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TIFF Film Review: From "Train to Busan" to "The Ugly": Yeon Sang-ho’s Most Personal Film Yet

A review of Yeon Sang-ho’s newest film "The Ugly," following its premiere at TIFF50.

LOF StaffSeptember 16, 20253 min read

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Not Film Fest

Nòt Film Fest: Alternative Financing with CFA

At Nòt Film Fest, CFA Co-Founders Indeana Underhill and Haeleigh Royall share their expertise on alternative financing for independent projects.

Grace Garrett · Sep 12
Not Film Fest

Nòt Film Fest: Meet the Festival Founders

Beneath the sweeping trees of an Italian vineyard, Nòt Film Fest Co-Founders Giovanni Labadessa and Alizé Latini join the League of Filmmakers for lunch to chat about the festival’s origins, identity, growth, and its beloved home in Santarcangelo, Italy.

Grace Garrett · Sep 12
Festivals

TIFF Film Review: "Ballad of a Small Player" Is A Real Gamble

Oscar-winning Director Edward Berger deals TIFF a bad hand.

Jill Duncan · Sep 12
TIFF

TIFF Film Review: "Frankenstein"

A review of Guillermo Del Toro most recent, highly anticipated film following its premier at TIFF50.

Joy Kim · Sep 12

First Look: Leitz HEKTOR Lenses

Cinematographer, Indeana Underhill, shares her experience using the HEKTOR Lenses from Leitz, the newest addition to their impressive collection.

Haylee Grund · Sep 10
Festivals

TIFF Film Review: "Dust Bunny" Will Get You To Keep Checking Under Your Bed

Bryan Fuller's feature debut is a bold genre piece that grabbed TIFF by the cottontail.

Jill Duncan · Sep 9
Festivals

TIFF Film Review: "Fuze"

Fuze premiered on September 5th at TIFF50, but the results left much to be imagined.

Joy Kim · Sep 9
Festivals

TIFF Film Review: "Good News"

Byun Sung-Hyun‘s newest stylish film “Good News” leaves a strong impression at its opening world premiere.

Joy Kim · Sep 9
Featured

Finding the Story: Part 2

In part two of his three-part series, Seth Freeman gives insight into his night at the brothel and time with Cheryl and Debbie, shedding light on the way our unexpected stories can sometimes follow us for a lifetime.

Seth Freeman · Sep 9

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