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…
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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…
Yukon Films Kickstart Friday Night Flicks
The first official screenings of short films began Friday evening at 7 p.m. and the Odd Fellows Hall was jam packed, with standing room only. The main reason for this was that the first slate…