Haida Gwaii: On the Edge of the World. National Canadian Film Day. Great Door prizes! The natural beauty of this culturally rich archipelago has served as a backdrop for tragedies such as outbreaks of smallpox…
Category: DCISFF
Film Fest Photo Essay
Relive the weekend through Chris Healey's photo essay.
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…