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Christian Zyp interviews Christopher Greenslate (writer/director/producer) about his short film BANANAHEAD. It screens as part of YIKES! FILM FESTIVAL Thursday November 6th at 8:30 pm at The Creative Hive (16819 111 Ave NW). BANANAHEAD... There is no cure for the shine of the lure. After her mother’s disappearance, Andi Sanger hopes to land the lead role in the adaptation of her mother’s bestselling novel "Bananahead". But after discovering the haunting legacy within the walls of her familial home, her own aspirations threaten to tear her apart.TIX: https://yikesfest.com/INSTAGRAM: @BANANAHEAD_film@christopher_greenslate

Christian Zyp interviews Ryan Hartman (writer/director/producer) about his short film EXES. See it as part of YIKES! Film Festival on Friday November 7th at 7 pm at The Creative Hive (6819 111 Ave NW).In EXES, Jane(Payton Wilson) and John(Stefan Sikanja) have forged a strange and dangerous relationship together. After burying a body, Janes reveals she has a plan for more of her exes.WEBSITE: yikesfest.com/YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/channel/UCPEPw2zRKRDcl1uLH2wyfywINSTAGRAM: @g.ryderhartman

Christian Zyp Interviews Dominique Keller about her documentary short film SEND & RECEIVE. See it as part of Broad View International Film Festival on Saturday November 15th at 3:45 pm at Metro Cinema. Dominique Keller will be in attendance for a Q&A following the screening.SEND & RECIEVE had Dominique travelling to world to examine the relationship forged between mail carriers and seniors on their route.TIX: ticketing.uswest.veezi.com/purchase/96…yv313wkqpkwWEBSITE: www.dominiquekeller.com/INSTAGRAM: @domkeller

Christian Zyp interviews Lyana Patrick (writer/director) about the documentary NECHAKO: IT WILL BE A BIG RIVER AGAIN. See it as part of the Broad View International Film Festival on Saturday November 15 at 1pm at Metro Cinema.NECHAKO: IT WILL BE A BIG RIVER AGAIN is a crucial documentary from Lyana Patrick that follows two Indigenous Nations fighting for our collective future. When the Kenney Dam was built in the 1950s, it diverted 70 percent of the Nechako River into an artificial reservoir, severely impacting the lives of local Stellat’en and Saik’uz Nations. What followed were decades of resistance, including legal actions against the Canadian federal and provincial governments and Rio Tinto Alcan, a subsidiary of a global mining conglomerate.NECHAKO: IT WILL BE A BIG RIVER AGAIN follows the people fighting today to restore a river and a way of life: Nations going up against industry, community leaders advocating for their people, Elders documenting their histories and community members living off the land. An urgent call to action, Patrick’s film asks what survival looks like when it serves everyone, in a story 70 years in the making—a story of hope and resistance against all odds, amidst large-scale environmental destruction and despite the will of powerful institutions.WEBSITE: www.nfb.ca/film/nechako-it-wil…-a-big-river-again/TICKETS: metrocinema.org/production/wahkohtowin-in-focus/INSTAGRAM: @nfb_northweststudio

Christian Zyp interviews Luke Paron (writer/director/producer) about his short film ARACHNID. It is screening as part of YIKES! FILM FESTIVAL Thursday November 6th at 7 pm at The Creative Hive (16819-111 Ave NW).ARACHNID is a psychological horror short film that delves into the unravelling psyche of a young man after witnessing an entrancing dance performance. The film offers a haunting exploration of obsession and identity. The film stars Killer Kelly, known for her work in TNA, in her acting debut. She delivers a compelling performance, embodying a character that is both alluring and unsettling.TIX: filmfreeway.com/YIKESFilmFestival/ticketsINSTAGRAM: @luke_paron@arachnidmovieX: @LukeVParon@ArachnidMovie

Christian Zyp interviews Luke Cloarec (writer/director/producer) about his short film SPECULAR. It screens as part of YIKES! FILM FESTIVAL on Saturday November 8th at 8:30 pm at The Creative Hive (16819-111 Ave NW).SPECULAR... Unable to sleep, Dylan turns to a guided sleep meditation. However, as the meditation plays out, it starts to take a sinister turn.TIX: filmfreeway.com/YIKESFilmFestival/ticketsYOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/channel/UCHQZ9a3RlHL-ZSBtJvKMiGgINSTAGRAM: @shadowpondproductions

Christian Zyp interviews Danny Chamberlin (Festival Director) about YIKES! FILM FESTIVAL. The three day festival features sci-fi, horror, mystery, experimental, b-movie and fantasy short films and features from Nov 6th - 8th, 2025 at The Creative Hive (16819 111 Ave NW, Edmonton).YIKES! FILM FESTIVAL is a three day celebration of everything in Genre Film. Above all, the festival is focused on FUN for the attendees. Think less of a red carpet and more watching movies with your friends, or having drinks at your favourite pub. Each evening will include viewings of the nominated films. Breaks will be provided throughout the program to allow for mingling, drinks, bathroom breaks, giveaways and announcements. After the film portion of the program, each night will cap off each night with live music from some incredible local artists and bands! We have curated an experience for film fans to connect and celebrate the wonderful medium that is film, all while having a good time. Food and drinks also available!WEBSITE: yikesfest.com/INSTAGRAM: @yikesfilmfestFACEBOOK: @yikesfilmfest

Christian Zyp interviews Preston Ewasiuk (producer) and Neil Chase (director/actor/screenwriter) about their feature CONTAMINATION. See thé film at Landmark City Centre Cinemas from Friday November 14th (Alberta Premiere) - Sunday November 16th, 2025.CONTAMINATION... Sent to destroy a top secret lab in the wilderness, a black ops team finds their ranks infected with a deadly alien virus that spreads through human contact. We discuss the influences and importance of filming in Alberta for their production company, Brimstone Pictures.TIX FOR SCREENING: www.landmarkcinemas.com/film-info/contaminationWEBSITE: www.brimstonepictures.com/contamination/INSTAGRAM: @brimstone.pictures@prestonewasiuk@neilchasefilm@davidheacockmovies

Christian Zyp interviews Anna Kuelken (director) about her new documentary WOMEN WHO DIG. See the film at Metro CInema on Thursday October 23rd at 6:45 pm. Join Anna Kuelken, Trina Moyles (author of the book WOMEN WHO DIG that inspired the movie) and the film’s powerhouse cast—five female farmers and land stewards from Western Canada—for a thought provoking discussion on the making of this project as well as vital themes of gender equality, social justice, food sovereignty and climate change, facilitated by poet and author Rayanne Haines.WOMEN WHO DIG showcases Canadian women on a journey to combat food insecurity and the industrial farm system by utilizing traditional farming techniques rooted in ancestral history. The small family farm is often perceived to be an occupation of the past that is being overtaken by large-scale industrial farming practices. Big Ag wreaks havoc on our global climate, all the while creating a GMO monoculture that contributes to an enormous loss of our planet’s biodiversity.Adapted from the book "Women Who Dig: Farming, Feminism, and the Fight to Feed the World" by Trina Moyles, this documentary, filmed over the course of three years in cinema veritas, offers an intimate portrait of the lesser-told story of women farmers and land stewards pushing back against industrial practices.TICKETS: metrocinema.org/production/women-who-dig/WEBSITE: annakmedia.ca/

Christian Zyp interviews Etta George House about her documentary HEY PANSY! making its World Premiere at the Metro CInema Wednesday October 22nd at 7:00 pm. Following the screening, stick around for a special Q&A with panelists featured in the film, hosted by guest moderator Kyler Chittick, a Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Political Science at the University of Alberta and Co-Director of Rainbow Story Hub.HEY PANSY!... Set in Edmonton, the film follows fictional journalist Pam Flap as she investigates the rise of anti-trans and anti-drag rhetoric across the prairies. Through candid conversations with conservative protesters, educators, community members, academics, and drag performers, Pam asks one central—and provocative—question: Are drag queens dangerous? Balancing humour with compassion, HEY PANSY! offers a sharp, heartfelt exploration of inclusion, identity, and belonging at a moment when these conversations are more vital than ever.TICKETS: metrocinema.org/production/hey-pansy/WEBSITE: ettahouse.squarespace.com/

Christian Zyp interviews Dan Smith (Executive Director) from Metro Cinema about the 85th anniversary of the Garneau Theatre. To celebrate, Metro Cinema is planning 12 hours of movies on Saturday October 25th from 7pm till 7am the next day. Stay at Metro Cinema all night long with their program ONE HELLUVA NIGHT.Tickets are $25 for the whole night and give you access to watch:American Graffiti at 7PMThe Exterminating Angel at 9:15PM-ishCollateral at 11PM-ishAfter Hours at 1:30AM-ishThe Funhouse at 3:20AM-ishGremlins 2: The New Batch at 5:10AM-ish*start times are not exact.WEBSITE: metrocinema.org/production/one-helluva-night/You can come at the beginning, middle, or end; watch all 6 or only one; stay up all night with us or not—it’s your adventure!

Christian Zyp interviews Nicole Moeller (playwright) about her play WILDCAT making its World Premiere at Workshop West Playwrights' Theatre from October 22nd - November 9th, 2025.WILDCAT... The hustles and bustles of the internet are shaken, not stirred, when one woman has had enough and decides to take matters into her own hands. Award-winning Edmonton playwright Nicole Moeller’s fast-paced, nail-biting, crime caper is set right here in Edmonton —that’s right, it’s set here in Smith’s Alberta in 2025. Edmonton’s resistance during the Kline era ignites a story of courage and resilience that will make you want to laugh and cheer. A sure-fire antidote to the Alberta news cycle.WEBSITE: www.workshopwest.org/wildcat-25NICOLE MOELLER INFO: playwrightsguild.ca/playwright/moeller-nicole/INSTAGRAM: @workshopwest

Christian Zyp interviews Brandon Christensen (director/writer) about the two films he has screening at NorthWest Fear Fest 2025 as part of Closing Night. See BODYCAM Sunday October 19th at 6:30PM and NIGHT OF THE REAPER at 8:15PM at the Metro Cinema. Brandon will be in the house for a Q&A as well.BODYCAM... When a routine domestic disturbance spirals into tragedy, two police officers find themselves trapped in a relentless nightmare. Over the course of one harrowing night, they capture a descent into pure terror—where every moment feels inescapably real. Delivering a bold reinvention of the found footage genre, BODYCAM isn’t just another shaky handheld horror—it transforms the audience into unwilling partners on the most terrifying ride-along imaginable, with no way of knowing how, or if, it will end.NIGHT OF THE REAPER... In the wake of the brutal murder of a teenage babysitter, college student Deena returns home for the weekend and is roped into a babysitting gig of her own. When the local sheriff receives evidence that proves the murder may not have been an isolated incident, he goes on a scavenger hunt to reveal that the killer may be planning a sequel. Alberta's master of terror, Brandon Christensen (The Puppetman, SuperHost), is back with what just might be 2025's scariest movie.NORTHWEST FEAR FEST WEBSITE: www.northwestfest.ca/fearfest-2025/bodycamINSTAGRAM: @thebrandonchristensen

Christian Zyp interviews Jay Drakulic, Mallory Drumm, Alex Lee Williams (directors/writers/actors) about their film Eli Roth Presents... DREAM EATER. See it as part of NorthWest Fear Fest 2025 on Thursday October 16th at 9:30pm at Metro Cinema.DREAM EATER follows Mallory (Drumm), a documentary filmmaker, who heads to a remote cabin in the mountains with her boyfriend Alex (Williams) to document his violent parasomnia. As his condition worsens, Mallory suspects something more sinister may be at play. As the nightmares escalate, so do the scares, right through the final frame. “What these three filmmakers have pulled is not just remarkable on a low-budget DIY filmmaking level; they achieve the holy grail of horror, which is to make a movie that absolutely terrifies you.” Eli Roth.NWFF WEBSITE: www.northwestfest.ca/fearfest-2025/…ts-dream-eaterHORROR SETION WEBSITE: horrorsectionstudios.com/movies/INSTAGRAM: @dreameatermovie@blindluckpictures@horrorsectionstudios

Christian Zyp interviews Michael Stasko (director/writer/producer/editor) about his film VAMPIRE ZOMBIES... FROM SPACE! You can see it as part of NorthWest Fear Fest 2025 on Wednesday October 15th at 9:30pm at Metro Cinema.VAMPIRE ZOMBIES... FROM OUTER SPACE! - From the darkest corners of space, Dracula has hatched his most diabolical scheme yet: transforming an unsuspecting small town into a bloodthirsty army of vampire zombies! Facing this interstellar horror is a motley crew like no other—a grizzled detective haunted by former cases, a skeptical rookie cop desperate to prove herself, a chain-smoking greaser with attitude to spare, and a determined young woman whose courage might just save the world. Together, they must stop Dracula before his undead minions turn all of humanity into cosmic snacks!Overflowing with gruesome special effects, retro B-movie miniatures, and laugh-out-loud comedy, VAMPIRE ZOMBIES…FROM SPACE! is a gloriously gory, black and white homage to 1950s horror and the irreverent humour of Mel Brooks. It’s a blood-soaked, side-splitting ride that proves even the undead can’t escape a good punchline.TICKETS: www.northwestfest.ca/fearfest-2025/…ies-from-spaceWEBSITE: www.vampirezombiesmovie.com/INSTAGRAM: @vampirezombiemovieFACEBOOK: @vampirezombiesfromspace

Christian Zyp interviews Bob Lindenmayer (director/co-producer) about his documentary MAKING MEGAFORCE. See it as part of NorthWest Fear Fest on Saturday October 18th, 2025 at 2:30 PM at the Metro CInema.MAKING MEGAFORCE examines the personal impact of the film "Megaforce" on director Bob Lindenmayer. The original film, directed by Hal Needham (Smokey & the Bandit, Cannonball Run) was originally released in the summer of 1982 and was intended to be a stunt spectacle. Unfortunately, the movie's box office and critical reception didn't match the expectations of star Barry Bostwick (Rocky Horror Picture Show) or producer Al Purdy (The Godfather). MAKING MEGAFORCE takes you behind the making and so much more. It examines the fandom, the vehicles and the friendship between Bostwick and Lindenmayer as Bob fulfills a childhood dream.TICKETS: www.northwestfest.ca/fearfest-2025/…king-megaforceWEBSITE: www.makingmegaforce.com/iNSTAGRAM: @makingmegaforce

Listen to Christian Zyp interview Janine Marchessault (curator), Leila Sujir (artist/filmmaker) and Catherine Mondragon about a FREE screening presented by the Public Access Collective. On Thursday, October 9 at 7 p.m., see OUTER WORLDS at the Telus World of Science IMAX Theatre in Edmonton. This cross Canada program features five experimental IMAX films by leading Canadian artists: Michael Snow, Lisa Jackson, Oliver Husain, Kelly Richardson, and Leila Sujir. The program is curated by York University professor Janine Marchessault, who will be at the opening of the event.The evening begins with a rare screening of North of Superior (1971), one of the very first IMAX films ever shown in Canada, returning to Edmonton’s historic IMAX Dome Theatre for this special occasion. Directed by Graeme Ferguson, co-inventor of IMAX, North of Superior was commissioned by Ontario Place for the 1971 opening of the Cinesphere in Toronto, the world’s first permanent IMAX theatre. The film takes the viewer on a breathtakingly immersive tour of the Northern Superior region in Ontario. Its form and techniques would have a massive influence on IMAX documentaries in the decades to follow.There will be a post screening Q&A with Janine Marchessault and Leila Sujir.FREE TIX: www.eventbrite.ca/e/outer-worlds-i…ts-1707877731269LEILA SUJIR WEBSITE: leilasujir.com/INSTAGRAM: @outerworlds2023@janinemarchessault@leilasujir

Mark Davies interviews Woody Bess (writer/director) and Trey Holland (producer/actor) about the feature PORTAL TO HELL. See it as part of the Edmonton International Film FEstival (EIFF) Sat Sep 27th @ 7:00 PM and Wed Oct 1st @ 4:00 PM at Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre. Woody Bess will be in attendance for a post screening Q&A on Saturday.PORTAL TO HELL... Dunn (Trey Holland) is a debt collector. His life is interrupted when a demon (Richard Kind) explains in no uncertain terms that he’s come through a portal to drag Dunn’s neighbour, Mr. Bobshank (Keith David), to hell over a debt.EIFF WEBSITE: edmontonfilmfest.com/films/INSTAGRAM: @portaltohell@treyholland

Christian Zyp interviews Julia Neill and Jacob Z. Smith (directors) about their film DANCING ON THE ELEPHANT. See it as part of the Edmonton International FIlm Festival (EIFF) Friday September 26th @ 6:00 PM & Monday September 29th @ 2:00 PM at Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre. Following each screening, co-director Jacob Smith will be in attendance for a Q&A.DANCING ON THE ELEPHANT... When Nora’s (Sheila McCarthy) son drops her off at Shady Rest Retirement Home, she’s pretty sure there's not much left to hope for. That is, until unfiltered firecracker Edna (Mary Walsh) wheels into her life and reminds her it ain’t over till it’s over. The pair kindle a friendship around a love of Fat Archies cookies, disdain for “Chair-xercise,” and Edna’s quest to escape the “fox farm.” Edna’s failing memory eventually lands her in the secure memory care wing, leaving Nora to plot one last grand adventure in hopes of reminding her friend there are still elephants left to dance on.EIFF Website: edmontonfilmfest.com/films/WEBSITE: www.dancingontheelephant.com/INSTAGRAM: @dancingonthelephant@jacobzsmithofgolden

Lucas Anders interviews Adam Scorgie (producer) about the doc BIF NAKED. You can see it as part of the Edmonton International Film Festival (EIFF) Friday September 26th @ 6:30 PM at Metro Cinema at Garneau Theatre. There will be a Q&A and special performance with director Pollyanna Hardwicke-Brown, and stars Peter Karroll and Bif Naked. This interview & film contains discussions of sexual assault and rape.BIF NAKED... more than just a rock star documentary—it's about a survivor, a poet, and a trailblazer who shattered expectations at every turn. Born in India, adopted by American missionaries, and raised in Canada, Bif’s unconventional upbringing set the stage for a life that would be anything but ordinary. Bursting onto the music scene in the early ‘90s, she carved out a space in the male-dominated punk and alternative rock world with her unmistakable voice, raw lyrics, and fearless attitude. But behind the tattoos, the powerhouse performances, and the rebellious persona, was a woman fighting battles far beyond the stage. From surviving cancer to overcoming addiction, heartbreak, and industry hurdles, Bif has never backed down.EIFF Website: edmontonfilmfest.com/films/INSTAGRAM: @bifnakedofficial@scoreg