Reel Talk with Catharine Horsley, Aryana Singh and Kelvin Omori🎬 Read what they said about Handmade Film directed by @stina 🎞️
Handmade film is a rarely practiced craft in today’s film industry. Lindsay McIntyre spends three days making the film emulsion she shoots on than develops herself.
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Directed/Produced/Cinematography - Christina Ienna
Key cast: Lindsay McIntyre
#LeverageLens #ShortDocs #Toronto #Documentary #Filmmakers
May Brings Film Laurels…
SURFISTAS screens at WIFT Showcase on Wednesday May 13 2026 at 7:00pm Scotiabank @wift.toronto
HANDMADE FILM screens during Leverage Lens Film and Art Festival on Friday May 15 2026 at 5:00pm Henderson Brewing Co @leveragelens
SURFISTAS screens again at Tiny Hours Film Festival on Saturday May 30 2026 at Westside Studio @tiny____hours
Tickets found on festival websites!
WIFT+ Showcase Special (@wift.toronto ):
Surfistas is a story of identity, resilience, and belonging.
Through the lens of Executive Producer and Cinematographer @stina , this docu-short follows a group of women surfing the Great Lakes while navigating immigrant identity and sisterhood.
In a chat with @shwayta_s , Christina shares what drew her to the story and the importance of women-led narratives.
Surfistas will be showcased at the WIFT+ Showcase on May 13th.
Read full article on reelway.ca
#REELway #Surfistas #ChristinaIenna #WomenInFilm #CanadianStories
Excited to share a special collaboration we’ve been cooking up for a while…
Coffee House Hours x Westside Studio presents MENTOR MATCH UP! One on one mentoring sessions with incredibly talented film industry professionals. Coffee sponsored by Rufino.
Sunday April 26, 2026 from 11:00AM-2:00PM at Westside Studio in Toronto. Link in bio for application forms. This is a ticketed event.
Applications are now open for POV’s inaugural cohort of the inFOCUS Cinematography Training Program.
Designed for emerging cinematographers, this free, in person program will train participants twice weekly over 6 weeks through a combination of focused lectures in visual storytelling and technical theory paired with hands-on camera and lighting sessions.
Led by Director of Photography @stina and fellow industry professionals, this program is structured to challenge, refine and elevate your approach to the craft of cinematography.
Dates to remember:
Application Deadline: April 20th, 2026
Interviews: April 27th, 2026
Program Scheduled: May 4th - June 12th
Applying early is encouraged as completed applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. LINK IN BIO!
Harshest Case of Winter Blues
What a brutal winter. Sudden endings I didn’t expect, in spaces I loved and in the shape of what I thought my life was becoming.
The world feels so loud with sadness too. I feel like everyone is feeling everything all at once, all of the time. Grateful for the ones who have stayed close, no matter the distance. Those who hold space and don’t disappear when things get hard.
I am still here. Still choosing to take risks, make new connections, step into new work, stay open to life and loving with my whole battered little heart.
Standby, I will be my funny and whimsical self again very soon.
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SXSW x Collider
Had a whirlwind weekend filming interviews with the Collider crew. Thanks to Lu for inviting me to join the team. We consumed a ton of Tex Mex and BBQ, met some lovely celebrities and wandered around Austin.
Always enjoy spending time with fellow cinematographers and filmmaking friends throughout festival season. So proud of my fellow Canadians Aisha, Lauren, Mal and Nic premiering their films at SXSW!
What does it really take to build a career in the camera department? 🎥✨
Join us tomorrow for a conversation with cinematographer Christina Ienna, moderated by FOFS Co-Founder and CEO Eric Bizzarri, offering an inside look at the realities of navigating a path behind the camera.
đź“Ť 32 Lisgar St, Toronto
⏰ 5:30–7 PM
Co-presented by @povfilm + @futurefilmshow ✨
đź”— Link in bio to RSVP!
Coffee House Hours turned two years old, so I decided to throw a big party to celebrate and over a hundred of you showed up!
Huge thanks to Sorry Studio for hosting, Metanoia Cafe for providing coffee and pastries, Amanda Pye for offering live poetry writings and our two DJs Nic Altobelli and Abe Wynen for spinning great tunes all afternoon. Deeply appreciate those that volunteered their time and the major support from Nicole De Khors and Luke Sobota.
I am so proud of being able to create a space for our local film industry not only grow but thrive into a group of genuine and kind creatives uplifting each other. Thank you to every cafe and studio that hosted us throughout the past couple years and to everyone that show up to build this community together.
See you at the next session!
Big Love @stina
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