Category: Jith Paul

Jith Paul

Curator, Editor, Film Reviewer

Jith Paul is a Canadian filmmaker and technology leader whose work bridges digital systems and independent film. His award-winning work as a director, producer, and editor has 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.

He 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.

Follow Jith on Letterboxd. More info at jithpaul.com

Review: The Wild Robot preview at OIAF24

“The Wild Robot is a film about family–both the family you are born into and the family you sometimes find yourself stumbling into after a shipwreck.” – Jith Paul

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Interview: The OCan24 Jurors

“The Ottawa Canadian Film Festival announced the jury for the 2024 festival earlier this year. I interviewed OCan24 Jury President Zachary Chabot and jurors Daniel Perras, Fitch Jean, and Nicole Bedford” – Blair Campbell

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Review: Dead Cat

“Dead Cat is a well executed short film. There are times when the camera cuts away from a reaction or punch line so quickly that joke sets in during the sequence that follows, making it even funnier.” – Jith Paul

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Interview: Kim Thúy

Kim Thúy Ly Thanh is a Vietnamese-born Canadian writer, whose debut novel Ru won the Governor General’s Award for French-language fiction in 2010. Ru, a film adaptation of Thúy’s novel, was directed by Charles-Olivier Michaud and was released in 2023.

Jith Paul

Review: Past Lives

“Past Lives, the debut feature film from Korean-Canadian writer-director Celine Song, is a beautifully understated film that explores a what-if scenario across decades and continents.” – Jith Paul

Jith Paul

Review: Black Christmas

“Even though it is a product of the 70s, with many of the prevailing attitudes and social norms, I am struck by several elements of ‘Black Christmas’ that make it seem surprisingly modern.” – Jith Paul

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Interview: Nisha Pahuja

Nisha Pahuja, writer/director of “To Kill a Tiger” chats with Monique. The film was named to TIFF’s annual year-end Canada’s Top Ten list for 2022.

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Interview: Jane Gurr and Ed Kucerak

Documentary filmmakers Jane Gurr and Ed Kucerak chat with Monique about their latest collaboration, “Lunch at the Rideau”.

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Interview: Kris Fleerackers and Andrea Wing

Kris Fleerackers, director of the live-action puppetry film “IDOL”, and Andrea Wing, director of the documentaries “The Trapline” and “Leo & Chester” chat with Monique.

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Favourite Fake Trailers

“Creating a fake trailer is a fun way to practice your skills at writing and execution, and is a clever way to attract potential funders, for the right project.” – Jith Paul

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Review: Haulout

“On a remote coast of the Russian Arctic, Chakilev waits alone in a wind-battered cabin to witness a natural event that happens there once a year.” – Jith Paul

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Event: DiverCITY Film Festival 2023

“The intimate venue and chill vibe made it feel like a small group of friends getting together to make a mix-tape. This is the first year of the DiverCITY festival and I hope to see more of these gatherings in the city. “ – Jith Paul

Jith Paul

Review: Empire of Light

“If you are a fan of the Sam Mendes and Roger Deakins combo (Road to Perdition, Skyfall, 1917), you’re in for a treat.” – Jith Paul

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Review: Stories in 180

“The 3-minute episodes of Stories in 180 are a perfect length if you are looking for a quick chuckle or an amusing tale to check out on a short break or on your commute.” – Jith Paul

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Review: The Hire

“The Hire series from BMW was viral branded content before the age of viral branded content.” – Jith Paul

Jith Paul

Favourite Movie Opening Long Takes

“Long takes at the beginning of films are used to establish locations and characters. They usually have that ‘grab factor’ or a slight of hand that really pulls in an audience.” – Jith Paul

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