Cree-Métis artist, designer, and educator Jason Baerg (they/them) is a leading voice in Indigenous contemporary art and culture. Raised in Red River (Prince Albert, SK), Baerg’s practice bridges visual art and fashion.
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From body rituals to gender journeys, the Future of Film Showcase (FOFS) returns to Toronto with a bold lineup of debut feature films from first time local directors for its 2025 edition. The festival runs from June 19 to 22 in-person with a few online events.
This year, FOFS is showcasing a new generation of storytellers with fresh, intimate takes on identity, friendship, and self expression.
Below I am sharing my picks of screenings and industry events for you to check out at this year’s FOFS.
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In Finding Nicole, director Harley Wallen takes us into true-life story of Nicole Beverly, as seen on Inside Evil with Chris Cuomo, ‘Til Death Do Us Part’, and the top-selling book with the same title. Nicole and her children survive and overcome domestic violence.
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The imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival’s Moon, Sun, Water and Land juries have selected winners across film, video, audio and digital media works in 17 different categories for the 2025 Awards Presentation. Hosted at the TIFF Lightbox, a total of $68,000 in cash prizes will be awarded to artists and filmmakers in recognition of their outstanding work, innovation and excellence.
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In the early days of social media, a notorious image circulated of an Indigenous man with raised fists, ready to strike. The photo was initially shared to mock and reinforce stereotypes of Indigenous peoples, but one word added to the image would change it forever.
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Crunchyroll, the global brand fueling anime fandom, revealed the winners of the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards during a star-studded live ceremony honoring the creators, musicians, and performers powering the global love of anime.
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When Alex discovers a dark side of the metaverse, where predators, extremists, and hate groups exploit platforms like Roblox and Minecraft, she teams up with a group of young investigators to expose the truth. Their search leads them to a predator with multiple victims and a kidnapped child, uncovering the devastating consequences of a system failing to protect its most vulnerable users.
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Returning with my In The City series with a personally curated list of various arts and culture offerings across Toronto.
As always, you will notice some favourite venues. I am sharing a mix of music, film and exhibitions that should appeal to many of you.
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Spring has finally sprung in Toronto. The local theatre scene is thriving this May, offering a diverse array of performances.
This month’s listings include small to medium size productions, two theatre festivals, all of which should pique your interest. I highly encourage you to support these shows and spread the word!
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Theatre artist Julie Phan returns to the stage with eight performances of Never Walk Alone, co-produced by PNSNV creative studio and fu-GEN theatre company, and presented at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre in repertoire as part of the Genrefuck series.
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