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In the News-April 13th

In the News-April 13th
Polytechnique Wins Big at Genies The dramatic retelling of the shooting at L’École Polytechnique de Montréal was the big winner last night at the Genie Awards. The film, simply titled Polytechnique, won a total of nine awards including best picture, best director, best original screenplay, costume,...

Old School - Parker Lewis Can’t Lose

Old School - Parker Lewis Can’t Lose
Welcome to the first of what I hope will be a monthly column here in In Magazine. “Old School” is dedicated to those pop culture artefacts that hold a special place in the hearts of myself and the In team. For the inaugural Old School, I’ve selected Parker Lewis Can’t Lose. A little known series,...

Guerilla in the Midst #2

Guerilla in the Midst #2
If you’re a filmmaker, the camera is the eye through which your audience will see your story, and every film needs just the right camera to perfectly serve that story. Because of how fundamental the camera is to the film, it’s often the first item that a filmmaker rushes out to buy, but buying...

Web Comics Questionnaire – Der-shing Helmer

Web Comics Questionnaire – Der-shing Helmer
This first edition of the questionnaire highlights the fine work of Der-shing Helmer, author and artist of The Meek, a weekly web comic that’s a sci-fi/fantasy story about three people on a quest for peace as nation’s stand on the brink of war. He may be a biologist by training, but he’s an artist...

5 Things – Lost Mysteries

5 Things – Lost Mysteries
With one season to go, there are still several mysteries for Lost to tackle and explain, and that’s not to mention that fact that “The Incident Part 1 & 2” unleashed at least two or three new ones to ponder as well. Submitted for you approval: 5 Things to think about, Lost-wise speaking, before...

Guerrilla in the Midst with Matt Campagna

Guerrilla in the Midst with Matt Campagna
This issue: Getting Started The only thing more daunting than getting started in studio films is getting started in independent films. Why? Because you’re on your own… right? That’s where most independent Filmmakers can easily make their first mistake. Filmmaking is an art, like painting...

Five Things-The Decemberists

Five Things-The Decemberists
Written By Jessica Bartram It’s no surprise that a band named after a relatively obscure Russian revolt (the Decembrists Revolt of 1825 - thanks, Wikipedia) would aim for something beyond the ordinary, but The Decemberists hit the mark every time. Their songs are often modeled after sea shanties...

I Dream of Genre with Jay Justin

I Dream of Genre with Jay Justin
Each Month an indie filmmaker talks about the project they’d do if time and money were no object Filmmaker: Jason Justin Title of Project: “The Artifact” Genre: Horror/Thriller Description: If there were one movie I could direct where I didn’t have to worry about money, it would have to be “The...