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Little Things: CIRCLE plays TIFF 2018

September 8, 2018

With her short film at TIFF 2018, Jayisha Patel asks us why that is just how it is?

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Ryan McNeil
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RAFIKI plays TIFF 2018

September 7, 2018

Love can be hopeful, and in some parts of the world hope remains a dangerous idea.

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Ryan McNeil
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Little Things: DODGY DAVE plays TIFF 2018

September 6, 2018

With her short film at TIFF 2018, Charlotte Regan asks us if we really feel that’s a good idea?

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City Looks Pretty: My TIFF 2018 Selections

August 30, 2018

If you’re looking for me next week, start by looking on King Street West

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Ryan McNeil
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MY DAYS OF MERCY plays TIFF 2017

September 17, 2017

A story that pleads with us not let one moment or one label define who we are.

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Ryan McNeil
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THE HUNGRY plays TIFF 2017

September 16, 2017

“Titus” throws a lavish Indian wedding, and Bornila Chatterjee captures every bloody moment.

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Ryan McNeil
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LET THE CORPSES TAN plays TIFF 2017

September 15, 2017

Gold, blood, and conceptual art. All in a day’s work for some.

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