Between Two Worlds: Identity and Adolescence in Blood and Water
Set against the quiet turbulence of adolescence, Blood and Water traces thirteen-year-old Dara’s journey through puberty, identity, and the unspoken tensions within her relationship with her father. With a delicate, observational lens, the film captures the emotional weight of growing up between cultures, where language, silence, and generational distance shape one’s sense of self. In […]
Andrea Martinez Crowther on Storytelling Without Boundaries
Mexican-Canadian filmmaker Andrea Martinez Crowther has built a body of work that moves fluidly between fiction and documentary, blurring the lines between what is real and what is constructed. Her films are rooted in emotional truth, often exploring themes of memory, family, identity, and the passage of time through deeply personal and introspective storytelling. Drawing […]
Last Resort: Women Protecting Their Children
In Last Resort: Women Protecting Their Children, filmmaker Samiramis Kia crafts a deeply intimate and urgent portrait of a mother pushed to the edge of a system that fails to protect her. Rooted in personal experience and shaped by the lived realities of women navigating custody battles, the film explores the emotional and moral complexities […]
Sarah D’Ambrosio Explores AI and Authentic Emotion in ‘Good Vibes Only’
Good Vibes Only is a thought-provoking satirical short film by writer/director/producer Sarah D’Ambrosio. The short follows a young woman named Eva in a world where AI companions direct human feelings, reactions, and interactions. Despite her inner instincts to honestly react to situations, her AI companion’s relentless positivity stops her from doing so constantly. Throughout the […]
PeopleWatching Finds New Meaning in Loneliness and Connection
With its premiere almost a decade ago, peopleWatching soon became much-loved amongst its viewers. This show chronicles the lives of 20 to 30-year-olds and the day-to-day scenarios that they face. From the woes of current-day dating to adult loneliness, peopleWatching depicts heartfelt stories about relatable problems in the current age. After two seasons, the show […]
Embracing a Unique Identity & Giving Back – Christina Ienna
At its core, docu-short Surfistas is a truly Canadian story. It speaks of the immigrant identity while embracing Canadian culture. It touches upon the power of sisterhood while also speaking to the true grit and resilience of the women in this story. Through these themes, Surfistas delves into the world of a group of women who […]
Alice Isn’t Fine: Confronting Medical Gaslighting Through Film
We often delve into our personal spaces to write the most effective stories. After years of experiencing pain and being dismissed, Sarah Hime writes a story that mirrors that frustration, Alice is Fine. We sit down to chat with Sarah about her personal journey, how it affected her writing, and why the story was important […]
A Voice for the Unheard: Josiane Blanc on Storytelling and Social Impact
Blending social impact with deep personal storytelling, Josiane Blanc has emerged as a distinctive voice within Canada’s new generation of filmmakers. Recognized as one of Playback’s 10 to Watch, her work spans documentaries and scripted series that explore themes of identity, belonging, and resilience. Her projects often centre perspectives that are rarely given the space […]
Writing His Way In: Alexander Nuñez on Creating Space in the Industry
For Alexander Nuñez, storytelling has never been about waiting for permission. Rather, it’s about building the world you want to see come to life. A Toronto-based writer and actor nominated for both Canadian Screen Awards and WGA Awards, he has built a voice that is sharp, honest and driven by an instinct for characters that […]