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Jeff Baena, indie filmmaker and husband to actor Aubrey Plaza, found dead at 47

Indie filmmaker Jeff Baena, known for his dark comedies and frequent collaborations with actress Aubrey Plaza, has tragically passed away…

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Inside the terrifying, risky world of making indie horror movies

Shannon Hanmer still remembers the first scary movie she saw in a theatre — the R-rated teen vampire thriller The Lost Boys starring Kiefer Sutherland…

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Canada’s indie movie theatres say industry is in crisis

Canada’s independent cinema industry is in crisis, its owners say, as they face mounting challenges from streaming services and restrictive…

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Canadian indie Suze gives one of Hollywood’s most underrated actresses the role she deserves

You might not know Michaela Watkins by name, but you likely know her face — and her voice.  She’s been reliably funny,…

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Devery Jacobs hopes less star-studded TIFF creates ‘hunger’ for indie films

Actor and producer Devery Jacobs hopes this year’s less star-studded Toronto International Film Festival will put the spotlight on smaller…

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From indie musicians to pop stars, artists turn to mini-residencies as an antidote to gruelling tours

Tamara Lindeman, the Canadian singer-songwriter behind alternative band The Weather Station, has plans to revisit her musical eras this year:…

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Indie game Venba serves up Tamil cuisine and family’s heartfelt story of life in Canada

CBC Radio Specials7:27Indie game Venba serves up Tamil cuisine and family’s heartfelt story of life in Canada Toronto-based developer Abhi’s…

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