On this episode CIFF Speaks with Americanized director Erica Eng.

We discuss her compulsion to know every character's motivation, utilizing commercial directing gigs to hone her skills, and the importance of including small details to give a film real texture.

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On this episode CIFF Speaks with SIRENS Director Rita Baghdadi.   We discuss the power of live music when documenting a band, the creative discoveries that can happen in the editing process, and the difference between making an experiential film versus a didactic one.     CIFF Speaks is sponsored by Wayside Furniture.   Facebook / Twitter / IG / YouTube

On this episode CIFF Speaks with MAMA BEARS Director Daresha Kyi.

We discuss how deep listening is an essential skill when making a documentary,  the emotional power of a simple hug, and how some of life's journeys require personal transformation.  

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On this episode CIFF Speaks with QUICKENING Director Haya Waseem. 

We discuss how Haya finds inspiration for her shot list by exploring the emotional space of her characters, creating a state of mind for the audience of the film, and the importance of finding the perfect title early on in the creative process.

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On this episode CIFF Speaks with The Inventor director Philip Musey, producer Cabral Clements, and Sandra Morgan - the granddaughter of the film's subject Garrett Morgan.

We discuss how creating art can provide hope during trying times, creating a 1916 production design on a short film budget, and the unexpected value of digging deep into family history.  

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On this episode CIFF Speaks with DAUGHTER OF A LOST BIRD Director Brooke Pepion Swaney and Subject/Producer Kendra Mylnechuk Potter. 

We discuss how Kendra recorded the worst voicemail ever, the haunting nature of 1950's Bureau of Indian Affairs propaganda films, and the differences between having an ethnicity and being a political minority.

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On this episode CIFF Speaks with INHOSPITABLE Director Sandra Alvarez.

We discuss the overlooked role nonprofit hospital monopolies play in our broken healthcare system, how advocates for change are making progress, and Sandra's first documentary shoot when she was eight years old. 

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On this episode CIFF Speaks with FREE RENTY: LANIER V HARVARD Director David Grubin and Subject Tammy Lanier.

We discuss the power of storytelling to keep family history alive, the discovery of the daguerreotypes of Papa Renty, and how many additional artifacts Harvard is still holding.

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On this episode CIFF Speaks with PEACE BY CHOCOLATE Director Jonathan Keijser and Actor Ayham Ammar.

We discuss the emotional journey of adapting the true story of the Hadhad family, working with the late Hatem Ali, and what it's like to film in Northern Canada in the middle of winter.

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On this episode CIFF Speaks with the Features Programming Team: CIFF Artistic Director Mallory Martin, Neha Aziz, Ivonne Cotorruelo and Brett Reiter.

We discuss how each member got their start in film programming as well as their overall approach to selecting the feature films presented at CIFF46. Link to YouTube video of each programmers picks for CIFF46. CIFF Speaks is sponsored by Wayside Furniture.

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