathetic, understated, and emotionally precise. It sits with its central tension rather than resolving it, letting the weight of imperfect choices linger.” – Jith Paul

Jith Paul

Review: The Green Bench

“Thoughtful, moving, and quietly powerful, THE GREEN BENCH is a reflection on memory, community, and human connection that reminds us wisdom becomes most valuable when it is shared.” – Jith Paul

Jith Paul

Review: When it Rains

“WHEN IT RAINS is a beautifully shot poetic short film that shows that deep human connection is always possible, transcending barriers like location and time.” – Jith Paul

Jith Paul

Review: Bon Cop, Bad Cop (Crave Series)

“BON COP, BAD COP: THE SERIES blends action and comedy against the backdrop of intersecting English, French, and Mi’kmaq languages and cultures.” – Jith Paul

Jith Paul

The Intersection of Filmmaking and Software Design

“Directing a film involves guiding a team of specialists across diverse disciplines toward a shared vision, much like leading an engineering team working toward a unified technical goal.” – Jith Paul

Jith Paul

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

Jith Paul/Zachary Chabot

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

Jith Paul

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

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

Jith Paul

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.

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

Jith Paul

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

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

Jith Paul

Review: Dreams at Genre Gems

“The lop-sided power dynamic between an undocumented ballet dancer and a wealthy philanthropist in Michel Franco’s ‘Dreams’ is confrontational, prescient, beautiful, and thought-provoking.” – Jith Paul

Jith Paul

Review: Mamiko’s Poop at OIAF

“Yasuteru Ohno’s film did not disappoint. It was a relatable story told in an energetic way and cleverly framed with the surreal look of a painting.” – Jith Paul

Jith Paul