Lights, camera… teamwork! Behind every stunning shot is a crew whose artistry brings the story to life. And this episode takes our camera pros out from BEHIND THE LIGHTS to talk about the art and craft of cinematography, and putting them somewhere they never expected to be: in front of it.

Cheers 🥂 to Rico Moran, Gayle Ye, Samy Inayeh, Brendan Steacy, Dave Muscat, and moderator Warren Sonoda for breaking down the visual language, collaboration, and craft that shape every frame.

🎙️ Episode 16 of CFF’s Cheers & Chats Podcast just dropped!

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Big thanks to our sponsor xoTO and Company 3 for co-presenting this panel at CFF.

In a landscape that changes overnight, Canadian filmmakers are mastering the art of showing up, standing out, and staying in the game.

Cheers 🥂 to Amira de Vera, Aisha Evelyna, Christina Ienna, Shant Joshi, Yuvi Randhawa, and moderator Eric Bizzarri for joining us to Brand, Hustle & Thrive – sharing what it really takes behind the scenes to build a brand, stay bankable, and carve out a lasting future in Canadian film.

🎙️ Episode 15 on CFF’s Cheers & Chats Podcast just dropped!

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Big thanks to our community partner Future of Film Showcase for co-presenting this panel at CFF.

Behind every great director is a story about how they got there – and it’s rarely a straight path. From crew calls to creative calls, this panel dives into what it really looks like to step into the director’s chair with Breaking In: The Transition to Directing.

Cheers 🥂 to Nick Butler, Joanna Tsanis, Meelad Moaphi, Dan Abramovici, Rebecca Applebaum, and moderator Shawn Gerrard breaking down the journey, the challenges, and the leap it takes to move into directing.

🎙️ Episode 14 on CFF’s Cheers & Chats Podcast just dropped!

Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

Big thanks to our sponsor DGC Ontario for making conversations like these possible — and accessible to creators through CFF.