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
Spotlight on Canadian Films for National Canadian Film Day 2026 “I have curated a collection of feature-length and short films which have been reviewed in the film613 blog as a celebration of National Canadian Film Day (NCFD) this year.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Review: Shoes in the City “Shoes in the City is beautiful and meaningful, while stylish and leaves you in a dreamlike daze.” – Alvin Tsang Categories Alvin Tsang
Review: Sisters / Hermanas “SISTERS is a deeply personal film that will resonate with anyone who watches it. You will come out of it with a new outlook on life and a better understanding of sisterhood.” – Zach Chabot Categories Zachary Chabot
Review: Mamiko’s Poop at OIAF “Yasuteru Ohno’s film did not disappoint. It was a relatable story told in an energetic way and cleverly framed with the surreal look of a painting.” – Jith Paul Categories Jith Paul
Review: Bytowne (short film) “Bytowne is a joyful journey with its fair share of angst and truths about the hardships of life.” – Alvin Tsang Categories Alvin Tsang
Review: The Steak “The Steak, directed by Kiarash Dadgar, captures the harsh realities of war in a technically clever and gripping sequence that’s all very precise and effective.” – Alvin Tsang Categories Alvin Tsang
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. Categories Jith Paul
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. Categories Jith Paul
Review: A Good Day Will Come “A Good Day Will Come is a painful watch in the best ways. It’s political, it’s atmospheric, and it’s gut wrenching. The experience was absolutely gripping from start to finish” – Alvin Tsang Categories Alvin Tsang
Review: Triage “I found Triage very unsettling and impressive. It’s one of those films you do not want to watch with a date. Please check this one out. I hate that I enjoyed it, but wow, did I enjoy it.” – Alvin Tsang Categories Alvin Tsang
Review: Nix’s Symphony “Nix’s Symphony is a beautiful animated short with an incredibly creative take on a musician’s writer’s block.” – Alvin Tsang Categories Alvin Tsang
Review: Radio Bingo “Radio Bingo tells the story of a local radio station incorporating the Mohawk language into radio bingo. This one is worth checking out.” – Alvin Tsang Categories Alvin Tsang
Review: Desync “Desync is a tightly-written story that offers many emotions and themes, and hits every one of them with delicate accuracy.” – Alvin Tsang Categories Alvin Tsang
Review: Bridge the Gap “Bridge the Gap pleases with its absurdity and its balance between a monotone and artsy weirdness. This one is definitely worth checking out.” – Alvin Tsang Categories Alvin Tsang
Review: Safe Space “Safe Space takes aim at how an AI bot compares in an emotionally-complex relationship between humans. It’s a fun and interesting short film worth checking out.” – Alvin Tsang Categories Alvin Tsang
