Review:
The 13th annual Vancouver Island Short Film Festival took place at VIU’s Malaspina Theatre earlier this month and, once again, the films did not disappoint. Out of 127 submissions, 18 films were selected for public viewing. I had the opportunity to attend the February 3 viewing before the awards ceremony, to get a peek at … Continued
Island short film fest gets down to it
By Managing Editor Molly Barrieau Released last week, in anticipation of next month’s Vancouver Island Short Film Festival (VISFF), are the 16 films carefully chosen from the record-breaking 112 entries. With films coming from across the globe, over 14 countries, the team had the daunting task to narrow it down to share the short films … Continued
Kindergarten: Da Bin Ich Wieder
The Vancouver Island Short Film Festival (VISFF) begins on February 12, and will feature works from filmmakers from all over the world. Including Vancouver’s Aubrey Arnason, who wrote, co-directed, and starred in her short Kindergarten: Da Bin Ich Wieder. Kindergarten tells the story of Aubrey, a jingle writer who finds herself disqualified from working for … Continued
Sweet Dreams Norma Jean movie review
Sweet Dreams Norma Jean is a short film set to screen at the Vancouver Island Short Film Festival in February. The short was directed by Dave Hamilton and written by B.J. Mason. The movie runs only six minutes and 24 seconds, and attempts to communicate a pretty complex story in that time. The plot, taken … Continued
Something to do this weekend: Nanaimo Global Film Festival
On the cusp of reading week for VIU students, the Nanaimo Global Film Festival will be showing over 30 films from around the world February 21 and 22, on Nanaimo’s campus. Robin Davies, a Media Studies professor at VIU, works with the department to provide technical support to students and the Nanaimo Global … Continued
Preview of the 10th Vancouver Island Short Film Festival
By contributor Spencer Wilson This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Vancouver Island Short Film Festival (VISFF). The festival was created in 2005 by Johnny Blakeborough and John Gardiner with the goal of creating an event where local filmmakers would have a venue to showcase their films. This goal quickly spread to including films … Continued
Festival one-on-one with Johnny Blakeborough
The 10th Annual, VISFF happening in February, will be the last one under the leadership of Johnny Blakeborough. The festival co-founder and director is stepping down to pursue new projects, but will retain a “mentorship” role in training and advising the new management team next year. The Navigator sat down with Blakeborough, and reviewed the … Continued
An emotional ride with filmmaker Todd Jones
One of the perks of local film festivals is the opportunity to see the familiar faces of returning artists. This year, The Vancouver Island Short Film Festival (VISFF) welcomes the return of award-winning filmmaker-multitasker Todd Jones showcasing his fifth short film, a twisted dark comedy “At Death’s Door”. When asked about the beginning of his … Continued
Vancouver Island Short Film Festival announces 2015 shortlist
By contributor John Gardiner 14 films have been chosen for screening at the 10th annual Vancouver Island Short Film Festival (VISFF) on February 6 and 7. The event will be held at the Malaspina Theatre on Nanaimo’s campus. This year the VISFF organizers received 65 films to choose from that thoroughly impressed the selection committee. … Continued