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Lessons in Love and Film, With Actor Thomas Duplessie

Lessons in Love and Film, With Actor Thomas Duplessie

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By Sarah JohnsonView Author|March 29, 2021|Arts,View Arts Culture,View Culture Entertainment + Culture,View Entertainment + Culture Events,View Events Local,View Local People,View People Toronto,View Toronto Toronto,View Toronto TorontoView Toronto
As an actor, it’s not often you get to play the lead in a feature film.  For Thomas Duplessie, the opportunity came with more than a few added perks. Thomas stars in Jump, Darling, a beautiful comedic family drama about...
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Akil McKenzie's poem Historians wins Best Social Justice Film

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By Jordana ColombyView Author|February 17, 2021|LifeView Life
In late 2020, Akil McKenzie released a four-minute video short called Historians with Falling Motion and Hallowed Grounds. What started as a stand-alone poem turned into a passion project where people came together to spread their message about injustices in the Black community through art. The video has since gained thousands of views through YouTube and Instagram and won Best Social Justice Film at the Vancouver Independent Film Festival.
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Women Denied Access to Cannes Film Screenings for Not Wearing Heels

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By Notable LifeView Author|May 19, 2015|Life,View Life TrendingView Trending
If you’re invited to a red carpet screening at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, you had better look the part. Meaning, heels are pretty much mandatory for women. Just ask a group of middle-aged women who were denied over their flat footwear
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TIFF 2014: The Free Gifts That Celebrities Get

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By Notable LifeView Author|September 5, 2014|Pure LeafView Pure Leaf
In case you didn't know, being famous gets you a ton of free stuff - and TIFF is no different. But we didn't write this to rub that fact in your face, instead we put it together to let you know what the stars will soon be wearing, 'cause, let's face it, celebrities set the style tone, so you'll likely own one of these products soon too
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