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Review: Laundry

“The actual laundry we see throughout the film comes across as a visual metaphor for all we try to get done as humans.” – Randy Kakegamic

Categories Randy Kakegamic

Review: A Simple Mix-Up

“Gossiping wives, cul de sac meetings, murder and martini glasses. Who’s to say the suburbs are a bore?” – Randy Kakegamic

Categories Randy Kakegamic

Review: Broken Waters

“Through a thought-provoking screenplay, engaging acting, and a evocative musical score, ‘Broken Waters’ is an immersive account on the shared struggles of trauma, healing, and being a woman.” – Bernice De Gracia

Categories Bernice De Gracia

Review: A love letter

“Director ThaĂŻs Despont delivers us A love letter: where the simplicity of a handwritten letter invites viewers together through evoking a raw, honest, and relatable intimacy”. – Bernice De Gracia

Categories Bernice De Gracia

Review: IDOL

“Following the premise of the 2000-year-old Pygmalion story in a modern, urban environment a man creates an idol of the perfect female and falls in love with it. ” – Siddhi Shukal

Categories Siddhi Shukal

Review: The Trapline

“I recommend watching this film for its breathtaking visuals of snow-capped mountains and a story that makes you want to pursue a passion of your own!” – Siddhi Shukal

Categories Siddhi Shukal

Review: Lunch at the Rideau

“The personal accounts of the regular customers added a deeply emotional layer to the film, making me feel like I want to be a part of that camaraderie and conversation.” – Siddhi Shukal

Categories Siddhi Shukal

Review: Fire Island

“Fire Island (2022) is surprisingly fun. It feels lived-in and genuine, like real people in real dating scenarios.” – Alvin Tsang

Categories Alvin Tsang

Review: Shazam! Fury of the Gods

“Shazam! Fury of the Gods is a good popcorn flick. I’d give it a solid 8 out of 10. Definitely worth checking out.” – Alvin Tsang

Categories Alvin Tsang

Review: Dune: Part One

“Dune is a theatrical experience with effects that affect the audience. It is a marvel that encapsulates everything you want in a film.” – Catharine Horsley

Categories Catharine Horsley

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

Categories Jith Paul

Review: I Like Movies

“On the surface, ‘I Like Movies’ is a coming-of-age film paying homage to cinema through the lens of a teenage cinephile working at a video store.  At its core, it is so much more.” – Zach Chabot

Categories Zachary Chabot

Review: Bunker

“Langley’s direction, the stunning cinematography, and the strong performances from the cast make for a truly unique and captivating horror film.” – Lisa Meuser

Categories Lisa Meuser

Review: Jungle Cruise

“Jungle Cruise is a mediocre jovial film with a repetitive storyline and familiarity; a brainless watch.” – Catharine Horsley

Categories Catharine Horsley

Review: Predestination

“The film nimbly dances around the questions of free will versus predetermination with a side helping of causality to top it off. ” – Blair Campbell

Categories Blair Campbell

Review: Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

“I didn’t enjoy this third standalone Ant-Man film as much as I would have liked to, and I thought it fumbled on a couple of things.” – Alvin Tsang

Categories Alvin Tsang

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Film613 is a resource for the Ottawa-Outaouais film community. Curated by Jith Paul, the blog blends commissioned and volunteer-produced content on film, television and the creative arts.

Founded in 2021 by the OCan Film Festival, film613 was relaunched in 2025 under Treepot Media.

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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. 

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Curator and Editor

  • Jith Paul

Contributors

  • Alvin Tsang
  • Amen Jafri
  • Angus Luff
  • Bernice De Gracia
  • Blair Campbell
  • Catharine Horsley
  • Chantelle Blanchard
  • Daniel Perras
  • Fitch Jean
  • Jith Paul
  • Lisa Meuser
  • Nick McKay
  • Nicole Bedford
  • Philippe Macdonald
  • Rachel Loewen
  • Randy Kakegamic
  • Siddhi Shukal
  • Uchechi Ogbonna
  • Zachary Chabot

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  • Bytowne Cinema
  • Mayfair Theatre

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