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What happens when our youth catches up with us In this ScreenFish 1on1 interview, DAD GENES director Craig Downing reflects on discovering Aaron Long’s story and being present for a meeting that quickly changed everything. The new documentary explores how a former sperm donor becomes something harder to define—a biological father. As new relationships form and an unconventional household emerges, DAD GENES asks deeper questions about what makes a family: genetics, choice, or presence. It’s a thoughtful look at modern identity, technology, and the fragile, human bonds that grow when people show up for one another.

DAD GENES premieres at Dances With Films NYC on January 16th, 2026.

In this ScreenFish 1on1 interview, writer/director Franz Böhm and producer Hayder Hoozeer discuss ROCK PAPER SCISSORS, the Academy Awards®–shortlisted Live Action Short Film. They reflect on collaborating with the real-life Ivan, the responsibility of telling his story, and why preserving innocence matters. Our conversation explores art as an act of resistance, the moral imagination behind the film, and how small human choices can quietly push back against darkness—on screen and beyond.

In this ScreenFish podcast interview, Nia DaCosta breaks down the creative challenges of directing 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, the middle chapter of the iconic franchise. She reflects on collaborating with Danny Boyle and Alex Garland, crafting character arcs that bridge past and future, and staging the film’s unforgettable musical sequence. In this 1on1, DaCosta also explores themes of identity, cult psychology, hope, and humanity—asking what we hold onto when the foundations of the world collapse. 

28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE is in theatres on Friday, January 16th, 2026

Premiering at Dances With Films NYC, ZOE is a bold, offbeat comedy written by and starring Emanuela Galliussi, and co-directed by Dean Ronalds. Originating from a deeply personal place, the film explores what makes Zoe truly one of a kind — and what Galliussi discovered about herself through its creation. As Zoe wrestles with fear, independence, and emotional control, the story probes the tension between self-protection and vulnerability. Is love something to be avoided, mastered, or fully embraced? Playful yet incisive, ZOE examines the truths we resist most — and what love ultimately asks of us.

ZOE premieres at Dance With Films NYC on January 16th, 2026.

What draws an actor to a story about grief, memory, and the ghosts we carry? In this ScreenFish 1on1 interview, Beverly D’Angelo reflects on what excited her to join SLEEPWALKER, her deep emotional connection to Gloria, and the joy of working with Hayden Panettiere. She also speaks warmly about her love for Canada and how it sparked her creative imagination. Together, we explore the film’s haunting line — “ghosts come out of the mind, but that doesn’t make them any less real” — and why emotional truth lingers long after the screen fades to black.

SLEEPWALKER is available on VOD on January 9th, 2026.

In this in-depth interview, Jonathan Kim discusses bringing Min to life in THE MOTHER AND THE BEAR, a quietly powerful and funny film about family, identity, and cultural memory. Kim shares what first drew him to the project, how he emotionally connected with Min, and why the tension between parents and children feels so universal. In this 1on1, we explore preserving culture while moving forward, food as an expression of love, and the film’s resonant idea of “kindness in the cold.” 

THE MOTHER AND THE BEAR is in select theatres on Friday, January 9th, 2026.

In this exclusive WILD CARDS Season 3 interview, stars Vanessa Morgan and Giacomo Gianniotti discuss returning to the hit CBC crime drama and the evolving partnership between Max Mitchell and Ellis. They share what excites them most about Season 3, unpack why their dynamic works, and explore Max’s role on the force. The conversation dives into themes like trust, power, and the idea of “never hustle a hustler,” while asking whether it’s possible to break destructive cycles. A must-watch interview for Wild Cards fans and crime drama viewers.

The third season of WILD CARDS begins airing on CBC and CBC Gem on Monday, January 5th, 2026.

As ALLEGIANCE Season 3 arrives on CBC, star Supinder Wraich joins us to discuss what sets the series apart from other crime dramas. In this in-depth interview, Wraich reflects on Sabrina Sohal’s evolution, the risks of trust on the beat, and the emotional toll of policing. We explore the show’s grounded storytelling, its connection to real-world cases, and the tension between justice and grace for perpetrators. A thoughtful conversation about character, accountability, and the human cost behind the badge.

Season 3 of ALLEGIANCE begins airing on CBC and CBC Gem on January 7th, 2026.

In this candid interview, documentary filmmaker Michael Premo reflects on his immersive experience making HOMEGROWN, a documentary that follows members of the Proud Boys in the lead-up to and aftermath of January 6th. Premo discusses what surprised him most after spending extended time with the Proud Boys, including moments of unexpected self-awareness and internal contradiction. The interview also unpacks how political allegiance often took on religious language and ritual. Premo considers how faith-like loyalty shaped identity, purpose, and justification within the group. Finally, Premo reflects on being present during the events of January 6, addressing what is known about how the call to “storm the Capitol” took shape and what the atmosphere was like on the ground. In this 1on1, Premo takes us into his experience of January 6th, 2021 and tells us why Trump's followers have such religious devotion.

HOMEGROWN is available on January 6th, 2026 on their site, Homegrown.film

In this interview, Allan Hawco and Josephine Jobert discuss the emotional and thematic direction of CBC's hit procedural, SAINT-PIERRE, as it returns for its second season. Filmed on location, the series continues to explore identity, trust, and the cost of living undercover. Hawco and Jobert reflect on the community’s response to production, the evolution of Fitz and Arch’s relationship, and the toll that secrecy takes on their characters. 

The second season of SAINT-PIERRE returns on Monday, January 5th, 2026 on CBC and CBC Gem.