From Billings Estate to Château Laurier: Haunted Ottawa is ready for Halloween
Ottawa is home to several haunted attractions. Many organizations invite locals to learn a little bit about the history of these places.
As Ottawa’s film industry continues to grow, more local talent opts to stay in the city
Despite a global pandemic and several industry strikes, the Ottawa Film Office has reported record-breaking profits in 2023.
Innocence Lost: Experts weigh impacts of repurposing beloved characters from childhood classics in campy horror films
When Winnie-the-Pooh starred in the 2018 Disney film Christopher Robin, young families turned out in droves to watch as the beloved bear with the “rumbly tumbly” was reunited with the title character as an adult, and the two rediscovered the joys of childhood wonder in the Hundred Acre Wood. But in the newest films starring Winnie-the-Pooh, the bear is out...
NFB showcases Canadian films in celebration of the national day
The National Film Board of Canada is showcasing Canada’s diversity with the art of film with 14 channels of programming.
Ottawa Arts Council announces 2024 awards celebrating artists, upcoming and established
The Ottawa Arts Council celebrated local artists, educators and donors at the 2024 Arts Awards.
A Capital Current conversation: For Richard Lee, filmmaking is ‘storytelling in all its complexity’
Filmmaker, theatre creator Richard Lee is working to bring the stories of diverse people to the screen and stage.
Local director hopes his ‘Slasher Film’ will help put Ottawa on the Horror map
Kevin Preece hopes his directorial debut, Slasher Film, will expand Ottawa's filmmaking industry beyond Hallmark Christmas movies.
Lights, cameras, people: Independent cinemas being creative to get audiences back
Statistics Canada shows motion picture cinemas returning to profitability in 2022 as the COVID-19 pandemic ended. However, they still face challenges.
The horror, the horror: Deadly Grounds Café and Curiosities offers a scarily warm welcome for fans of the genre
The Deadly Grounds Café and Curiosities is offering fans of the horror genre of films a chance to experience their passion with a warm cup of coffee.
Ottawa film industry hopeful of busy 2024 after end of actors’ and writers’ strikes
Ottawa will see more film production as projects resume after SAG-AFTRA strike, experts say
Barbie, Addams Family and Five Nights at Freddy’s some of Ottawa’s top Halloween costume picks
Expect to see Addams family characters, Barbie, and Five Nights at Freddy's characters among the top costume choices this year.
City builder: Local movie theatre co-owner Josh Stafford focused on growing independent cinema
As co-owner of the Mayfair Theatre, Josh Stafford works behind the scenes to promote the importance of independent cinema.