The ShortCuts programme at TIFF spotlights Canadian shorts. Seventh Row editors Alex Heeney and Orla Smith pick the six must-see standouts in the programme.
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Interview: Carol Nguyen on No Crying at the Dinner Table
One of the best films at TIFF is a Canadian short by the supremely talented Carol Nguyen who tells us how she approached putting her own family on camera to unveil family secrets and trauma in this moving film
TIFF Establishing Shots: Heather Young on her first feature, Murmur
Writer-director Heather Young discusses her feature debut, Murmur, working with animals and non-actors, and developing the film’s formal aesthetic.
TIFF 2019’s most exciting emerging actors to watch
To mark the start of TIFF 2019, we delve into the budding careers of 13 of our favourite emerging actors who have films at the festival. Read all our TIFF coverage here.
Ep. 18: Sergio and Sergei
In this episode of the Seventh Row podcast, we discuss the delightful Cuban comedy Sergio and Sergei, directed by Ernesto Daranas. This warm film about connecting across borders and a critique of totalitarian regimes is one of this year’s true hidden gems.
Damien Manivel on Isadora’s Children
In Locarno, Damien Manivel talked to us about his latest film Isadora’s Children and told us about his working method — or lack thereof.