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Christian Zyp interviews Dave Rodden Short (dir/screenwriter) about his documentary THE EMPRESS OF VANCOUVER. You can see it as part of CUFF.Docs 2022 Sat Nov 26th @ 7:00 pm at the Globe CInema in Calgary.THE EMPRESS OF VANCOUVER is a cinematic and intimate collision of drag, queer history, and performance art, that follows trans icon Oliv Howe as she prepares for the 40th anniversary of her coronation. A genre bending irreverent documentary that blends archival footage, musical elements and just the right amount of dark humour, THE EMPRESS OF VANCOUVER is a journey through the history of LGBTQ+ rights and recognition in Canada, and a loving tribute to those lost during the AIDS epidemic.

Christian Zyp interviews Brian D. Johnson (dir) about his documentary THE COLOUR OF INK. It screens as part of CUFF.Docs Thurs Nov 24th @ 6:30 pm at the Globe Cinema in Calgary.  THE COLOUR OF INK uncovers the mystery and power of our oldest medium through the eyes of Jason Logan, a Toronto inkmaker. Harvesting colours from the natural world—weeds, berries, bark, flowers, rocks, rust—he makes ink from just about anything. Ink is our primal medium. It has always been with us, inscribing the evolution of humanity. Working with ingredients foraged in the wild, Jason sends custom-made inks to an eclectic range of artists around the world, from a New Yorker cartoonist to a Japanese calligrapher. As the inks take on a life of their own, his playful alchemy paints a story of colour that reconnects us to the earth and returns us to a childlike sense of wonder.

Christian Zyp interviews Ted Stenson (dir/screenwriter) about his documentary LIVING WITHOUT MENACE. It screens as part of CUFF.Docs  Nov. 26th, 2022 @  2:15 PM at the Globe Cinema in Calgary.LIVING WITHOUT MENACE examines how for over 70 years, Alberta has been the only inhabited part of the planet without rats. But with the emergence of several ambitious, ecologically-focused rat eradication  efforts in other parts of the world, what does the future hold for Alberta's iconic “Rat Patrol”?

Christian Zyp interviews Rob Freeman (dir/screenwriter) about his documentary DROP THE NEEDLE. It screens as part of CUFF.Docs 2022 in Calgary at at the Globe Cinema Fri Nov 25th at 6;30 pm. The 10th CUFF.Docs Documentary Film Festival takes place from Nov 23-27, 2022.DROP THE NEEDLE is is the story of Play De Record. In August 1990, a record store opened on Yonge St. in Toronto  that quickly began serving the needs of college radio and DJs who spun new sounds far from the mainstream. Through the contagious work ethic and guidance of founder Eugene Tam, organically it became the hub for “Dance” music and the genres which emerged from under that umbrella, fueling and fostering Hip-Hop and Electronic culture. Today, its impact today on Toronto and by extension Canada is without question.

Christian Zyp interviews Ry Levy (director) about his documentary OUT IN THE RING about LGBTQ+ professional wrestlers and representation in the sport. It screens as part of Rainbow Visions Film Festival Sun Nov 6, 2022 at 6:45 PM at the Metro Cinema.OUT IN THE RING uses a combination of interviews with LGBTQ+ wrestling talents (past and present), allies & historians, archival footage and rare photos, The documentary uncovers the history of the pro-wrestling industry and the rise of visibility for performers and fans around the world.

Christian Zyp interviews Jason Karman (dir) about his film  GOLDEN DELICIOUS. It screens as part of the  Rainbow Visions Film Festival on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 6:45 PM ay the Metro Cinema. Jason will be in attendance for a Q&A.in GOLDEN DELICIOUS, Everyone wants something from high school senior Jake: his father ie pushing him to try out for the basketball team and his girlfriend wants to take their relationship to the next level. But it’s not until Aleks, an openly gay teen with a love for basketball, moves in across the street that Jake begins to recognize his own desires. To get closer to Aleks, Jake devotes himself to making the basketball team only to realize it’s not basketball he really wants. Distraught and confused, Jake pulls away until he’s finally outed as gay. With the truth in the open, Jake and his father come to terms with the reality of their relationship and expectations for each other.

Christian Zyp interviews Beth Wishart Mackenzie (dir) about her documentary LANA GETS HER TALK. It screens as part the Broad View Film Festival Sat. Nov 12, 2022 at 2:30pm at the Metro CInema.An observation of Cree artist Lana Whiskeyjack as she works to complete "Lost My Talk", a mixed-media sculpture representing her uncle. This study of an artist and her work gives us some understanding of the trauma experienced by Canada’s Indigenous people in the Indian Residential School system, of its enduring effects on the children of survivors, and of one woman’s journey to recover what was lost: dignity, identity, and voice.

Christian Zyp interviews Laura O'Grady (dir) about her documentary FRANCHESKA: PRAIRIE QUEEN. See is as part of the Rainbow Visions Film Festival November 5, 2022 @ 4:30 pm at the Metro Cinema. It’s hard to become a drag superstar when you have to show up for your shift at the nursing home! Francheska: Prairie Queen follows the journey of Filipino front line worker Francis “Kiko” Yutrago, as he tries to trade a life of 3 jobs and endless work hours for a successful drag career, all while living in a tiny, conservative Alberta town!

Christian Zyp interviews Valerie Buhagiar (dir/writer) about her film CARMEN. You can see the Alberta Premier Sat. Nov 12, 2022 at 8pm at Metro Cinema.CARMEN is a charming story set in Malta. Carmen (Natascha McElhone) has looked after her brother, the priest at the local church, since she was sixteen years old. Now almost fifty, she is suddenly left to start a new life. Facing her past, Carmen brings colour to the lives of the villagers in this compelling story about a woman finding her voice.

Christian Zyp interviews Geraldine Carr (Founder, President & Curator) about the Broad View International FIlm Festival (BVIFF). It takes place Nov 11-12, 2022 with all screenings at The Metro Cinema.The purpose of BVIFF is to support and promote the advancement of female-identifying film directors through festival screenings, professional development and leadership training.

Christian Zyp interviews Kevin Martin (owner of The Lobby DVD Shop) about the 40th anniversary screenings of John Carpenter's THE THING and PIECES.See them Oct 18-20 at The Metro Cinema as part of NorthWest Fear Fest.

Christian Zyp interviews Becca Kozak (writer/director/editor) about her documentary GIRLS WITH GUTS. It is distributed through Darkside Releasing.GIRLS WITH GUTS explores post-modern feminism through interviews with primarily Vancouver area Canadian horror movie directors. In Carol Clover’s seminal academic paper on feminism in slasher movies (which ended up in her book “Men, Womenand Chainsaws”), she suggested what was original viewed as a misogynistic format was actually a much more subversive feminist arena with final girls emasculating the killer male force in the narratives. Now we get to see how far that path goes deep into the dark genre woods, with a coven of filmmakers that are conjuring up some very sick and terrific s**t, as it’s all murder, guts, and fun with this punk-style documentary.

Christian Zyp speaks with Guy Lavalee from NorthWest Fest(Festival Director). They discuss a new arm of NWF... NorthWest FEAR Fest. From October 18-20 , they are proud to present NorthwestFearFest – 3 nights of bloodcurdling, bloodsoaked genre films from around the world. A little bit of old school, a little bit of new school—and a whole LOT of gory fun! That’s what you’ll get at NWFearFest!

Christian Zyp interviews Scott Lebrecht (Director/Producer) about his documentary JURASSIC PUNK about VFX artist Steve 'Spaz' Williams. See it Sat, Sept 24, 2022 at 6:30 PM at Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre.Steve 'Spaz' Williams is considered a pioneer in computer animation. This intimate account examines his life story and events surrounding the historical moment when digital dinosaurs walked onto the silver screen in Jurassic Park. Steve and a chorus of expert witnesses recount a dramatic tale of rebellion and revolution at Lucasfilm's Industrial Light & Magic in the early 1990s-- a time when creating realistic creatures with a computer was considered impossible. Decades later, Steve struggles to reckon with his chaotic past. A documentary on a forgotten pioneer, one whose contributions to cinema have created a true lasting impact within the art of computer animation.

Christian Zyp interviews Julien Knafo (writer/director/composer) about his new film BRAIN FREEZE. It screens Fri, Sep 23rd, 6:30 PM @ Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre. Julien Knafo will be in attendance for the screening.As winter approaches, an exclusive Golf Club hires a Multinational biotech whose “revolutionary” fertilizer melts the snow, contaminating the water and the residents of Peacock Island, transforming them into mutants. André (15) watches as the infection spreads, leaving him orphaned and in charge of his baby sister Annie. He meets Dan, a wannabe survivalist who has taken refuge in a high-end grocery with his daughter Patricia, not so lucky. They embark on an adventure that takes them to the source of the contamination. In a race against the clock, they fight peacocks and mad scientists and finally the army itself…

Listen to MOVING RADIO correspondent Lucas Anders​ talk to Gail Maurice (Dir/Writ/Prod) & Melanie Bray (actor) about their film ROSIE​. It's the Opening Night Film at the Edmonton International Film Festival​. See it THURSDAY, Sept. 22 for a Q&A with Gail Maurice (Director/Writer/Producer) following the 6:30pm film screening.A film about family, love, and misfits, ROSIE tells the story of a young, orphaned, Indigenous girl who is forced to live with her reluctant, street-smart, Aunty Fred (Frédérique). In the end, Rosie transforms the lives of these colourful characters and finds love, acceptance, and a true HOME with her new chosen family of glittering outsiders.

Christian Zyp interviews Berkley Brady (dir) & Tim Cairo (exec-prod) about the film DARK NATURE. It screens as part of the Edmonton International Film Festival Thu, Sep 29th, 6:30 PM @ Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre. Berkley & Tim will be in attendance for a Q&A post-screening.Berkley Brady’s first horror feature is a suspenseful and gory journey into the darkest corners of our minds. When Joy (Hannah Emily Anderson, JIGSAW, X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX ) escapes an abusive relationship, her friend Carmen (Madison Walsh, DON’T SAY ITS NAME) talks her into a retreat for women surviving trauma in the Rocky Mountains with the acclaimed Dr. Dunnely (Kyra Harper, ORPHAN BLACK). As they move deeper into the wilderness and their treatment, Joy thinks her violent ex-boyfriend is out there somewhere, or perhaps something even worse

Christian Zyp interviews Jeremy Lalonde (dir/co-writer/editor) about his film ASHGROVE. It screens as part of the Edmonton International Film Festival Wed, Sep 28th, 6:30 PM @ Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre. Jeremy will also be at the screening for a Q&A after.ASHGROVE is set in the not-so-distant future, Dr. Jennifer Ashgrove - one of the world's top scientists - is battling to find a cure to a crisis that affects the world's water supply. As the weight of the world takes its toll, she retreats to the countryside with her husband in a bid to clear her mind. But their relationship is strained, and they soon realize that their ability to save their marriage will literally determine the fate of humankind itself.

Christian Zyp interviews Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis about their short film THE FLYING SAILOR. It's featured as part of the Edmonton International Film Festival 2022. You can see it Sun. Sep 25th at 3:00 PM @ Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre.In this National Film Board short, two ships collide in a harbour, an explosion shatters a city, and a sailor is blasted skyward. With ears ringing, blood pulsing and guts heaving, he soars high above the mayhem and towards the great unknown. A bold blend of comedy, suspense and philosophy, The Flying Sailor is an exhilarating contemplation of the wonder and fragility of existence.

Christian Zyp interviews Monica Kidd about her short film THE STORM which is featured at the Edmonton International Film Festival 2022. You can see it Sun, Sep 25th at 3:00 PM @ Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre.A doctor as well as a filmmaker, Monica Kidd finds signs of hope in an uncertain pandemic universe. With The Storm, she collaborates with animator Duncan Major, employing sparsely elegant imagery to reflect on what it means to bring a baby into a world gripped by a global health crisis.