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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 Thaïs 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

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

Categories Jith Paul

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Film613 serves the film community in Ottawa and the Outaouais region with curated coverage of film, television, and the creative arts.

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

Edited by Jith Paul, and curated by Zachary Chabot and Jith Paul, the blog brings together commissioned and volunteer-produced content.

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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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Treepot Spark is a collection of initiatives aimed at igniting creativity and collaboration.

Editor

  • Jith Paul

Curators

  • Jith Paul
  • Zachary Chabot

Contributors

  • Alejandro Gonzales
  • Alvin Tsang
  • Amen Jafri
  • Angus Luff
  • Bernice De Gracia
  • Blair Campbell
  • Catharine Horsley
  • Chantelle Blanchard
  • Daniel Perras
  • Fitch Jean
  • Jith Paul
  • Lisa Meuser
  • Matthew Grieve
  • 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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  • DARC
  • IFCO
  • DAÏMÔN

Recent Posts

  • Support Local Film Festivals
  • Interview: Kelly Neall, Managing Director at IFFO
  • Spotlight on Canadian Films for National Canadian Film Day 2026
  • Review: Perfect
  • One Battle After Another: Independent Cinemas Standing Their Ground
  • Review: The Pavilion at IFFO
  • Review: Men Who Fish
  • Review: Nika and Madison

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