Big Ideas presented by Scotia Wealth Management Hear from notable subjects and experts on issues featured in these outstanding films. Big Ideas presented by Back to Hot Docs Festival April 26 // Born Hungry Featuring director Barry Avrich and film subject Sash Simpson. More Details Canadian filmmaker Barry Avrich traces the inspiring story of Sash Simpson, a runaway child from the streets of India who was adopted by a Canadian family and became one of the top chefs in the world. Avrich and his team share their challenges and experiences in crafting this story of how incomparable talent and artistry triumph over adversity. April 27 // Love Machina Featuring director Pete Sillen and subjects Martine and Bina Rothblatt. More Details Can love last forever? The idea of an AI-powered digital consciousness has confounded and inspired scientists and artists for decades. Join director Pete Sillen and subjects Martine and Bina Rothblatt for a vital and profound conversation as they blend ferocious love, hard science and futurism in their quest to continue “MarBina’s” love affair into the infinite future. April 28 // Fly Featuring co-directors Shaul Schwarz and Christina Clusiau, and subject Amber Forte. More Details Join co-directors Shaul Schwarz and Christina Clusiau in this a wide-ranging conversation around their newest feature documentary, Fly. Equal parts love story and wild ride into the human psyche, they’ll delve into the human need for independence, connection and risking it all to feel free. April 29 // Eno Featuring director Gary Hustwit. More Details Famed producer, musician and artist Brian Eno (Talking Heads, David Bowie) is no ordinary creator. To tell the story of his life’s work acclaimed director Gary Hustwit had to do something different. Using an AI algorithm, Hustwit created a unique documentary experience: a film that is different every time it is played. Join a deep dive into this original process of documentary filmmaking and the relationship between technology and creativity. April 30 // Never Look Away Featuring director Lucy Lawless. More Details Get up close and personal with the life and legacy of photojournalist Margaret Moth. Hailing from New Zealand, Moth landed in major conflict zones around the world and was fearless in her coverage of war and its human toll. Settle in with key creatives from the film for a conversation about Moth’s inspiring and fearless life and trailblazer spirit that has ignited journalists around the world to push themselves to the limit to share the truth.
April 26 // Born Hungry Featuring director Barry Avrich and film subject Sash Simpson. More Details Canadian filmmaker Barry Avrich traces the inspiring story of Sash Simpson, a runaway child from the streets of India who was adopted by a Canadian family and became one of the top chefs in the world. Avrich and his team share their challenges and experiences in crafting this story of how incomparable talent and artistry triumph over adversity.
April 27 // Love Machina Featuring director Pete Sillen and subjects Martine and Bina Rothblatt. More Details Can love last forever? The idea of an AI-powered digital consciousness has confounded and inspired scientists and artists for decades. Join director Pete Sillen and subjects Martine and Bina Rothblatt for a vital and profound conversation as they blend ferocious love, hard science and futurism in their quest to continue “MarBina’s” love affair into the infinite future.
April 28 // Fly Featuring co-directors Shaul Schwarz and Christina Clusiau, and subject Amber Forte. More Details Join co-directors Shaul Schwarz and Christina Clusiau in this a wide-ranging conversation around their newest feature documentary, Fly. Equal parts love story and wild ride into the human psyche, they’ll delve into the human need for independence, connection and risking it all to feel free.
April 29 // Eno Featuring director Gary Hustwit. More Details Famed producer, musician and artist Brian Eno (Talking Heads, David Bowie) is no ordinary creator. To tell the story of his life’s work acclaimed director Gary Hustwit had to do something different. Using an AI algorithm, Hustwit created a unique documentary experience: a film that is different every time it is played. Join a deep dive into this original process of documentary filmmaking and the relationship between technology and creativity.
April 30 // Never Look Away Featuring director Lucy Lawless. More Details Get up close and personal with the life and legacy of photojournalist Margaret Moth. Hailing from New Zealand, Moth landed in major conflict zones around the world and was fearless in her coverage of war and its human toll. Settle in with key creatives from the film for a conversation about Moth’s inspiring and fearless life and trailblazer spirit that has ignited journalists around the world to push themselves to the limit to share the truth.
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