Montreal Independent Film Magazine

The Montreal Independent Film Festival (MIFF) offers a unique blend of seasonal and annual components in a hybrid format. Annual screenings occur twice a year for finalists of the year at Montreal's Cinema du Parc. The seasonal competition offers marketing, press and online screening for nominees of each season throughout the year. In recent years, MIFF Canada has emerged as one of the most renowned international festivals dedicated to celebrating independent filmmaking and

Robert Duvall, renowned for his performances in classic films like "The Godfather," "The Godfather Part II," "M*A*S*H," "Apocalypse Now," and "Tender Mercies," for which he won an Academy Award, has passed away, as announced by his wife on social media Monday. He was 95. "To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning actor, a director, a storyteller. To me, he was simply everything," she expressed. "His passion for his craft was matched only by his deep love for characters, a

The Montreal Independent Film Festival (MIFF) is a hybrid event featuring both seasonal and annual components. Annual screenings occur at...

In 2020, five friends decide to seclude themselves in a holiday home to enjoy each other's company despite the pandemic restrictions....

The Montreal Independent Film Festival is a hybrid event occurring both seasonally and annually, featuring film screenings at Montreal's...

The latest 2025 annual screening of the Montreal Independent Film Festival (MIFF) took place from May 23rd to May 25th, showcasing an...

"Village Keeper" explores a family's struggle with hidden domestic abuse and unresolved anger that silently persists across generations....

A young couple tries to save their marriage by joining a tango class. As they dance, they discover parallels to their relationship. In...

Orion is a distinctive lyrical documentary that intricately follows the journey of a river surfer who boldly challenges the limits posed...

In the animated short film "Henrietta Finds a Nest," a young chick named Henrietta embarks on a touching journey from being neglected at...

A father devises a plan to teach his physically disabled son how to bag groceries, aiming for him to secure a job and achieve...

An unconventional director on the rise travels to Cannes, Berlin, New Caledonia, Australia, and England to create her latest art house...

Deserter is a short narrative film about a Norwegian soldier who leaves the war behind to confront the tortured recesses of his soul. The...

Lee Gunner attempts to rescue his sons, Luke and Travis, from a perilous drug gang. Lee Gunner, a devoted father with a fierce...

Lou Wells has hit rock bottom after a promising start to a career in Hollywood, a place where dreams are made and broken in equal...

Irene and her sister-in-law Sophie must confront their mutual grief and an uncertain future as they navigate their differences over the...

AFTER - Bringing The Dead Back To Life explores the creative duty of writers when confronted with catastrophe and genocide. Do they...

The documentary "Saffron Robe" explores the life of a respected Buddhist abbot in the remote northern region of Laos as he faces the...

After a lifetime dedicated to the military, Colonel Augusto Almendros now enjoys a well-deserved retirement in a picturesque mountain...

The music video "Redemption" presents intense themes centered on self-preservation and insecurities, exploring the complex emotional...

The Montreal Independent Film Festival, held both seasonally and annually, is a hybrid event featuring bi-annual film screenings at...

East is a series directed by Dana Marisa Schoenfeld. The project is about a recently engaged, thriving corporate attorney who gets fired...

David Lynch, the renowned American filmmaker, writer, and artist, celebrated for his Oscar-nominated films such as Blue Velvet , The...

'Crick Risin' directed by Mia Schmidt is an intense exploration of excess, delving deep into the complexities of modern existence and the...

Sometimes, kidnapping seems like the best solution. The gentle academic Phillip Rayburn has unlocked the secret to time travel but needs...

In a future where artificial intelligence reigns supreme in the realm of artistic expression, a collective of artists led by the Grand...

"Put the Guns Down: A World Epidemic" delves deep into the heart-wrenching reality of gun violence, particularly in the volatile setting...

"Deer Girl" delves deep into the intricate web of emotions that bind Rachele to her past, portraying a poignant tale of a young woman...

‘Death in Palermo’ is a captivating hour-long documentary that delves deep into the unsettling reality behind the Rotoli cemetery in...

Wild Coast Warriors depicts the long history of indigenous communities living in harmony with nature while defending their land against...