Relive the weekend through Chris Healey's photo essay.
Author: Chloé Selarque
DCISFF 2016 Award Winners
It's difficult (and often unfair) to single out a few notable films from the bevy of great submissions that comprised the line-up at the 17th Dawson International Short Film Festival. Nevertheless, after much hair pulling and…
The Big Finish Has Us Laughing, Crying, and Pondering
Despite three jam-packed days featuring a dozen screenings, workshops, artist talks, video festival, art displays — not to mention a pierogie street party — it's nevertheless still feels like a surprise when the Dawson City film fest finally comes to an end.…
Emerging Artists Highlight Sunday Matinee
Out of the Cold, the DCISFF's Sunday 1 p.m. screening, is often the venue for showing films by emerging Yukon filmmakers, including debut productions on many occasions. That was again the case this year, with several offerings by first-…
The Kids Kick Butt!
Thanks to a heavy dose of local content, plus a great turnout from supportive family and neighbours, the Yukon Youth screening on Saturday afternoon was another sold-out affair. And judging from the quality and variety of the subject matter…
The Long and Shorts of It
Create a film festival dedicated to short films from around Canada and the world, and you're bound to get a huge variety in the works submitted in terms of length, style, and cinematic approach. From…