Category: Jith Paul

Jith Paul

Curator, Editor, Film Reviewer

Jith Paul is an engineer by trade and a storyteller at heart. A Canadian filmmaker and technology leader bridging digital systems and independent film, he has directed, produced, and edited award-winning films that have screened internationally, and his producing credits include several CBC Short Film Face Off selections.

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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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

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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

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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

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SparkForward: Films with Tone Shifts

“What happens when the movie you are watching turns into something completely different?” – Jith Paul

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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

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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

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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

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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

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film613 Relaunched by Treepot Media

January 1, 2025 – Treepot Media has relaunched the film613 blog, a resource serving the film, television and creative arts community in Ottawa and the Outaouais region.

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Jith Paul Leaves OCan, Plans to Relaunch film613

December 1, 2024 – Jith Paul has left the board of directors of the Ottawa Canadian Festival, which he co-founded in 2015. He plans to relaunch the film613 blog next year.

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Interview: Abhish and Keero Birla

An interview with directors, producers and brothers Abhish and Keero Birla about their documentary Tiger Tiger.

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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.

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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.

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Review: Stealing Vows

“Stealing Vows is a highly entertaining, smart, and witty heist film with something for everyone.” – Jith Paul

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Review: Flow at OIAF24

“Flow is a film powered by a unique visual language. It is about friendship, camaraderie, making connections with unlikely companions, not forcing yourself on the world and just going with the flow.” – Jith Paul

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Review: Memoir of a Snail at OIAF24

“Memoir of a Snail is an engaging bitter-sweet slow burn. The film is a rollercoaster of emotions that builds to one heck of a movie ending.” – Jith Paul

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