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Christian Zyp interviews Edmonton based filmmaker Scott Townend (director/co-writer/co-creator) about his series RUN THE BURBS on CBC and streaming on CBC GEM.The Calgary Underground FIlm Festival (CUFF) presents a special event to give people a sneak peek of two upcoming episodes of the CBC series RUN THE BURBS at Globe Cinema. Tuesday February 7th. Following a screening of RUN THE BURBS Season 2 Episodes 6 & 7, show creators Andrew Phung & Scott Townend will join the audience at The Globe Cinema for a Q&A. It will be a a candid conversation about getting your start as an indie Alberta filmmaker to the lessons learned creating, developing, and starring in a national TV show.

Christian Zyp, Lucas Anders and Mark Davies have a roundtable discussion about the Oscar Nominations for 2023. Instead of examining every category, they discuss favorite acting nominee, sound/visual effects, screenplay, best picture and the biggest oversight of the Oscars this year.

Christian Zyp speaks with Chelsea McMullen (co-writer/co-director) about the film EVER DEADLY. It weaves concert footage with stunning sequences filmed on location in Nunavut, seamlessly bridging landscapes, stories and songs with pain, anger and triumph—all through the expressions of Tanya Tagaq, one of the most innovative musical performers of our time. EVER DEADLY screens at Metro Cinema Wed Jan 25th at 6:30 pm & Sun Jan 29th at 3:30 pm.

Christian Zyp gives you a sample of some of our favorite interviews from MOVING RADIO over the last year. Listen to segments of interviews from Gary Snow (FRIENDLY LOCAL GAME STORE), Joe Hunting (WE MET IN REALITY), Riley Stearns (DUAL), Fran Strine & Ray Parker Jr. (WHO YA GONNA CALL?), Brandon Rhiness (GROTESQUE), Omar Mouallem (THE LAST BARON) and Scott Lebrecht (JURASSIC PUNK).

For the annual CRUEL X-MAS watch, Christian Zyp punishes the eyes of Mark Davies and Lucas Anders by having them watch the animated Christmas special "Rapsittie Street Kids: Believe in Santa".Rapsittie Street Kids: Believe in Santa is a CGI musical Christmas special that aired once during the 2002 holiday season in syndication and on WB+ (a prepackaged channel for smaller markets). Since it never aired again after that, it was considered to be lost for over a decade. It finally resurfaced on the Internet in 2015 to widespread mockery for its extremely poor quality, most notably its unfinished, stiff, dated (even for its era) computer animation. The plot of the special focuses on a spoiled rich girl named Nicole (Paige O'Hara) throwing away a teddy bear given by one of her classmates and later scrambling to find it after learning of its sentimental background.

Lindsey Campbell and Mark Davies examine another film funded by Telefilm to see if it worth appreciating. This time it's Sook-Yin Lee's film OCTAVIO IS DEAD. A cryptic tale with no lack of sexual undertones, Octavio is Dead! follows Tyler (Sarah Gadon) on an adventure of self-discovery.In OCTAVIO IS DEAD Tyler escapes her overbearing mother (Rosanna Arquette) and travels to the rich and surreal world of her deceased father, Octavio (Raoul Trujillo), a father she never knew. She discovers that “the past is never dead” as she navigates her own sexual identity and the occult. Her ability to know the difference between fantasy and reality becomes an obstacle for Tyler, and she speaks to her late father who tells her that “you can’t hide forever.”

Christian Zyp interviews Michael Patrick Lilly (Chief Creative Officer of FACTORY FILM STUDIO. Thye discuss the move to Edmonton and the project filming in Edmonton, RED PINE CITY. Frank A. Caruso helms the production with Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight, The Expendables), Rick Ravanello and Elise Muller star.

Christian Zyp interviews Bradley Berman (dir/cinematographer)about the documentary JACK HAS A PLAN. It screens as part of CUFF.Docs 2022 Sat. Nov. 26th at 12:00 PM at the globe Cinema in Calgary. Jack Tuller has a plan. And in the final hours of that plan, Jack will have a party with his friends, tell his wife how much he loves her, and finally, he will take a cocktail designed to end his life peacefully. Twenty-five years earlier, the musician was given six months to live. But he lasted 25 years, until taking a turn for the worse. This predicament propels Jack on a quest to reconcile with his mother, find his biological father, and prepare his exit strategy. Jack’s best friend documents his three-year quest to die a happy man, culminating in a permanent going-away party.

Christian Zyp interviews Dave Rodden Short (dir/screenwriter) about his documentary THE EMPRESS OF VANCOUVER. You can see it as part of CUFF.Docs 2022 Sat Nov 26th @ 7:00 pm at the Globe CInema in Calgary.THE EMPRESS OF VANCOUVER is a cinematic and intimate collision of drag, queer history, and performance art, that follows trans icon Oliv Howe as she prepares for the 40th anniversary of her coronation. A genre bending irreverent documentary that blends archival footage, musical elements and just the right amount of dark humour, THE EMPRESS OF VANCOUVER is a journey through the history of LGBTQ+ rights and recognition in Canada, and a loving tribute to those lost during the AIDS epidemic.

Christian Zyp interviews Brian D. Johnson (dir) about his documentary THE COLOUR OF INK. It screens as part of CUFF.Docs Thurs Nov 24th @ 6:30 pm at the Globe Cinema in Calgary. THE COLOUR OF INK uncovers the mystery and power of our oldest medium through the eyes of Jason Logan, a Toronto inkmaker. Harvesting colours from the natural world—weeds, berries, bark, flowers, rocks, rust—he makes ink from just about anything. Ink is our primal medium. It has always been with us, inscribing the evolution of humanity. Working with ingredients foraged in the wild, Jason sends custom-made inks to an eclectic range of artists around the world, from a New Yorker cartoonist to a Japanese calligrapher. As the inks take on a life of their own, his playful alchemy paints a story of colour that reconnects us to the earth and returns us to a childlike sense of wonder.

Christian Zyp interviews Ted Stenson (dir/screenwriter) about his documentary LIVING WITHOUT MENACE. It screens as part of CUFF.Docs Nov. 26th, 2022 @ 2:15 PM at the Globe Cinema in Calgary.LIVING WITHOUT MENACE examines how for over 70 years, Alberta has been the only inhabited part of the planet without rats. But with the emergence of several ambitious, ecologically-focused rat eradication efforts in other parts of the world, what does the future hold for Alberta's iconic “Rat Patrol”?

Christian Zyp interviews Rob Freeman (dir/screenwriter) about his documentary DROP THE NEEDLE. It screens as part of CUFF.Docs 2022 in Calgary at at the Globe Cinema Fri Nov 25th at 6;30 pm. The 10th CUFF.Docs Documentary Film Festival takes place from Nov 23-27, 2022.DROP THE NEEDLE is is the story of Play De Record. In August 1990, a record store opened on Yonge St. in Toronto that quickly began serving the needs of college radio and DJs who spun new sounds far from the mainstream. Through the contagious work ethic and guidance of founder Eugene Tam, organically it became the hub for “Dance” music and the genres which emerged from under that umbrella, fueling and fostering Hip-Hop and Electronic culture. Today, its impact today on Toronto and by extension Canada is without question.

Christian Zyp interviews Ry Levy (director) about his documentary OUT IN THE RING about LGBTQ+ professional wrestlers and representation in the sport. It screens as part of Rainbow Visions Film Festival Sun Nov 6, 2022 at 6:45 PM at the Metro Cinema.OUT IN THE RING uses a combination of interviews with LGBTQ+ wrestling talents (past and present), allies & historians, archival footage and rare photos, The documentary uncovers the history of the pro-wrestling industry and the rise of visibility for performers and fans around the world.

Christian Zyp interviews Jason Karman (dir) about his film GOLDEN DELICIOUS. It screens as part of the Rainbow Visions Film Festival on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 6:45 PM ay the Metro Cinema. Jason will be in attendance for a Q&A.in GOLDEN DELICIOUS, Everyone wants something from high school senior Jake: his father ie pushing him to try out for the basketball team and his girlfriend wants to take their relationship to the next level. But it’s not until Aleks, an openly gay teen with a love for basketball, moves in across the street that Jake begins to recognize his own desires. To get closer to Aleks, Jake devotes himself to making the basketball team only to realize it’s not basketball he really wants. Distraught and confused, Jake pulls away until he’s finally outed as gay. With the truth in the open, Jake and his father come to terms with the reality of their relationship and expectations for each other.

Christian Zyp interviews Beth Wishart Mackenzie (dir) about her documentary LANA GETS HER TALK. It screens as part the Broad View Film Festival Sat. Nov 12, 2022 at 2:30pm at the Metro CInema.An observation of Cree artist Lana Whiskeyjack as she works to complete "Lost My Talk", a mixed-media sculpture representing her uncle. This study of an artist and her work gives us some understanding of the trauma experienced by Canada’s Indigenous people in the Indian Residential School system, of its enduring effects on the children of survivors, and of one woman’s journey to recover what was lost: dignity, identity, and voice.

Christian Zyp interviews Laura O'Grady (dir) about her documentary FRANCHESKA: PRAIRIE QUEEN. See is as part of the Rainbow Visions Film Festival November 5, 2022 @ 4:30 pm at the Metro Cinema. It’s hard to become a drag superstar when you have to show up for your shift at the nursing home! Francheska: Prairie Queen follows the journey of Filipino front line worker Francis “Kiko” Yutrago, as he tries to trade a life of 3 jobs and endless work hours for a successful drag career, all while living in a tiny, conservative Alberta town!

Christian Zyp interviews Valerie Buhagiar (dir/writer) about her film CARMEN. You can see the Alberta Premier Sat. Nov 12, 2022 at 8pm at Metro Cinema.CARMEN is a charming story set in Malta. Carmen (Natascha McElhone) has looked after her brother, the priest at the local church, since she was sixteen years old. Now almost fifty, she is suddenly left to start a new life. Facing her past, Carmen brings colour to the lives of the villagers in this compelling story about a woman finding her voice.

Christian Zyp interviews Geraldine Carr (Founder, President & Curator) about the Broad View International FIlm Festival (BVIFF). It takes place Nov 11-12, 2022 with all screenings at The Metro Cinema.The purpose of BVIFF is to support and promote the advancement of female-identifying film directors through festival screenings, professional development and leadership training.

Christian Zyp interviews Kevin Martin (owner of The Lobby DVD Shop) about the 40th anniversary screenings of John Carpenter's THE THING and PIECES.See them Oct 18-20 at The Metro Cinema as part of NorthWest Fear Fest.

Christian Zyp interviews Becca Kozak (writer/director/editor) about her documentary GIRLS WITH GUTS. It is distributed through Darkside Releasing.GIRLS WITH GUTS explores post-modern feminism through interviews with primarily Vancouver area Canadian horror movie directors. In Carol Clover’s seminal academic paper on feminism in slasher movies (which ended up in her book “Men, Womenand Chainsaws”), she suggested what was original viewed as a misogynistic format was actually a much more subversive feminist arena with final girls emasculating the killer male force in the narratives. Now we get to see how far that path goes deep into the dark genre woods, with a coven of filmmakers that are conjuring up some very sick and terrific s**t, as it’s all murder, guts, and fun with this punk-style documentary.

Christian Zyp speaks with Guy Lavalee from NorthWest Fest(Festival Director). They discuss a new arm of NWF... NorthWest FEAR Fest. From October 18-20 , they are proud to present NorthwestFearFest – 3 nights of bloodcurdling, bloodsoaked genre films from around the world. A little bit of old school, a little bit of new school—and a whole LOT of gory fun! That’s what you’ll get at NWFearFest!

Christian Zyp interviews Scott Lebrecht (Director/Producer) about his documentary JURASSIC PUNK about VFX artist Steve 'Spaz' Williams. See it Sat, Sept 24, 2022 at 6:30 PM at Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre.Steve 'Spaz' Williams is considered a pioneer in computer animation. This intimate account examines his life story and events surrounding the historical moment when digital dinosaurs walked onto the silver screen in Jurassic Park. Steve and a chorus of expert witnesses recount a dramatic tale of rebellion and revolution at Lucasfilm's Industrial Light & Magic in the early 1990s-- a time when creating realistic creatures with a computer was considered impossible. Decades later, Steve struggles to reckon with his chaotic past. A documentary on a forgotten pioneer, one whose contributions to cinema have created a true lasting impact within the art of computer animation.

Christian Zyp interviews Julien Knafo (writer/director/composer) about his new film BRAIN FREEZE. It screens Fri, Sep 23rd, 6:30 PM @ Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre. Julien Knafo will be in attendance for the screening.As winter approaches, an exclusive Golf Club hires a Multinational biotech whose “revolutionary” fertilizer melts the snow, contaminating the water and the residents of Peacock Island, transforming them into mutants. André (15) watches as the infection spreads, leaving him orphaned and in charge of his baby sister Annie. He meets Dan, a wannabe survivalist who has taken refuge in a high-end grocery with his daughter Patricia, not so lucky. They embark on an adventure that takes them to the source of the contamination. In a race against the clock, they fight peacocks and mad scientists and finally the army itself…

Listen to MOVING RADIO correspondent Lucas Anders​ talk to Gail Maurice (Dir/Writ/Prod) & Melanie Bray (actor) about their film ROSIE​. It's the Opening Night Film at the Edmonton International Film Festival​. See it THURSDAY, Sept. 22 for a Q&A with Gail Maurice (Director/Writer/Producer) following the 6:30pm film screening.A film about family, love, and misfits, ROSIE tells the story of a young, orphaned, Indigenous girl who is forced to live with her reluctant, street-smart, Aunty Fred (Frédérique). In the end, Rosie transforms the lives of these colourful characters and finds love, acceptance, and a true HOME with her new chosen family of glittering outsiders.

Christian Zyp interviews Berkley Brady (dir) & Tim Cairo (exec-prod) about the film DARK NATURE. It screens as part of the Edmonton International Film Festival Thu, Sep 29th, 6:30 PM @ Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre. Berkley & Tim will be in attendance for a Q&A post-screening.Berkley Brady’s first horror feature is a suspenseful and gory journey into the darkest corners of our minds. When Joy (Hannah Emily Anderson, JIGSAW, X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX ) escapes an abusive relationship, her friend Carmen (Madison Walsh, DON’T SAY ITS NAME) talks her into a retreat for women surviving trauma in the Rocky Mountains with the acclaimed Dr. Dunnely (Kyra Harper, ORPHAN BLACK). As they move deeper into the wilderness and their treatment, Joy thinks her violent ex-boyfriend is out there somewhere, or perhaps something even worse

Christian Zyp interviews Jeremy Lalonde (dir/co-writer/editor) about his film ASHGROVE. It screens as part of the Edmonton International Film Festival Wed, Sep 28th, 6:30 PM @ Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre. Jeremy will also be at the screening for a Q&A after.ASHGROVE is set in the not-so-distant future, Dr. Jennifer Ashgrove - one of the world's top scientists - is battling to find a cure to a crisis that affects the world's water supply. As the weight of the world takes its toll, she retreats to the countryside with her husband in a bid to clear her mind. But their relationship is strained, and they soon realize that their ability to save their marriage will literally determine the fate of humankind itself.

Christian Zyp interviews Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis about their short film THE FLYING SAILOR. It's featured as part of the Edmonton International Film Festival 2022. You can see it Sun. Sep 25th at 3:00 PM @ Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre.In this National Film Board short, two ships collide in a harbour, an explosion shatters a city, and a sailor is blasted skyward. With ears ringing, blood pulsing and guts heaving, he soars high above the mayhem and towards the great unknown. A bold blend of comedy, suspense and philosophy, The Flying Sailor is an exhilarating contemplation of the wonder and fragility of existence.

Christian Zyp interviews Monica Kidd about her short film THE STORM which is featured at the Edmonton International Film Festival 2022. You can see it Sun, Sep 25th at 3:00 PM @ Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre.A doctor as well as a filmmaker, Monica Kidd finds signs of hope in an uncertain pandemic universe. With The Storm, she collaborates with animator Duncan Major, employing sparsely elegant imagery to reflect on what it means to bring a baby into a world gripped by a global health crisis.

Christian Zyp interviews lori lozinski about the short film A MOTORCYCLE SAVED MY LIFE which is screening at the Edmonton International FIlm Festival Sat, Oct 1st at 3:00 PM @ Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre.In A MOTORCYCLE SAVED MY LIFE, the open road presents a point of departure for director lori lozinski to process deep-seated grief. Revisiting the formative experiences that drove her ambition, lozinski examines the influence of her parents in the present light of day.

*This interview contains profanity* Christian Zyp interviews Sara Campos-Silvius (writer/director/producer) about her short film POWER CHORD. It will screen as part of the Edmonton International Film Festival Thu, Sep 29th, 6:00 PM @ Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre.After 20 years apart, the former members of riot grrrl punk band VAGINA DENTATA gather to rehearse for a one-night-only charity reunion show. But with all the history between them, will they even survive sound check? POWER CHORD explores what it means to succeed, what it means to sell out, and the enduring power of friendship.

Lindsey Campbell is joined by Mark Davies for another edition of THANKS TELEFILM where they examine movies that great examples of why Telefilm funding is important and why some are... questionable. This episode is a double feature: "Disappearance At Clifton Hill" and "The Wolf and the Lion".Director Albert Shin's film "Disappearance at Clifton Hill" focuses on a troubled young woman returning to her hometown of Niagara Falls, where the memory of a long-ago kidnapping quickly ensnares her. It also starts David Cronenberg in a small role. Gilles de Maistre's film "The Wolf and the Lion" tells the story of 20-year-old Alma who decides to go back to her childhood home, a little island in the heart of a majestic forest. While there, she rescues two helpless cubs: a wolf and a lion. They forge an inseparable bond.

Lindsey Campbell is joined by Mark Davies for another edition of THANKS TELEFILM where they examine movies that great examples of why Telefilm funding is important and why some are... questionable.THE EXCHANGE is directed by Dan Mazer (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, I GIve it a Year) A socially awkward teen decides to import a mail-order best friend from France. Instead, he ends up with his personal nightmare: a cologne-soaked, chain-smoking, sex-obsessed youth who quickly becomes the hero of the community.

Christian Zyp interviews Brandon Rhiness (writer/director/editor) about his film GROTESQUE. The horror/comedy focuses on a woman who suffers a botched plastic surgery and uses that disappointment to fuel her bloody path of revenge on anyone that did her wrong.

Christian Zyp interviews Omar Mouallem (dir/writer/narrator) about his documentary THE LAST BARON. They also discuss the doc he co-directed, DIGGING IN THE DIRT (with Dylan Rhys Howard). Omar was the recipient of Alberta’s 2022 Lt. Governor Emerging Artists award. recently. He's also a journalist and author (Praying to the West: How Muslims Shaped the Americas).Stream DIGGIN IN THE DIRT and THE LAST BARON on CBC Gem for free.

Christian Zyp interviews Heather Hatch (writer/director/producer) about her documentary WOCHIIGII LO END: OF THE PEACE. It screens as part of FAVA Fest 2022 Tuesday May 24th at 7 pm at The Orange Hub (10045 156 St NW).WOCHIIGII LO END: OF THE PEACE is an in-depth look at the controversies surrounding British Columbia' Site C hydro dam project that has uprooted the Indigenous people in the region who are supposed to be protected by a government treaty signed a century ago.

Christian Zyp interviews Tom Robinson (co-director/writer/producer) about the short film "BLIND AMBITION: The Wop May Story". It's screening as part of FAVA Fest 2022 on May 25th, 2022 at The Orange Hub (10045 156 St NW)."BLIND AMBITION: The Wop May Story" is the inspiring life story of aviation pioneer Wilfred 'Wop' May, who fought the Red Baron, saved lives, and connected the world. This inspiring life story of aviation pioneer Wilfred 'Wop' May tells the legend of how he fought the Red Baron, saved lives, and connected the world.

Christian Zyp interviews Ashlee Pearce (Marketing. Communications & Events Manager) from the Film and VIdeo Arts Society of Alberta (FAVA). They discuss FAVA Fest taking place at The Orange Hub (10045-156 St NW) from May 24-28, 2022FAVA Fest is an annual event that is a celebration of their members and some of the amazing work they’ve produced over the last 24 months. With something for everyone, including documentaries, narratives, music videos, animation and more, FAVA FEST 2022 brings the unique visions, perspectives and stories from FAVA members together under one festival.

Christian Zyp interviews Nancy Kenny (executive producer) the documentary she's featured in, ON THE FRINGE. It screens as part of NorthWest Fest on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 8:00 PM at Metro Cinema.Every summer, a ragtag crew of performing artists journey across the country to perform their work on the Canadian Fringe Festival circuit in the documentary ON THE FRINGE. This touring circuit is a unique showcase that attracts thousands of performers from all over the world bent on reclaiming control of their creative output and process. Join their road trip of a lifetime as they struggle to balance love, friendship, and financial risk with artistic reward.

Christian Zyp interviews Sean Cisterna about his documentary THE LONG RIDER. It screens as part of Northwest Fest Sat May 7th at 9:00 PM at Metro Cinema. Sean Cisterna and film subject Filipe Leite will be in attendance for this screening.THE LONG RIDER focuses on Filipe Leite. When he leaves his adoptive home of Canada, the aspiring journalist sets out on an epic quest to ride from Calgary to his family's home in Brazil - entirely on horseback.

Christian Zyp interviews Griffin Cork (director) about his documentary OMA. It screens as part of Northwest Fest on Saturday May 14th at 6pm at Metro Cinema.OMA focuses on retired nurse Sandy Moser. Following the death of her husband, Sandy found that the arts saved her life. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic hitting the theater and live event industries the hardest, she wanted to give back. But how does one woman living on her country acreage repay a whole community? For Sandy, it was making 3000 cloth masks. By herself. For free.

Christian Zyp interviews Eva Colmers about her documentary film QUINN. It screens as part of Northwest Fest on Saturday, May 14th at 6:00 PM at the Metro Cinema.QUINN is a personal and artistic documentary that offers a unique four-year window into the life of a non-gender conforming individual. "Nothing stays the same," says Quinn, as they strive to find a place in a society that is fixed on labels.

Christian Zyp interviews Fran Strine (dir/prod) and Ray Parker Jr. about the Opening Night FIlm for Northwest Fest WHO YOU GONNA CALL? See it MAY 6th at 7:00 PM st Metro CInema. In WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Fran Strine unveils the never before told story of Ray Parker, Jr., the artist behind the song “Ghostbusters”. We all know the famous song, but what did it take to get him there Filmmaker Fran Strine and legendary artist Ray Parker Jr. will be in attendance for this screening!

Mark Davies interviews Tim Mackenzie-Smith (director/producer) about his documentary GETTING IT BACK: THE STORY OF CYMANDE which is featured as part of the 19th edition of the Calgary Underground FIlm Festival 2022. Cymande are the unsung heroes of hip hop, disco and a host of other genres, whose message of peace, love and funk sailed beyond Britain's shores and helped shape music for five decades. Long after they stopped playing, the music played on, so they returned to play some more.In the racially turbulent UK of the early ‘70s, a group of black musicians came together in South London with a common love of rhythms and a message of peace. Cymande – with the dove as their symbol – combined jazz, funk, soul and Caribbean grooves to form a unique sound. Despite success in the USA they faced indifference in their native Britain, becoming disillusioned and disbanding. But the music lived on, as new generations of artists imbibed and reworked their pioneering sounds in fresh ways. From Soul II Soul to De La Soul, MC Solaar to The Fugees, the Dove had spread Cymande's message far and wide, prompting their return after forty years. This is their story. Executive Produced by John Battsek (SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN) and Daniel Gordon (THE TRIALS OF OSCAR PISTORIUS).

Lucas Anders interviews Clay Tatum about his film THE CIVIL DEAD which is featured as part of the Calgary Underground Film Festival 2022.In the film, a misanthropic struggling photographer just wants to watch TV and eat candy while his wife is out of town. While taking photos out in a park, Clay happens upon his long-lost friend, Whit. After a night of catching up, Whit discloses an unsettling secret to Clay, which puts a strain on his marriage and causes him to question his own sanity.A CIVIL WAR was a Slamdance 2022 Audience Award Winner and was directed, written and stars Clay Tatum, alongside co-writer and cast member Whitmer Thomas. A heartfelt buddy story with a supernatural angle, THE CIVIL DEAD offers a very funny and very charming twist on the horror indie comedy.

Christian Zyp interviews Brenda Lieberman (Festival Director) about the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF). You can see CUFF in person at The Globe Cinema in Calgary from April 21st - May 1st OR stream it online, if you live in Alberta. Visit CalgaryUndergroundFilm.org fro more info.

Christian Zyp interviews Joe Hunting (director/producer) of WE MET IN VIRTUAL REALITY, as well as John, Scout & Dylan (subjects in the film). You can see it as part of the Calgary Underground FIlm Festival on Sat April 23rd at 6:30 pm at the Globe Cinema.Filmed entirely inside the world of VR, WE MET IN VIRTUAL REALITY is a vérité documentary that captures an intimate collage of stories exploring the burgeoning cultural landscape of VRChat while the physical world faced isolation during the COVID-19 lockdown.Following two long distance couples growing their relationships as they prepare to meet physically and a sign language teacher dedicated to building a welcoming community for deaf and hard of hearing VRChat users, WE MET IN VIRTUAL REALITY opens diverse conversations about love, identity, grief and mental health, offering a hyper real journey into the human experience of an online world that will soon shape the future.

Christian Zyp interviews Naddine Madell (director/producer) about her documentary A WICKED EDEN. With unprecedented access into the inner workings of the culture of Femdom, and online fetish creation, the documentary showcases the entrepreneur, educator, role model and elite Dominatrix, Goddess Alexandra Snow.A WICKED EDEN screens as part of the Calgary Underground film Festival April 22nd, 2022 in-person and April 29th - May 1st online at CalgaryUndergroundFilm.org

Christian Zyp interviews Rob Grant about his potential film HUSKS. The screenplay will have a Table Read as a feature of the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) on April 24th, 2022.Join a cast of actors for a live script reading of the local horror-comedy HUSKS. The upcoming feature is a fun, absurd, and an untimely hopeful escape, revealing in the triumph of the human spirit, however blood-soaked it may be. There will be a Q&A following the reading, and the production team are open to script feedback following the event.In TUSKS... A ragtag bachelor party are abducted during a hunting trip by a truly inept alien force. With the party armed and able to defend relentless attacks, the hive-minded humanoid creatures are forced to lay siege on their ship’s loading bay. It’s EVIL DEAD meets FIRE IN THE SKY,

The satirical, science-fiction thriller from Riley Stearns (THE ART OF SELF-DEFENSE) screens as part of the Calgary Underground Film Festival April 21, 2022. The film centres on a woman who opts for a cloning procedure after she receives a terminal diagnosis and is court-martialled to a duel to the death when she starts to recover.The film stars Scottish actress Karen Gillan (JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE) playing opposite herself in the roles of Sarah and Double Sarah, alongside Aaron Paul (BREAKING BAD). DUAL had its world premiere at Sundance 2022, where it was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize.

Christian Zyp interviews Gary Snow (dir/prod) & Gordon Johansen (subject)about the documentary FRIENDLY LOCAL GAME STORE. It's featured as part of The Calgary Underground Film Festival 2022.The unlikely story of the world’s largest game store – The Sentry Box – located in Calgary. Communities are not just bound by borders – they are often comprised of people with shared passions. A friendly local game store (FLGS) is a unique place where people can connect with each other, create memories, and build community. Celebrating over 40 years of operation, the Sentry Box in Calgary, Alberta has grown to become the world’s largest game store. It has achieved this incredible milestone by being an inviting and welcoming space for people of all backgrounds to enjoy tabletop games, such as Dungeons and Dragons.