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BIG NEWS: @cbc, @netflixca, and @aptn_ca have gree

BIG NEWS: @cbc, @netflixca, and @aptn_ca have greenlit a new Arctic Comedy Series, set in Nunavut, and there are so many incredible trailblazing women behind it. 👏👏👏 The series, which is untitled at the moment, is created and written by Inuit film and television writer and producer @aarluk (Qanurli, The Grizzlies) and Inuit filmmaker @alethea_aggiuq (Tunniit: Retracing the Lines of Inuit Tattoos, Angry Inuk), and produced by @redmarrowmedia (the production company they founded in 2019, along with @mirandadepencier (Anne wirh an E), and founder of @northwoodentertainment, and Susan Coyle (Daisy Jones & The Six). 💥💥💥💥
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Logline: A young Inuk mother wants to build a new future for herself, but it won’t be easy in her small Arctic town where everyone knows your business.
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“We’ve drawn from our experiences as Inuit women living, laughing, crying and living together while Native.”
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We love that this is happening and can’t wait to learn more. Link in bio to read full piece.
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#arctic #inuit #comedy #netflix #cbc #aptn

We’re SO ready for #HotDocs23! The beloved docum

We’re SO ready for #HotDocs23! The beloved documentary film festival is celebrating their 30th anniversary, and they just announced some phenomenal programming for 2023.

Happening from April 27-May 7, this year’s fest will showcase 214 films from 72 countries, including 70 world premieres. Plus, women directors will represent 53% of the official selection 👏👏

We can’t wait! Here are some films to keep on your radar:

🎥 TWICE COLONIZED (Opening night film!)
🎥 PERIODICAL
🎥 SOMEONE LIVES HERE
🎥 JULY TALK: LOVE LIVES HERE
🎥 SILVICOLA
🎥 COVEN
🎥 I’M JUST HERE FOR THE RIOT

PLUS illuminating conversations, live podcasts, and more.

Who else is looking looking forward to this 🔥 lineup? See more top picks at the link in our bio🔗

#HotDocs #HotDocsFilmFest #documentary #cdnfilm #hotdocs2023

📚CONTEST: Enter to win an advanced readers copy

📚CONTEST: Enter to win an advanced readers copy of Sofia Mostaghimi's gripping Desperada ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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We're so blown away by Toronto author Sofia Mostaghimi's debut novel. If you're looking for a sharply written page-turner, this is it.
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In Desperada, a young Iranian-Canadian woman quits her job after her younger sister dies, and then flees her family, seeking escape and possibly transformation in travel, sex and drugs. The story begins in Toronto but takes readers all over the world: Reykjavik, Paris, Barcelona, and all the way to the beaches of Thailand. Mostaghimi explores the theme of escapism, in its myriad of forms, constantly examining what her main character, Kora, is running from.
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The writing is propulsive. The characters are complex, fascinating, and relatable. The constant travel makes for a thrilling read. Truly, Desperada is unputdownable.
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👉LIKE this post + TAG A FELLOW BOOK LOVER for a chance to win an advanced readers copy from @PenguinRandomCa, and keep an eye out for a Q&A with Mostaghimi publishing next month, when the novel hits shelves (April 18).
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3 contest winners will be selected April 5th. GOOD LUCK. Desperada will be available to purchase wherever you buy books starting April 18.
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#Bookstagram #CanLit #IranianCanadian #IranianGirl #Reading #ReadingList #RandomHouseCanada #Novel #PageTurner

True Stories Told Live Toronto is celebrating thei

True Stories Told Live Toronto is celebrating their 10th anniversary this Monday at @thegarrisonto. They’ve enlisted their top storytellers from the past decade to wow you with powerful, weird, funny true stories. Expect uproarious laughter, tense moments, waves of deep emotion and transformative human connection. We spoke to creator and master storyteller @yesyesmarsha about how the event has evolved over the years, the art of storytelling, and how she turned her passion into a full-time career, with clients like Facebook, @shopify, @hellofreshca and more. We know that if you go on Monday, your week and month will be better for it. Link@in bio to read our full interview with Marsha.
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📸: @joycewongjoyce
#storytelling #truestories #toronto #thegarrison #shedoesthecity #humanconnection

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