Alfonso Espina, Author at Next Projection's Posts

7 Must See Films at the 2012 Toronto Youth Shorts Film Festival

7 Must See Films at the 2012 Toronto Youth Shorts Film Festival

My number one pick is a documentary film which profiles Lesley Slowley. An artist and environmentalist, Slowley lives his life differently from the rest of us. He travels using his bicycle…backwards. The term he uses is “backwards rider.” The film shows Slowley on a day in his li... Read More »

360 Film Experience Comes to Toronto

360 Film Experience Comes to Toronto

Audiences are expected to be active participants when immersive cinema is introduced to Toronto by 360 Screenings on May 25, 2012. Created by Ned Loach and Robert Gontier, this film screening merges the worlds of cinema and immersive theatre to produce a truly unique experience. ... Read More »

Canadian films vying for the spotlight

Canadian films vying for the spotlight

A positive buzz is in the air this week as Canadian independent filmmakers get ready to showcase their talents. Hollywood studio films may attract general audiences, but Canadian indie filmmakers are hoping to make a change. The spotlight will be placed on films made by hometown... Read More »

T24 Project hosted by the Toronto Youth Shorts Film Festival

T24 Project hosted by the Toronto Youth Shorts Film Festival

What can 15 teams of filmmakers accomplish in the time frame of 24 hours with one singular theme? This was the challenge called the T24 Project hosted by the Toronto Youth Shorts Film Festival on Feb. 10, 2012. Of the 15 participating teams, 12 were eligible, after completing the... Read More »