‘Kick On’ - Australia’s Nick Kozakis On His Influences, Filmmaking Process, And The Teamwork That Goes Into Brutality

With the world premiere of Nick Kozakis’ hyper violent epic ‘Kick On’ during TIFF’s recent Midnight Madness slate, FilmSpeak got a chance to sit down with Kozakis and discuss the work that went into making such a hard-hitting film.

Celebrity Interviews, Interviews, TIFFJoseph SimonSeptember 23, 2026Kick On, Nick Kozakis, Interview with Nick Kozakis, Interview, TIFF 26, TIFF, Midnight MadnessComment

'Strong Son' Director Ian Bawa Discusses Emotional Responsibility, Memory, Masculinity, Personal Healing and More [TIFF 2026]

Acclaimed filmmaker, Ian Bawa sits with FilmSpeak to discuss translating his shorts into his feature debut, a deeply personal portrait of a father-son relationship.

Canadian Film, Interviews, TIFFArjun PersaudSeptember 15, 2026Strong Son, Ian Bawa, TIFF, TIFF 26Comment

The Cast and Director Behind 'Mile End Kicks' Discuss Their New Montreal Music Comedy

‘Mile End Kicks’ heralds a very exciting moment for Canadian cinema. The film is a deeply personal one for director Chandler Levack, who poured her own experiences into the film, and got to reflect on that process alongside cast members Barbie Ferreira and Devon Bostick, in their respective interviews with FilmSpeak.

Comedy, Interviews, Movies, TIFFArjun PersaudApril 17, 2026Canadian Film, Chandler Levack, Barbie Ferreira, Devon Bostick, Montreal, Mile End KicksComment

Rachel House On What Inspired Her To Climb 'The Mountain'

Famed New Zealand actress Rachel House spoke with FilmSpeak about her first directorial outing, ‘The Mountain’, and the inspiration behind the story.

Interview: Producer Andrew Muscato On Bringing 'The Greatest Beer Run Ever' To The Big Screen

Speaking exclusively with FilmSpeak, Producer Andrew Muscato discusses the process of bringing The Greatest Beer Run Ever to the big screen, bringing in Zac Efron and why Peter Farrelly was the one director to bring this crazy true story to the next level.