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. Categories 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 Categories Jith Paul
SparkForward: Films with Tone Shifts “What happens when the movie you are watching turns into something completely different?” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
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 Categories Jith Paul
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 Categories Jith Paul
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 Categories Jith Paul
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
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 Categories Jith Paul
Tips: Creating a Trailer to Promote your Film “Whether you are gearing up for a festival run or theatrical exhibition, a trailer can be used to showcase the talent of your cast and crew, show off your locations and sometimes the scale of your production. ” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Tips: Getting your Film seen by an Audience “You’ve gone through pre-production, shot and edited and mastered your film and it is spectacular. Now you want to share this masterpiece with the world. Here are a few tips.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Films about the Vietnam War “The Deer Hunter and Apocalypse Now dealt with the Vietnam war but from different perspectives.” – Blair Campbell Categories Blair Campbell
