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Trailer: ‘Petal & Moth’ – Moncton Indie Film finds Inspiration in Local Music

Colleen Furlotte , an independent Moncton-based filmmaker has released a trailer for her upcoming feature-length film, Petal & Moth. The film, inspired in part by the music of Andrew Moore, is presented as a romance on its surface, but Furlotte describes it more as a complete experience for the audience to check out and unwind. Continue reading Trailer: ‘Petal & Moth’ – Moncton Indie Film finds Inspiration in Local Music

Welcome: Cookies and Interdimensional Ovens, Laura Stewart Releases a Fun New Short Film about Friendship

Making new friends can be hard. Much harder if you’re trapped in a surreal world made of felt, or the imagination of Prince Edward Island filmmaker Laura Stewart. Stewart’s short film quickly and delightfully explores the realm of interpersonal relations and bottomless ovens. Also, there are cookies. Continue reading Welcome: Cookies and Interdimensional Ovens, Laura Stewart Releases a Fun New Short Film about Friendship

Filmmakers Launch Indiegogo Campaign to Produce the Definitive Maritime Metal Documentary

Atlantic Canada’s metal scene is a curious niche in our cultural cornucopia. If anything, it is tenacious. Its fan are fervent. And while they may be toiling away in the shadows (though perhaps not so quietly), the metal scene has had a near constant presence over the last several decades. Now, one fan and former music promoter is hoping to shed some light on the scene with a Maritime Metal Documentary. Continue reading Filmmakers Launch Indiegogo Campaign to Produce the Definitive Maritime Metal Documentary

Silver Wave Film Festival Sees Women at the Forefront of New Brunswick Filmmaking

Fredericton’s 18th annual Silver Wave Film Festival and Awards Show were held in the province’s capital city this week, and festival organizers say they’ve noted a shifting trend that’s been long overdue: they’re seeing more and more women in key creative positions, and taking home awards.
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Film Review: Millefiore Clarkes and Catherine MacLellan Find Beauty in the Sadness with ‘The Song and the Sorrow’

On its surface, The Song and the Sorrow is the tale of legendary Canadian songwriter Gene MacLellan, as told by his daughter Catherine MacLellan, filmmaker Millefiore Clarkes, and the people who knew him best. It’s a journey we embark on with Catherine as she explores her father’s legacy and comes to terms with his death and the idea of performing his songs. Continue reading Film Review: Millefiore Clarkes and Catherine MacLellan Find Beauty in the Sadness with ‘The Song and the Sorrow’