Another year of VIFF is upon us and, instead of waiting until the festival is over to talk about what we missed, this year we wanted to start things off with a shortlist of films that have been grabbing people’s attention. Today’s host, Michael Stringer, goes over six films ranging from absurd comedy to blood soaked horror. We hope you enjoy the episode and the festival!

The University of British Columbia’s Film Studies Association (USFA) Podcast

“Not Her, Anyway” by StrangerSong strangersong.bandcamp.com/track/not-her-anyway

Produced by Michael Stringer, Dheeraj Waran, and Christian Díaz Durán

Hosted by Michael Stringer

El festival de cine Latinoamericano en Vancouver presenta una selección de cortos con temática queer, y su co-curadora María Cecilia Saba nos habla acerca del proceso de selección, la importancia de estas historias, y de su propia experiencia que la terminó guiando hacia este trabajo.

The University of British Columbia’s Film Studies Association (USFA) Podcast

“Not Her, Anyway” de StrangerSong strangersong.bandcamp.com/track/not-her-anyway

Producido por Michael Stringer y Christian Díaz Durán

Conducido por Christian Díaz Durán

The Vancouver Latin American Film Festival celebrates its 17th edition in the city with a rich selection of short films describing the queer experience in Latin America. Listen as we speak with the curators of this program to discuss how each films describes the experience of the Queer Body in Latinx Society.

The University of British Columbia’s Film Studies Association (USFA) Podcast

“Not Her, Anyway” by StrangerSong strangersong.bandcamp.com/track/not-her-anyway

Produced by Michael Stringer and Christian Díaz Durán

Hosted by Christian Díaz Durán

We spoke with Nick Dudar, who has worked in the art department for productions like Altered Carbon, The BFG, War of the Planet of the Apes, and Welcome to Marwen, to talk about how the world of film’s art department works, from props to production design, and the influence of the art department of how we watch films or see new trends. We hope you enjoy the conversation!

The University of British Columbia’s Film Studies Association (USFA) Podcast

“Not Her, Anyway” by StrangerSong strangersong.bandcamp.com/track/not-her-anyway

Produced by Michael Stringer, Dheeraj Waran, and Christian Díaz Durán

Hosted by Michael Stringer

POV 2019 showcases the work from 3rd and 4th year students in the Film Production program at UBC. Once again, we talk to some of the incoming talent screening for the first time at the festival to talk about fears, challenges, and permits for public spaces. Featuring Sila Goral, Pihu Gupta, and Sebastian Hill-Esbrand.

The University of British Columbia’s Film Studies Association (USFA) Podcast

“Not Her, Anyway” by StrangerSong strangersong.bandcamp.com/track/not-her-anyway

Produced by Michael Stringer, Dheeraj Waran, and Christian Díaz Durán

Hosted by Eve O’Dea

The UFSA Symposium is back again! Every year UFSA puts on an academic symposium where students can present their research on film and TV. For today’s episode we sat down with this year’s presenters, June Rossaert, Dheeraj Waran, Jana Rankov, and Jason Roberts, to talk about their presentations, which range from topics like subjectivity, Americana, identity, and cult film status. The UFSA Symposium will be held at the Buchanan Penthouse on Friday March 29th from 4pm-8pm. We hope to see you all there and enjoy the conversation!

The University of British Columbia’s Film Studies Association (USFA) Podcast

“Not Her, Anyway” by StrangerSong strangersong.bandcamp.com/track/not-her-anyway

Produced by Michael Stringer, Dheeraj Waran, and Christian Díaz Durán

Hosted by Eve O’Dea

Join host Eve O’Dea for a special Valentine’s Day episode as she hears from different people on films that first taught them about love and those that broke their hearts, and meditates on the different loves one can embody.

This episode is set to Nicholas Britell’s latest score for Barry Jenkins’ If Beale Street Could Talk (2018). An adaptation of the James Baldwin novel by the same name, this gorgeously crafted film is a reflection on love, justice, and community, nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Original Score at the 2019 Oscars.

2018 has been volatile for film. Some of us thought it was a great year, others less so. For this episode, we gathered a roundtable of UFSA members, some new and some familiar, to talk about their favourite films of the year, as well as some disappointments, and a few inevitable Oscar related targets. Enjoy!

The University of British Columbia’s Film Studies Association (USFA) Podcast

“Not Her, Anyway” by StrangerSong strangersong.bandcamp.com/track/not-her-anyway

Produced by Michael Stringer, Dheeraj Waran, and Christian Díaz Durán

Hosted by Eve O’Dea

Producer Yingna Lu and filmmaker Linnea Ritland share with our listeners the trials, tribulations, and rewards of the film festival circuit. How can you apply? Is it hard if you are an independent filmmaker with a small film? What can you possibly gain from a few acceptances and perhaps a bulk of rejections? Let our guests tell you all about it!

Check Yingna’s 2018 projects on their Fb pages, for Bodies https://bit.ly/2AAeyPY and for Tangles & Knots https://bit.ly/2FiiTdL .

Check out all of Linnea’s projects at https://linnearitland.com/

The University of British Columbia’s Film Studies Association (USFA) Podcast

“Not Her, Anyway” by StrangerSong strangersong.bandcamp.com/track/not-her-anyway

Produced by Michael Stringer, Dheeraj Waran, and Christian Díaz Durán

Hosted by Eve O’Dea

Here at the UFSA Podcast we are very excited to officially announce that Eve O’Dea will be our new host! For her first episode, Eve sat down with the podcast production team to talk about some of their favourite films. The roundtable discussed the movies that got them to engage with cinema more critically, their favourite films, and some of the discrepancies between the two. Enjoy!

The University of British Columbia’s Film Studies Association (USFA) Podcast

“Not Her, Anyway” by StrangerSong strangersong.bandcamp.com/track/not-her-anyway

Produced by Michael Stringer, Dheeraj Waran, and Christian Díaz Durán

Hosted by Eve O'Dea