Reel Asian 2010 Opening Night Perfmance by Team 2X Entertainment

The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival opened last night with a bang including a screening of the hilarious tongue in cheek martial arts film Gallants which played to a packed house. One of the great things about opening night is that for the past several years the crowd is usually treated to a live performance (such as the Raging Asian Women Taiko Drummers in 2008). This year we had a great tie into the film selection by seeing an impressive live performance by by Team 2X Entertainment, a group which blends martial arts, free-running, gymnastics and contemporary dance. They were absolutely fantastic and completely won over the crowd. Here's a clip of the guys in action:

The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival 2010 runs from November 9 - 15, 2010 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

TADFF 2010: Closing Night Vids

On the final night of the Toronto After Dark Film Festival had very fun (and at times participatory) crowds, fantastic films, and some great moments. Here's a look at some of the evenings festivities.

Rubber introduction with Peter Kuplowsky and Robert, the killer tire:

Adam Lopez introduces The Human Centipede (mild spoilers) and 3 very brave volunteers participate in a little demonstration before the film:

Adam Lopez intros final screening of the festival, gives thanks and including heartfelt thanks to esp operations director and programmer Shelagh Rowan-Legg:

The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2010 ran from August 13 - 20, 2010 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

TADFF 2010:Introduction to Re-Wire with director David-James Fernandes

The following video clips are from the introduction to Re-wire at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2010 on Friday August 20, with director David-James Fernandes in attendance:

Adam Lopez introduces Re-wire director David-James Fernandes:

The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2010 ran from August 13 - 20, 2010 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

TADFF 2010: I Spit on Your Grave (2010) Introduction and Q&A with dirctor Steven R. Monroe

The following video clips are from the introduction and Q&A of I Spit on Your Grave (2010) at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival on Thursday August 19, 2010 with director Steven R. Munroe.

Dave Alexander introduces director Steven R. Monroe & asked how got job doing the film:

Steven R. Monroe responds to question on what he thinks people should take away from the film:

Steven R. Monroe responds to question on what was most challenging during filming (spoilers):

Steven R. Monroe responds to question on if anything was left unused that will be on the DVD(spoilers):

Steven R. Monroe responds to audience question about Roger Ebert's response to the original film and the anticipated in response to the remake (spoilers):

Steven R. Monroe responds to audience question on what he did to prepare the actors:

Steven R. Monroe responds to audience question regarding the ending (spoilers):

The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2010 runs from August 13 - 20, 2010 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

TADFF 2010: Intro and Q&A with All About Evil director Joshua Grannell

The following video clips are from the screening of All About Evil on Tuesday August 17, 2010 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival with director Joshua Grannell attendance.

Toronto After Dark Film Festival founder and director Adam Lopez introduces All About Evil director Joshua Grannell:

Joshua Grannell responds to the reaction of the Toronto After Dark audience & responds to question on combining genres in All About Evil:

Joshua Grannell responds to audience question about film influences, specifically The Kuchar Brothers:

Joshua Grannell responds to audience question on if the actors filmed any of the sequences (spoilers):

Joshua Grannell responds to audience question on where people can get the posters in the film:

What's next for All About Evil & Joshua Grannell:

The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2010 runs from August 13 - 20, 2010 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

TADFF 2010: Introduction to Game Night

The following video clip is from the screening of Game Night on Tuesday August 17, 2010 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival.

Introduction to Game Night:

The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2010 runs from August 13 - 20, 2010 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

TADFF 2010: Intro and Q&A with The Last Exorcism producer Eli Roth and actors Ashley Bell & Patrick Fabian

The following video clips are from the screening of The Last Exorcism on Monday August 16, 2010 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival with producer Eli Roth and actors Ashley Bell & Patrick Fabian in attendance.

Please note spoiler warnings were applicable for the Q&A videos!

Toronto After Dark Film Festival founder and director Adam Lopez introduces The Last Exorcism producer Eli Roth before the screening:

Eli Roth introduces The Last Exorcism actors Ashley Bell and Patrick Fabian before the screening:

Adam Lopez welcomes back Eli Roth, Ashely Bell and Patrick Fabian to the stage after the screening of The Last Exorcism:

The Last Exorcism Q&A: Patrick Fabian responds to question on preparing for the role of Cotton Marcus:

The Last Exorcism Q&A: Eli Roth responds to question of the question of on the role of producing the film:

The Last Exorcism Q&A: Ashely Bell, Patrick Fabian and Eli Roth respond to audience question of if there improv or if they stuck to the script (includes spoiler):

The Last Exorcism Q&A: Eli Roth responds to audience question on how much creative influence he had (spoilers):

The Last Exorcism Q&A: Eli Roth responds to audience question on anticipated response from secular markets (spoilers):

The Last Exorcism Q&A: Eli Roth responds to audience question on the ending of the film (spoilers):

The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2010 runs from August 13 - 20, 2010 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

TADFF 2010: Introduction to Junko’s Shamisen

The following video clip is from the screening of Junko’s Shamisen on Sunday August 15, 2010 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival.

Introduction to Junko’s Shamisen:

The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2010 runs from August 13 - 20, 2010 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

TADFF 2010: Cargo Introduction

The following video clip is from the introduction to Cargo by Shelagh Rowan-Legg, Toronto After Dark programmer, on Sunday August 15, 2010 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival, and is a special message from the films director Ivan Engler:

The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2010 runs from August 13 - 20, 2010 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2010 Day 3 Vlog - Sunday August 15, 2010

All about Day 3 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2010 and keeping it short & sweet and feature focus on the last 3-feature-film day at the festival. Chatting up scifi from Switzerland with Cargo, Japanese gorefest Robogeisha and drug comedy High School.

The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2010 runs from August 13 - 20, 2010 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

TADFF 2010: Introduction to They Shall Pay with Rivers of Blood

The following video clip is from the screening of They Shall Pay with Rivers of Blood on Saturday August 14, 2010 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival.

Introduction to They Shall Pay with Rivers of Blood:

The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2010 runs from August 13 - 20, 2010 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

TADFF 2010: Introduction to Inferno of the Dead

The following video clip is from the screening of Inferno of the Dead on Saturday August 14, 2010 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival.

Inferno of the Dead introduction:

The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2010 runs from August 13 - 20, 2010 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

TADFF 2010: Selections from Introduction to The Thomas Beal Cipher

The following video clip is from the screening of Shorts After Dark screening with The Thomas Beale Cipher filmmaker Andrew Allen and Josh & Alan on Saturday August 14, 2010 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival.

Toronto After Dark senior programmer Peter Kuplowsky introduces The Thomas Beale Cipher filmmaker Andrew Allen before the screening:

The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2010 runs from August 13 - 20, 2010 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

TADFF 2010: Selections from Intro and Q&A of The Last Lovecraft

The following video clips are from the screening of The Last Lovecraft on Friday August 13, 2010 at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival. See my review of The Last Lovecraft here.

Before the screening Toronto After Dark Film Festival director & founder Adam Lopez introduces The Last Lovecraft writer/actor/producer Devin McGinn:

After the screening festival director & founder Adam Lopez introduces The Last Lovecraft writer/actor/producer Devin McGinn, director Henry Saine, actors Kyle Davis, Edmund Lupinski, Martin Starr and executive producer Mike McGinn:

Henry Saine & Devin McGinn of The Last Lovecraft respond to audience question on a possible sequel:

Devin McGinn and Henry Saine of The Last Lovecraft respond to audience question on what would they like to have included by couldn't:

Devin McGinn and Henry Saine of The Last Lovecraft respond to question of the challenges of making the film:

The Last Lovecraft actors Martin Starr and Edmund Lupinski respond to questions on challenges of fight scenes:

The Last Lovecraft cast & crew share what they are working on next:

Devin McGinn, Henry Saine and actor Martin Starr respond to their reaction on the Toronto After Dark audience:

The Toronto After Dark Film Festival 2010 runs from August 13 - 20, 2010 at the Bloor Cinema, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

WSFF 2010 Vid: Celebrity Shorts Intro and Q&A with directors Daisy Gili and Chadd Harbold

The following video clips are from the Worldwide Short Film Festival Celebrity Shorts program on June 3 2010 with directors Daisy Gili (The Summer House) and Chadd Harbold (One Night Only) present for their films World Premieres.

Celebrity Shorts program Intro with Daisy Gili (dir: Summer House) and Chadd Harbold (dir: One Night Only):

Daisy Gili (dir: Summer House) discusses how it was that she cast Robert Pattinson prior to Twilight stardom and the challenges of doing a period piece:

Chadd Harbold (dir: One Night Only) discusses casting the short including Kristen Wiig:

Chadd Harbold responds to audience question regarding the music in the film:

The Celebrity Shorts Program plays again at the Worldwide Short Film Festival on Friday June 4, 2010 at 7pm at the Cumberland.

For more information on the festival, check out: Worldwide Short Film Festival website, Program Descriptions, Film Schedule, Symposium Details, Location Information, Box Office Information or Purchase Tickets online.

The Worldwide Short Film Festival runs from June 1-6, 2010 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Worldwide Short Film Festival 2010: Opening Night Vids

The following video clips are from the Opening Night screening of Worldwide Short Film Festival 2010 at the Bloor Theatre:

Festival Director Eileen Arandiga addresses the opening night crowd at the Bloor:


Festival Director Eileen Arandiga introduces Runaway director Cordell Barker for a Q&A before the screening:


The Worldwide Short Film Festival runs from June 1-6, 2010 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Hot Docs 2010: Introduction and Q&A from Gaea Girls with director Kim Longinotto

The following video clips are from the Intro and Q&A from the screening of Gaea Girls with director Kim Longinotto on Saturday May 8, 2010 at Hot Docs 2010. See my review of Gaea Girls here.


Hot Docs programmer Gisèle Gordon introduces Gaea Girls director Kim Longinotto:

Kim Longinotto discusses Takeuchi and Satomura:

Kim Longinotto responds to audience question on how much Japanese wrestling she had watched prior to filming:

Kim Longinotto responds to audience question on the difficulty of the training and harshness of matches:

Kim Longinotto responds to audience question on English usage in Japanese culture:

Kim Longinotto responds to audience question on if kept in touch with Takeuchi:

Kim Longinotto responds to audience question on if the wrestling is to be consided real by live audience:

Kim Longinotto responds to audience question on how familiar she was on Japanese culture and technique of shotting without knowing the language:

Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival ran from April 29 - May 9, 2010 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hot Docs 2010: Introduction and Q&A with David Wants to Fly producer Carl-Ludwig Rettinger

The following video clips are from the Q&A from the screening of David Wants to Fly producer Carl-Ludwig Rettinger on Tuesday May 4, 2010 at Hot Docs 2010. See my review of David Wants to Fly here.

Hot Docs programmer Alex Rogalski introduces David Wants to Fly producer Carl-Ludwig Rettinger:


Carl-Ludwig Rettinger responds to audience question on if on if David Lynch would like the film:


Carl-Ludwig Rettinger responds to audience question on the original intent of the film:


Carl-Ludwig Rettinger responds to audience question on what would the thesis of the film would be:


Carl-Ludwig Rettinger responds to audience question on benefits of TM:


Carl-Ludwig Rettinger responds to audience question regarding director David Sieveking's personal journey:


Carl-Ludwig Rettinger responds to audience question regarding general criticism toward TM from public:


Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival ran from April 29 - May 9, 2010 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hot Docs 2010: Tankograd Q&A with director Boris Bertram

The following video clips are from the Q&A from the screening of Tankograd with director Boris Bertram on Tuesday May 4, 2010 at Hot Docs 2010. See my review of Tankograd here.

Director Boris Bertram discusses the choreographer and choreography in the film:


Boris Bertram responds to audience question on what is a closed city:


Boris Bertram responds to audience question on why people stay:


Boris Bertram discusses the dance company in the film:


Boris Bertram addresses films focus and structure:


Boris Bertram on if changes are being made:


Boris Bertram responds to audience question on how things can change:


Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival ran from April 29 - May 9, 2010 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hot Docs 2010: Steam of Life / Miesten vuoro Intro and Q&A with directors Jonas Berghäll and Mika Hotakainen

The following video clips are from the Introduction and Q&A for the screening of Steam of Life / Miesten vuoro with directors Jonas Berghäll and Mika Hotakainen on Monday May 3, 2010 at Hot Docs 2010. See my review of Steam of Life / Miesten vuoro here.

Steam of Life screening introduction with directors Jonas Berghäll and Mika Hotakainen:


Jonas Berghäll and Mika Hotakainen on inspiration for the film:


Mika Hotakainen and Jonas Berghäll respond to audience question on the challenges of filming in saunas:


Mika Hotakainen and Jonas Berghäll respond to audience question on the choice of opening scene (mild spoiler):


Mika Hotakainen and Jonas Berghäll respond to audience question on if there are differences between saunas dependant on their locations:


Mika Hotakainen and Jonas Berghäll respond to audience question on how they found the men with these stories:


Mika Hotakainen and Jonas Berghäll respond to audience question on choice of when to use voice overs:


Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival ran from April 29 - May 9, 2010 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada