Montreal – April 16 is National Canadian Film Day. Of course, nfb.ca is all about Canadian films all the time, streaming free of charge. Throughout the month of April, viewers can explore three new documentaries on hard-hitting subjects, all made by women directors. In Am I the skinniest person you’ve ever seen?, director Eisha Marjara tackles her personal battle with anorexia. Seguridad, by Tamara Segura, sees the director …
Vancouver – An immersive cinematic experience that transforms our understanding of wildfire, Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper’s National Film Board of Canada (NFB) feature documentary Incandescence will have its US premiere at the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival, which takes place February 4 to 15, 2025. Wildfires are burning with increasing intensity around the world. Following the rhythms of the seasons, Incandescence weaves on-the-ground footage with extraordinary stories of courage and community. Made in collaboration with firefighters and impacted communities, the film takes shape from …
