Yuqi Kang is an exceptional filmmaker and a dear friend of mine. Originally from Inner Mongolia, China, she studied filmmaking in New York City and has lived in various places, which has enriched her perspective. […]
When Jenny Lee-Gilmore was 10, her school included her in a recruitment campaign that predicted the future trajectory of different children. The teachers decided Jenny looked like a future poet. This turned out to be […]
It is an honour for me to write a brief bio of my filmmaker daughter, Liz Marshall. Since early childhood, Liz has been curious and observed people and places with great insight and empathy. In […]
Meet Jaime Leigh Gianopoulos, a Vancouver-based creative powerhouse dedicated to championing women’s empowerment and advocating for social and environmental justice. Jaime Leigh’s diverse heritage spans small villages in Laconia, Greece, as well as England, Ireland, […]
I met Tyler Funk 14 years ago in the film program of Langara College. He stood out right away—and not just because he was 6’4”, had a huge mop of curly hair and rocked the […]
Who doesn’t love a good underdog story? Like the story of a reclusive seven-foot-tall NBA basketball player-turned-cattle rancher. Or the story of an entire NBA team that was so bad they were forced to move […]
Jackie Hoffart is a comedian, filmmaker and the host of New Moon, which recently took part in the Just For Laughs Vancouver Festival 2023. We caught up with them to find out more about their […]
lori lozinski is a dear friend, collaborator, and inspiring filmmaker. She’s focused her entire career on telling socially conscious, character-driven stories with female creative talent. Her award-winning producing work spans genres and styles including the […]
My friend Nettie Wild is a courageous leaper into the unknown. In early projects — including A Rustling of Leaves: Inside the Philippine Revolution, A Place Called Chiapas, and FIX: The Story of an Addicted […]
Shannon Walsh is a filmmaker, writer, interdisciplinary scholar, and activist who brings a passionate and compassionate understanding of humanity to every project she undertakes. Long before Shannon’s work was recognized through honours such as the […]
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