‘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

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.

"Why Can't We Set It Here?" - Actress Kaniehtiio Horn on the Great Stories Canada Has To Offer

Kaniehtiio Horn, co-star of ‘Alice, Darling’ and icon of Letterkenny sits down with FilmSpeak to talk about why Canada should stop playing other countries in the movies, Anna Kendrick, and why she rejects the title of ‘activist’.

Director Michael McGowan Interview: 'All My Puny Sorrows', and Remaining Canadian

What is particularly notable of Director Michael McGowan, despite being tempted by the seductress that is America, is he has told predominantly Canadian stories. All My Puny Sorrows, based off the book by Miriam Toews is yet another notch in the proverbial beaver skin belt; a sweet and sorrowful story about how a family is trying to deal with depression.