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Lucas Anders interviews Nauzanin Knight (director) about her documentary THE FORBIDDEN UNIVERSITY. It is screening as part of Northwest Film Fest Saturday April 11th, 2026 st 2:30PM at Meto Cinema. Nauzanin Knight will be in attendance for a Q&A after the screening.Amid the shadows of oppression in Iran, THE FORBIDDEN UNIVERSITY unveils a secret beacon of hope. Explore the clandestine world of the Bahá'í Institute for Higher Education, an informal underground university created by the Bahá’ís of Iran in a country where, for them, education is a crime. With poignant interviews and stunning rotoscoped animation (crafted by the Academy Award-winning studio behind The Perfect Storm and Blade Runner), this made-in-Edmonton doc shines a light on the courageous souls who dare to defy tyranny for the sake of education.NWFF WEBSITE INFO & TIX: www.northwestfest.ca/2026/the-forbidden-universityFILM WEBSITE: www.theforbiddenuniversityfilm.com/teamINSTAGRAM: @nauzaninnknight

Christian Zyp interviews Pony Nicole Herauf (director/producer) about her debut feature film YOUNG FEMALE PLAYWRIGHT. See it as part of the Calgary Underground Film Festival on Wednesday April 22nd at 7:00PM at the Globe Cinema. Pony Nicole Herauf & Ellie Moon (screenwriter/actor) will in attendance for a post screening Q&A,YOUNG FEMALE PLAYWRIGHT... 26-year-old Millie lands a career-making debut at Canada’s National Theatre, but the celebration quickly turns to scrutiny after a press release describes her play as a “deeply personal story.” Certain her dark family drama is a work of fiction, Millie is blindsided as those around her begin to read it as confession, especially her uncle Mark, a schoolteacher and recovered alcoholic. Through bright lights and dark comedy, the film interrogates who gets to tell which stories, what it costs a woman to be believed. YOUNG FEMALE PLAYWRIGHT is the debut feature from Calgary-born CUFF alum Director Pony Nicole Herauf (ART BABY, CUFF 2025).CUFF TIX & INFO: www.calgaryundergroundfilm.org/2026/youn…aywright/INSTAGRAM: @youngfemaleplawright@ponynicoleherauf@elliemooner

Christian Zyp interviews Alex Montilla (director/writer/editor) about his film FRIDAY THE 69TH. It's screening as part of the Calgary Underground Film Festival on Friday April 17th at 10PM at the Globe Cinema. Alex and Rob Zoppo (actor) will be in attendance for a post screening Q&A.FRIDAY THE 69TH, the first-ever period piece feature shot entirely on an iPhone (probably...don't Google it), is a microbudget slasher-comedy paying tribute to the bottom-shelf horror films of the early ’80s. It follows a group of adult filmmakers in 1981 who aim to capitalize on the slasher trend by making their own independent ripoff about a group of spring breaking college coeds as they are terrorized by a mysterious killer beekeeper with a vendetta, leading to a series of gruesome and absurdly comedic events. Made for under $15,000 and featuring a scene shot on location at the original TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE house, FRIDAY THE 69TH embraces the charm of low-budget horror and DIY spirit of films like EL MARIACHI while delivering a bloody fun time for fans of cult cinema.CUFF WEBSITE & TIX: www.calgaryundergroundfilm.org/2026/frid…the-69th/FILM WEBSITE: fridaythe69th.com/INSTAGRAM: @friday69film@akmontilla

Christian Zyp interviews George Mihalka (director) about his film MY BLOODY VALENTINE for the 45th anniversary screening as part of the Calgary Underground Film Festival. See it Sunday April 19th at 4:15PM at the Globe Cinema as part of CUFF. George will be in attendance for the screening for a post-screening Q&A.Cross your heart...and hope to die. Celebrate the 45th Anniversary of this cult Canadian slasher with the 4K uncut version of MY BLOODY VALENTINE! This 1981 Canadian slasher film was released in the wake of the popularity of the slasher genre that had overtaken the 1970s. Considered an example of the low-budget cult films reminiscent of popular slasher films such as Halloween (1978) and Friday the 13th(1980), the movie was filmed on location in Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia Canada.CUFF WEBSITE & TIX: www.calgaryundergroundfilm.org/2026/my-b…iversary/

Christian Zyp interviews Max Hey (director) about his documentary NOW! MORE! YES! See it as part of Northwest Film Fest Friday April 10th at 9:30pm at the Metro Cinema.This raucous, decidedly stranger-than-fiction doc is one of the wildest movie-going experiences you'll have this year. A SXSW 2025 world premiere, NOW! MORE! YES! tells the incredible story of TW Hansen, the legally blind used car salesman and picture car coordinator based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, whose dreams and schemes know no limits. TW will do just about anything to get a car in front of a camera, even if it means using company funds without his boss, Dave Manyo's, permission. Recorded over three years by Max Hey (one of TW's tenants), the film takes a raw, personal approach to documenting a charming, flawed, and relentlessly optimistic man.TIX & INFO: https://www.northwestfest.ca/2026/now-more-yesINSTAGRAM: @nowmoreyes@maxphey

Lucas Anders interviews David Anthony Ngo (director/producer) and Erin Williams-Weir (co-creator/producer) about the documentary NEVER GET BUSTED! See it as part of Northwest Film Fest on Friday April 10th at 7:00 pm at the Metro Cinema. Director David Anthony Ngo & co-creator/producer Erin Williams-Weir will be in attendance for a post screening Q&A.NEVER GET BUSTED!... A highly decorated Texas narcotics officer turns his back on the police force, busting crooked cops and teaching drug users how to hide their stash. Barry Cooper is an expert at hiding drugs, evading police, and raising hell! But once upon a time he was a highly decorated Texas Narcotics Officer. After a raid goes wrong, destroying a family not unlike his own, Barry's conscience gets the better of him and he quits the force. Using stolen police tapes, he creates a DVD series teaching drug users how to hide their stash and becomes an instant media sensation. This is the story of one man’s fight to turn the tide on the War on Drugs, if he doesn’t get busted in the process!You can also find NEVER GET BUSTED! on Paramount+TIX & INFO: https://www.northwestfest.ca/2026/never-get-bustedINSTAGRAM: @nevergetbustedfilm

Christian Zyp interviews Sean Cisterna (The Long Rider, From the Vine, Kiss & Cry) about the documentary he directed, SILVER SCREAMERS. You can see it as part of Northwest Film Fest on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Metro Cinema.SILVER SCREAMERS is a heartwarming and spine-tingling documentary that follows a group of spirited senior citizens as they embark on an extraordinary adventure far outside their comfort zone: creating a horror film! In a quaint retirement community, a diverse group of retirees find themselves yearning for excitement and creative expression in their golden years. Led by a local filmmaker, the seniors pool their talents and resources to produce a short horror film that will defy expectations and challenge stereotypes.NWFF WEBSITE: www.northwestfest.ca/2026/silver-screamersINSTAGRAM: @silverscreamersdoc@seancisterna

Christian Zyp interviews John Loeppky about the series he hosts HISTORY IN 60 now streaming on AMI+ online. It premiered recently and you can watch all six episodes eventually. Look below to find links to stream.HISTORY IN 60 is a six-part documentary series hosted by journalist John Loeppky. In each episode, he digs into a moment of disability history and then takes on the challenge of fitting it all into one minute. The series explores pivotal events, overlooked figures, and the evolving story of disability rights in Canada, connecting past struggles to the present.HISTORY IN 60 WEBSITE: h60.ca/AMI WEBSITE: www.ami.ca/news/class-session-…-moments-disabilityINSTAGRAM: @historyin60series@cymru_et_canada@accessiblemediaincFACEBOOK: AMIHistory in 60John Loepppky

Christian Zyp interviews Niek Theelen (stand-up comic, filmmaker, adaptive athlete) about a project he is trying to get funded, LOVE OF THE GAME: RISE OF THE REAPERS. You can vote for it at the link below at the website for Decentralized Pictures (co-founded by ROman Coppola).LOVE OF THE GAME: RISE OF THE REAPERS, is a film hosted by stand-up comedian and adaptive sports enthusiast Niek Theelen. This potential film combines Niek's love of laughter and overcoming adversity with his desire to maintain a healthy lifestyle amongst his peers in the Alberta Wheelchair Rugby Community.VOTE AT DECENTRALIZED PICTURES: app.decentralized.pictures/project/69a…WMT2EQJcaFAINSTAGRAM: @ niektheelenFACEBOOK: Niek TheelenNiek Theelen ComedyYOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/@niektheelencomedy

Lucasa Anders interviews Kyle Tobiasson (co-writer/co-director) about the short film IT'S A GIRL that he created with Mia Cooksy. It screens as part of FAVA Fest 2026 on Friday March 20th at 6PM at The Capital Theatre (1920 Street, Fort Edmonton Park). It's one of four projects (Flash, Show Me Something and Edmontask) that Kyle worked on that are presented by the Film and Video Arts Society of Alberta.IT'S A GIRL... Adeline brings her new boyfriend home to her troubled parents for a dinner none of them will forgetFAVA FEST INFO: fava.ca/wp-content/uploads/20…_program_cover_V3.pdfINSTAGRAM: @kyletobiasson@ohbabyitsmia@alexa_rodominski@lady_juliet94@gavinnbartlettWEBSITE: poppyrosemedia.ca/#recent

Lucas Anders interviews Milan Kalra (co-director/co-writer) about his short film WHO IS THE BOY? that he collaborated on with musician Nick Lange. See it as part of FAVA FEST 2926 on Friday March 20th at The Capitol Theatre (1920 Street, Fort Edmonton Park) as part of a program of short films presented by the Film and Video Arts Society of Alberta.WHO IS THE BOY? is Nick Lange and Milan Kalra's first film. Shot entirely on 16mm film, this short film/long-form music video combines traditional filmmaking with musical elements to capture the themes and story first introduced in Nick Lange’s first album “Who Is The Boy?”. The story brings the audience into the daily life of a young musician attempting to find his purpose through music.FAVA FEST INFO: fava.ca/wp-content/uploads/20…_program_cover_V3.pdfINSTAGRAM: @milank_12@nlangemusicSHORT FILM LINK: www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6ChtibE-M8

Lucas Anders interviews Nikki Rae Hallow (director), Anna Primiani (writer/producer/actor) and Ashlee Pearce (producer) about the short film THE TABLE BETWEEN US. It screens as part of FAVA Fest on Friday March 6th at Metro Cinema. FAVA Fest 2026 also has screenings/events March 13th at The Orange Hub and March 20th at The Capitol Theatre.THE TABLE BETWEEN US - Growing up in an abusive, volatile home, drove Celia (Anna Primiani) to marry a man just like her step- father. Now seven years after her husband's death at the hands of her sister, Lily (Nikki Rae Hallow) the sisters finally meet within the confines of the prison. As they sit across the table, tormented by guilt and past mistakes, they're forced to face their inner demons as they seek redemption and hope for a future together.FAVA Fest 2026 INFO: fava.ca/wp-content/uploads/20…_program_cover_V3.pdfANNA PRIMIANI: www.annaprimiani.com/NIKKI RAE HALLOW: www.annaprimiani.com/INSTAGRAM: @mrsashpearce@nikkihallows@annaprimiani

Christian Zyp interviews co-creator Chris Lavis about the stop-motion animated film THE GIRL WHO CRIED PEARLS with Maciek Szczerbowski. It is nominated for the BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM at the 98th Academy Awards ceremony. Watch the short film on Crave in Canada or on the National Film Board website or NFB YouTube channel.TRHE GIRL WHO CRIED PEARLS... In Montreal, at the dawn of the 20th century, a poor boy falls in love with a girl whose sorrow turns into pearls. He sells them to a ruthless pawnbroker, who hungers for more. Tempted by greed, the boy must choose between love and fortune. The choice could damn his soul.From the Oscar-nominated team of Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski (MADAME TUTLI-PUTLI), this meticulously crafted film is a testament to the magic of stop-motion animation. With handmade puppets, mesmerizing narration by Colm Feore and a haunting score by Patrick Watson, THE GIRL WHO CRIED PEARLS is a timeless parable of desire, deception and the price of innocence.NFB WEBSITE: www.nfb.ca/film/the-girl-who-cried-pearls/FULL FILM: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zanj0zDKfR8INSTAGRAM: @clydehenryproductions

Christian Zyp interviews Jay Drakulic, Mallory Drumm, Alex Lee Williams (directors/writers/actors) about their film DREAM EATER. Stream it on Netflix in Canada and V.O.D. everywhere. DREAM EATER follows Mallory (Drumm), a documentary filmmaker, who heads to a remote cabin in the mountains with her boyfriend Alex (Williams) to document his violent parasomnia. As his condition worsens, Mallory suspects something more sinister may be at play. As the nightmares escalate, so do the scares, right through the final frame. “What these three filmmakers have pulled is not just remarkable on a low-budget DIY filmmaking level; they achieve the holy grail of horror, which is to make a movie that absolutely terrifies you.” Eli Roth.HORROR SECTION WEBSITE: horrorsectionstudios.com/movies/INSTAGRAM: @dreameatermovie@blindluckpictures@horrorsectionstudios

Lindsey Campbell from MOVING RADIO connects with Natasha D'Amours & Erika Guavin from SHOUT! FOR LIBRARIES. They are students from the school for library studies from the University of Alberta. They discuss the Guest Programmer Series SHHHH: TALES FROM THE STACKS at Metro Cinema. It highlights the importance of libraries and the many roles libraries play in our communities, and around the world. This film series celebrates intellectual freedom, Freedom to Read, and the work that libraries and librarians do–playing vital roles in their communities and serving as a safe spaces to nourish freedom of expression that is necessary for a diverse and inclusive community and culture.They discuss the documentary EX LIBRIS: THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY. See it Saturday, February 21st, 2026 at 2:45 PM. Director Fredrick Wiseman offers an observational, "fly-on-the-wall" look at the NYPL system. It explores how the library fosters community, lifelong learning, and digital access across its research centers and neighborhood branches, highlighting its role as a vital, democratic institution. As well, they discuss THE LIBRARIANS screening Friday, February 27th, 2026 at 6:30 PM. Kim A. Snyder's film examines how lawmakers seek to review a list of books and librarians find themselves on the frontlines of a national battle. Across the U.S., librarians face the impact of uniting against library collection standards that include restrictions on race-related and LGBTQIA+ content. Drawing on historical context, The Librarians explores the broader implications for education and public life. FInally they discuss an Emilio Estevez film THE PUBLIC. In the film, a brutal Midwestern cold snap drives homeless library patrons in Cincinnati to stage an Occupy-style sit-in, refusing to leave the library at closing time to avoid freezing. Led by Stuart (Emilio Estevez), a librarian who connects with the patrons, the act of civil disobedience escalates into a standoff with police, a crisis negotiator (Alec Baldwin), and a politically ambitious DA (Christian Slater). Ex Libris: The New York Public Library TIX INFO: https://metrocinema.org/event/ex-libris-new-york-public-library/The Librarians TIX INFO: https://metrocinema.org/event/the-librarians

Christian Zyp interviews Brandon Christensen (director/writer) about his feature film BODYCAM. It will screen Wednesday March 4th at 7pm at the Globe Cinema. It is part of the Calgary Underground Film Festival presentation of "Off the CUFF" event, ahead of its release on Shudder. Calgary director Brandon Christensen (NIGHT OF THE REAPER, THE PUPPETMAN, SUPERHOST, Z, STILL/BORN) and local cast & crew will be in attendance.BODYCAM... When a routine domestic disturbance spirals into tragedy, two police officers find themselves trapped in a relentless nightmare. Over the course of one harrowing night, their bodycams capture a descent into pure terror—where every moment feels inescapably real. Delivering a bold reinvention of the found footage genre, BODYCAM isn’t just another shaky handheld horror—it transforms the audience into unwilling partners on the most terrifying ride-along imaginable, with no way of knowing how, or if, it will end.TIX: www.calgaryundergroundfilm.org/year-roun…-bodycam/INSTAGRAM: @thebrandonchristensen

Christian Zyp interviews Akash Sherman (director) and Shane Fennessey (producer) about the documentary SINGHS IN THE RING. See it streaming now on Crave or VOD. SINGHS IN THE RING is an exuberant, heart-forward dive into the legacy and impact of Gama Singh, the Canadian Stampede Wrestling icon who turned prejudice into power, and the trials of his son, Raj, in carrying on the family name. Featuring WWE superstars Bret Hart, Chelsea Green, and Jinder Mahal, this doc is an action-packed, joyous homage to the wild, high-flying bygone era—while wrestling with the hard truths of identity, culture, and the challenging echoes of the past that still linger today.Website: www.singhsinthering.com/Instagram: @singhsintheringX: @singhsinthering