Section: Film

Kihada Kreative is exceptionally proud to once again be supporting the Vancouver Latin American Film Festival for their 13th annual event this year, and this event has to be the best yet! Their spectacular array of Latin American cinema showcasing for the first time in Vancouver inspires a mingling of cultures and encourages exploration into a diverse and colourful part of the world in an artistic and stunningly visual capacity.

It’s that time of year again folks, so pull out your stocking, reach for that peppermint latte and get ready for the Christmas blitz to bring delicious design, amazing ads and terrible sweaters your way!

Since the release of Ron Fricke and Mark Madigson’s film SAMSARA, you no longer need 88 days to see the world – 99 minutes will more than suffice. In that period, you’ll reach more than 25 countries and experience hundreds of global phenomena in unbelievably vivid detail. You may also discover an unexpected sense of connection to the earth’s pulses and organic flow, channeled through the magnificent flow of images and music. Weaving together the ancient and the modern, the simple and the spectacular, and an entire spectrum of poignancy, SAMSARA truly exemplifies its Sanskrit expression of “the ever-turning wheel of life”.

Isn’t it every kid’s dream to see his or her drawings come to life? Perhaps some do, in the absolutely limitless worlds of childhood imagination. Now, however, kids and adults alike can see it happen on the big screen: The Itch of the Golden Nit, premiering for the first time in North America at the Children’s Festival this Thursday, is animated entirely by illustrations submitted by 34 000 children across the UK.

Reel 2 Real Annual International Film Festival for Youth is HERE! Bringing from around the world a collection of brilliant films for kids and teens to the Vancity and Pacific Cinémathèque theatres. This eight-day event is a fantastic opportunity for young people (and adults too) to learn about film and cultures from every corner of the world. Over 50 films and showcases, educational and entertaining, will be presented for viewers of all ages – though the presentations, and the festival itself, have all been created with youth at heart. In addition, the festival will feature a variety of workshops, activities, demonstrations, galas, and hands-on exhibits that are sure to delight, inform, and inspire.

Vancouver, our city and buzzing hub of arts and entertainment, is a stage on which the brightest and most brilliant shine – even without a spotlight. What sets a truly exceptional individual apart from the rest is innovation, and a talent from which the greatest advancements are forged. In the realm of cinematography, the latest beacon of such innovation emanates from one Selim Mete, photographer, cinematographer, graphic designer, and now novice programmer. And yet, the young winner of many cinematic awards and acclaim is still the most humble person I’ve met!

After much anticipation, the festival’s opening weekend was a treat for cinephiles with many sold out screenings and a host of directors and guests in attendance… and so much more to see this week.

Ki ki-ri ki ANNOUNCES!

Synopsis: The story of a chameleon with an identity crisis.