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‘Under The Heavens’ Director Gustavo Milan Shows Motherhood Through A Different Lens

By: Amanda Guarragi Under the Heavens explores the current socio political climate in Venezuela, while highlighting a very intimate story about motherhood. Director Gustavo Milan, wanted to raise awareness for the Venezuelan people, who were forced to flee the country in search for a better life. The second part of this story is quite personal for Milan because it was something that had happened within … Continue reading ‘Under The Heavens’ Director Gustavo Milan Shows Motherhood Through A Different Lens

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The Canadian Comedy Series ‘Ghost BFF’ Tackles Important Social Issues With Humour

By: Amanda Guarragi When we consume media, we usually gravitate towards series or films that we can hopefully relate to. If we are lucky, we can find a show or film with characters who speak to us on a different level. That is why representation on-screen is important, whether there is a diverse cast, or stories that highlight different social issues. There are creators who … Continue reading The Canadian Comedy Series ‘Ghost BFF’ Tackles Important Social Issues With Humour

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How ‘Woman In Car’ Presents The Female Experience: An Interview With Writer-Director Vanya Rose

By: Amanda Guarragi Woman in Car premiered at the Canadian Film Festival last week. It is such a multilayered film, that dives into the female experience through relationships, trauma and deceit. It is always interesting to explore the female characters in high society because there can be so much to unpack. It is an in-depth look at the psychology of past mistakes and how it … Continue reading How ‘Woman In Car’ Presents The Female Experience: An Interview With Writer-Director Vanya Rose

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How the Female Experience is Depicted in the Short Film “Twist”: An Interview with Aly Migliori

By: Amanda Guarragi Women have shared so many similar experiences with each other for many years and there have been films that have truly captured the female experience. The short film Twist, written and directed by Aly Migliori, analyzes the loss of innocence in this coming of age thriller. It takes the female experience and tells a universal story that women know a little too … Continue reading How the Female Experience is Depicted in the Short Film “Twist”: An Interview with Aly Migliori

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Cake Day: A Story About Recovery With Filmmakers Phillip Thomas and Cameron Crosby

By: Amanda Guarragi Cake Day is a short film that authentically highlights the journey of an addict. Cameron (Cameron Crosby) emotionally deteriorates, as he contemplates the consequences of honesty, on a day of celebration during one of his meetings. It is a poignant film that is directed with such care and honesty from everyone involved. It is important to handle this subject matter with the … Continue reading Cake Day: A Story About Recovery With Filmmakers Phillip Thomas and Cameron Crosby

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