Inward facing and outright wild, 2024 was a hell of a ride for cinema.
Look back on it with ILT’s top 10 films of the year…
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Category Archives: 2024
A Modern Masterpiece — Anora (VIFF 2024)
VIFF 2024 played host to Sean Baker’s triumphant tale of love in a hopeless place…
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“Our mothers are the real unsung heroes” — Village Keeper Director Karen Chapman On Why You’re Never Too Old To Act
When she first got behind a camera at age 16, Karen Chapman knew she wanted to tell stories. Years later, her debut feature follows a single mother who confronts her traumatic past while cleansing her Toronto neighbourhood of fresh crime scenes.
ILT spoke with Karen at VIFF 2024 about paying tribute to our mothers and finding her breakout star in the most unlikely place. 
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“He was afraid of the role” — Mongrels Director Jerome Yoo On The Immigrant Journey And Having 14 Dogs On Set
After creating a live-action sequel to Disney’s Recess, the sky was the limit for Korean-Canadian director Jerome Yoo. His debut feature, Mongrels, is a multi-layered character study of a grief-stricken Korean family as they adjust to life in 1990s rural Canada.
ILT connected with Jerome at VIFF 2024 where he talked about connecting with Korean culture, going off grid to find his lead actor, and managing a pack of well-trained dogs.
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“The stakes are so personal” — Lucky Star Director Gillian McKercher On Family Dynamics And The Thrill Of Live Poker
From the oilfields of Alberta to the director’s chair, Gillian McKercher is a filmmaker determined to stay true to her roots. Her second film, Lucky Star, follows a gambler-turned-family who is forced to return to his old ways after falling for a tax scam.
ILT sat down with Gillian at VIFF 2024 to discuss father-daughter bonds, representing Alberta on the big screen, and going all-in at the poker table.
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