Crazy8s 2023
Top 6 Announcement
January 26, 2023: Playback
In Brief: Jennica Harper named PSP showrunner in residence – Plus: Crazy8s gets underway, NSI names a new chair, Sundance selects a Montreal filmmaker for the Merata Mita Fellowship, and more. – Kelly Townsend
Gala Screening – Attending Media
- The Georgia Straight
- Kavan Dhillon
- Richmond Reviewer
- Katie Nanton
- Charlie Smith, Pancouver
- Hollywood North Magazine
- NOVUS TV (media sponsor) – Jordan Wade, David Yeung
Gala Screening – Coverage
April 26, 2023: The Richmond Reviewer
Crazy8s Gala
April 15, 2023: Pancouver
In ‘Meditation 4 Black Women’, Crazy8s filmmaker Rukiya Bernard puts breath and words to feelings about a racial reckoning – Charlie Smith
April 12, 2023: The Georgia Straight
You Nearly Missed: Crazy8s annual short film gala lands this Saturday – V.S. Wells
April 11, 2023: The Vancouver Sun
Jessica Lauren Doucet’s Hellmark part of Crazy8’s 2023 roster of searching, surreal short films – Shawn Conner
April 10, 2023: Spice Radio Vancouver
Crazy8s Gala screening of the top 6 short films and the after party – Natasha Mendes
Crazy8s 2022
May 6, 2022: Speaker
Gerry talks to Paul Armstrong, film enthusiast and Friend of the Show (FoS) about this year’s Crazy 8s film competition, as well as his Celluloid Social Club.
May 6, 2022: Speaker
Gerry Kowalenko talks with Paul Armstrong, Co-Executive Director and Head of Development at Crazy8s, about the latest edition, in advance of talking with the winners.
May 6, 2022: Stir
Crazy8s gala and after-party celebrate filmmakers’ ability to work fast, May 7 at the Centre and Science World
May 6, 2022: The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn
The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn: Crazy8s filmmaking event interview with ‘A Faraway Place’ filmmaker Kenny Welsh
May 6, 2022: National Observer
Volkmar Richter Reviews
May 4, 2022: YVR Arcade
Crazy8s Film Festival
May 4, 2022: Vancouver Sun
The Gold Teeth set to shine at Crazy 8s gala
May 4, 2022: Tremble Horror Podcast
Tremble: Crazy8s Interviews (2022)
May 3, 2022: The Closing Act Podcast
Kay Metchie actor, director & writer talks about her short film,Weeds are Flowers, Too at Crazy8s
May 3, 2022: Old Men Who Yell at Clouds Podcast
OMWYAC Episode 101: Crazy8s Winner ‘Undeveloped’
April 29, 2022: YVR Screen Scene
Interview with Shakil Jessa of IMRAN AND ALYKHAN
April 26, 2022: The Georgia Straight
Derek MacDonald’s direction shines in ‘Undeveloped’
April 19, 2022: The Georgia Straight
Indigenous director Kenny Welsh made his Crazy8s short “The Faraway Place” as a metaphor for colonialism
February 2, 2022: Vancouver Sun
BABA wins Best BC Film at VSF 2022
January 18, 2022: Vancouver Sun
Film: Six finalists for long-running Crazy8s program announced
January 18, 2022: Georgia Straight
Crazy8s Film Society announces Top 6 short film finalists
Crazy8s 2021
May 5, 2021: Globe & Mail
Article on Crazy8s
May 3, 2021: Hollywood North Magazine
Interview with Sebastian Ortiz Wilkins of Cuello
May 2, 2021: Georgia Straight
Interview with producers of Baba
April 29, 2021: Stevestebbing.ca
What the hell should I watch at home?
April 28, 2021: Georgia Straight
Coverage of 2021 films
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April 28, 2021: Beach Radio Kelowna
Interview with Luvia Petersen & Amanda Konkon of iDorothy
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April 27, 2021: Stir
Interview with Tesh Guttikonda of Mom Vs. Machine
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April 27, 2021: Novus TV
Coverage of Crazy8s 2021
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April 24, 2021: Three Angry Nerds
Interview with Jessey Nelson & Cody Nelson of Crumbs
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April 21, 2021: Georgia Straight
Interview with Luvia Petersen of Tryst
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April 2021: Coop Radio
Interview with Crazy8s Co-Executive Director Paul Armstrong
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April 20, 2021: Georgia Straight
Spotlight on Tryst
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Crazy8s 2020
February 22, 2020: Novus TV
Novus TV Live at Crazy8s Gala
February 22, 2020: BizBooks
Crazy8s 2020: Director Spotlight
February 22, 2020: BizBooks
Crazy8s 2020: Producers Spotlight
February 21, 2020: The Georgia Straight
Crazy8s 2020 Overview
February 20, 2020: Hollywood North Magazine
Productions in Vancouver: Crazy 8’s
February 19, 2020: Vancouver Courier
Ali Liebert Gets Behind the Camera
February 19, 2020: The Georgia Straight
Ali Liebert speaks out with Crazy8s’ short “The Quieting”
February 18, 2020: Hollywood North Magazine
Crazy 8s: Bruna Arbex Shows Audience That THIS IS A PERIOD PIECE
February 17, 2020: Vancouver Sun
Six shorts set to shine in latest edition of Crazy 8’s film challenge
February 14, 2020: Vancouver Sun
Town Talk: $790,000 raised for Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and VSO School of Music
Crazy8s 2019
March 8, 2019: Vancouver Sun
#Crazy8s2019
March 1, 2019: Vancouver Weekly
Twenty Years of Crazy8s, and Vancouver’s Not Slowing Down
Feb 22, 2019: BizBooks
#Crazy8s2019: Cinematographer Spotlight – Angelica Perez Anzures
Feb 22, 2019: BizBooks
#Crazy8s2019: Producer Spotlight – Pawan Deol and Thomas Affolter
Feb 22, 2019: BizBooks
#Crazy8s2019: Director Spotlight – Heather Perluzzo
Feb 22, 2019: BizBooks
#Crazy8s2019: Actor Spotlight – Julie Bruns
Feb 22, 2019: BizBooks
#Crazy8s2019: Director Spotlight – Nessa Aref
Feb 25, 2019: Hollywood North Magazine
#Crazy8sFilms19 – Crazy 8’s, 20 Years, Infinite Fun Times
Feb 22, 2019: Georgia Straight
We grade this year’s Crazy8s finalists
Feb 21, 2019: YVR Screen Scene
Lee Shorten embraces ambiguity in ‘Parabola’
Feb 20, 2019: Georgia Straight
Crazy8s film competition hits a 20-year high
Feb 18, 2019: Vancouver Sun
Eight days to make a short film puts the crazy in Crazy8s
Jan 22, 2019; Langley Times
Langley serves as backdrop to pair of competing short films
Jan 28, 2019: TriCity News
Yoo starts rolling Feb. 8 for Crazy8s film
Feb 12, 2019: Vancouver Courier
Cocksure Vancouver mockumentary serves up bawdy badminton comedy
Feb 9, 2019: The Province
Fred Lee’s Social Network: Crazy8s helps support emerging B.C. filmmakers
Jan 25, 2019: Vancouver Sun
Hollywood North: Vancouver filmmaker set out to show different sides to refugee issue
Jan 8, 2019: Georgia Straight
Crazy8s 2019 Top 6 Announced
Oct 6, 2018: YVR Screen Scene
Reel Events: Whistler Film Fest, VAFF, and Crazy8s
Sept 8, 2018: Back to Ones! Podcast with Co-Executive Director Paul Armstrong
Listen to the Podcast here
Crazy8s 2018
March 5th, 2018: The Vancouver Arts Review
The Crazy8s Gala: A Dazzling Show of Films and People
February 26th, 2018: Hollywood North Magazine
Crazy8s: Getting Crazier and Crazier
February 24th, 2018: BizBooks.net
Q & A’s
– Actor Spotlight
– Director Spotlight
– Producer Spotlight
February 24th, 2018: Vancouver Sun
Crazy8s Film Society back for Year 19 with women on top
February 23th, 2018: North Shore News
North Van producer’s short film overcame long odds
February 21st, 2018: The Georgia Straight
Directors praise Vancouver’s “invaluable” Crazy8s short film competition
February 15th, 2018: Phare Ouest, CBC Radio
Interview with Maxime Beauchamp (Small Fish)
February 15th, 2018: The Arts Rational, CoOp Radio
Interview with Zlatina Pacheva (Extra-Ordinary Amy)
February 14th, 2018: Langley Advance
Final cut due Friday for short movie by Langley filmmaking twins
February 13th, 2018: Langley Times, Mission City Record, Surrey Now Leader
Talbot twins helping create #Crazy8sFilms18 entry
– Langley Times
– Mission City Record
– Surrey Now Leader
February 8th, 2018: The Arts Rational, CoOp Radio
Interview with Maxime Beauchamps (Small Fish)
February 2nd, 2018: Town Talk, Vancouver Sun
Highlight on the Crazy8s Anniversary Fundraiser Screening at the Rio
February 1st, 2018: The Arts Rational, CoOp Radio
Interview with Paul Armstrong
Crazy8s 2017
March 5th, 2017: Never Sleeps Podcast Network, Toronto
Ross Never Sleeps talks to Mike Jackson & Peter New of WoodMan & Lawrence Le Lam, Jerome Yoo & Alex Barima of Cypher
March 2nd, 2017: Novus TV
Novus TV at the Crazy8s 2017 Opening Gala
Feb 28th, 2017: About to Review, Seattle
That Guy Named John, Dr. Andy & That Guy Named Steve talk Crazy8s 2017, Cypher, Anh Hung & The Prince
Feb 27th, 2017: Hollywood North Magazine
Peter New of Woodman Chats with Hollywood North Magazine
Feb 27th, 2017: Hollywood North Magazine
Peter New of Woodman Chats with Hollywood North Magazine
Feb 27th, 2017: The Commentary
Joseph Planta & Jackie Pierre talk Crazy8s Competition on The Commentary
Feb 24th, 2017: Biz Books
Crazy8s Actors from all 6 Teams Featured on Biz Books
Feb 24th, 2017: Biz Books
Crazy8s Film Makers Featured on Biz Books
Feb 24th, 2017: Novus TV
Novus TV is on set with The Prince, interviews Executive Director Paul Armstrong, The Prince producer/production designer Danielle Stott-Roy, director/writer Kyra Zagorsky and producer Patrick Sabongui
Feb 24th, 2017: Hollywood North Magazine
The Affolters chat with Hollywood North Magazine about Undertaker’s Son.
Feb 23rd, 2017: Richmond News
Lawrence Le Lam, Director of Cypher, chats with Richmond News
Feb 22nd, 2017: Jacques Talk
All Top 6 Crazy8s 2017 Teams Chat with Jacques Lalonde on Jacques Talk
Feb 22nd, 2017: The Georgia Straight
Director Lawrence Le Lam talks Cypher and Crazy8s
Feb 22nd, 2017: Maple Ridge News
Ben Mallin of No Reservations talks to Maple Ridge News on set
Feb 20th, 2017: Westender
Kyra Zagorsky interviewed about The Prince by Sabrina Furminger for Reel People.
Feb 20th, 2017: Short Film Fan
Short Film Fan gives an overview of Crazy8s Film Event 2017
Feb 17th, 2017: Hollywood North Magazine
Lelinh Du and Frazer MacLean, Director and Producer of Anh Hung talk to Nick Wangersky about the film and Crazy8s
Feb 17th, 2017: Endeavours Radio
Dan McPeake sits down with Thomas & Jon Affolter of Undertaker’s Son, Lawrence Le Lam & Nach Dudsdeemaytha of Cypher in studio and Kyra Zagorsky of The Prince on set to talk Crazy8s
Feb 16th, 2017: Coast Reporter
Peter New, writer of Woodman, talks to Jan DeGrass about the story behind Woodma
Feb 16th, 2017: Vancouver Sun
Thomas Affolter, director of Undertaker’s Son & Rachelle Smalldon blog about Undertaker’s Son & Crazy8s
Feb 16th, 2017: Langley Times
Patrick Sabongui, producer of The Prince, talks about the story behind the film and personal experiences with racism, Langley Times
Feb 16th, 2017: CBC
Trevor Carroll and Ben Mallin of No Reservations are interviewed on Our Vancouver on CBC
Feb 15th, 2017: The Commentary
Mike Jackson, director of Woodman, talks to Joseph Planta about filmmaking and Crazy8s.
Feb 14th, 2017: Vancouver Sun
Interview with Exec. Director Paul Armstrong on set and BTS of The Prince
Feb 14th, 2017: Vancouver Sun
Lelinh Du, Director of Anh Hung, blogs about her Crazy8s experience
Feb 13th, 2017: Vancouver Sun
Interview with Kyra Zagorsky, director of The Prince, On Set
Feb 10th, 2017: Vancouver Television
BTS Footage and Interviews with Kyra Zagorsky (Director) and Patrick Sabongui (Producer) of the The Prince
Feb 3rd, 2017: Town Talk, Vancouver Sun
Crazy8s featured in Town Talk on the Vancouver Sun
February 3rd, 2017: Northern Stars
Trevor Carroll of No Reservations and Paul Armstrong, Executive Director are interviewed by Roberta McDonald for NorthernStars.
January 31st, 2017: The Capilano Courier
4-part interview by Therese Guieb in the Capilano Courier with alumni Thomas Affolter (Undertaker’s Son), Rory Tucker (Woodman) and Frazer McLean (Anh Hung) and Paul Armstrong.
January 30th, 2017: Roundhouse Radio
Trevor Carroll and Ben Mallin of No Reservations are interviewed on the Janice & Cory Show
January 30th, 2017: Roundhouse Radio
Mike Jackson of Woodman is interviewed by Cory Price on Live From Railtown
January 25th, 2017: Roundhouse Radio
Jon, Heath and Thomas Affolter of Undertaker’s Son are interviewed on the Janice & Cory Show
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January 25th, 2017: Langley Advance
Thomas Affolter interviewed on Undertaker’s Son, filming Langley & Crazy 8s Film Festival
January 24th, 2017: Roundhouse Radio
Lawrence Le Lam of Cypher and Kyra Zagorsky of The Prince are interviewed by host Minelle Mahtani on Sense of Place
January 19th, 2017: Co-op Radio
Executive Director Paul Armstrong and Thomas Affolter of Undertaker’s Son
January 18th, 2017: Pulse 107.7 FM
The Prince & Cypher teams are interviewed by Kash Heed on the Kash Heed Show
October 21, 2016: Roundhouse Radio 98.3 FM
“Sense of Place” Interview with Crazy8s Executive Director Paul Armstrong and Shauna Johannesen director #Crazy8sFilms16 TRYING and #Crazy8sFims17 Judge
Host: Minelle Mahtani
Crazy8s 2016
April 15th, Daily Xtra
Video: “What happens when a bisexual woman kisses a gay man?” by Robin Perelle
March 30th, CiTR Radio, 101.9 FM (UBC)
Shannon Kohli (A Family of Ghosts) on “Arts Report.” Host: Ashley Park
(Interview starts at 19:00)
March 6th, Eco.Lux.Luv
“Crazy8s Film Event Delivers,” by Helen Siwak
March 4th, North Shore News
“Crazy8s Directors Up To the Challenge,” by Christine Lyon
February 29th, Hollywood North Magazine
“Crazy8s Gala Screening: The Really Crazy Part was the Afterparty,” by Nick Wangersky
February 28th, Hello Vancity
“2016 Crazy8s Gala Screening and After Party,” by Joyce Cortez
February 26th, Biz Books Blog
“The Biz Interview: Crazy8s 2016 Actors,” by Staff.
Interviews with Danny Mac (Meet Cute), Kacey Rohl (A Family of Ghosts), Chris Wilson (Grocery Store Action Movie), Alex Duncan (I Love You So Much It’s Killing Them), Christina Sicoli (Trying) and Katharine Isabelle (Iteration 1).
February 26th, “Sense of Place,” Roundhouse Radio 98.3 FM
Interview with two of the Crazy8s 2016 filmmakers: Patrick Currie, Meet Cute and Shauna Johannesen, Trying. Host: Minelle Mahtani.
February 25th, “Fiona Forbes,” Shaw TV
Chris Wilson, co-writer/actor, Grocery Store Action Movie, on “The Lowdown”
February 25th, The Georgia Straight
“Bedlam with Benefits is the Key to Crazy8s,” by Adrian Mack
February 25th, Radio-Canada, 6:00 pm News, Cable 7
Television interview with Shannon Kohli (Family of Ghosts) by Yolaine Mottet. (In French)
February 24th, Inside Vancouver
“Romance, Dystopian Sci-Fi and Grocery Store Action – It’s All Part of This Year’s Crazy8s Short Film Showcase,” by Shawn Conner
February 24, WestEnder
“Crazy8s Returns with New Films and Signature Brand of Crazy,” by Sabrina Furminger (Reel People)
February 23rd, Biz Books Blog
“The Biz Interview: Crazy8s 2016 Filmmakers,” by Staff
February 22nd, “Boulevard du Pacifique,” CBC Radio Canada
Radio interview with Shannon Kohli (Family of Ghosts). Host: Jacques Dufresne. Interviewer: Yolaine Mottet. (In French).
February 22nd, Capilano Courier
“Eight Crazy Days,” by Carlo Javier
February 22nd, The Vancouver Sun (Digital Edition)
Video: Crazy8s Filmmakers On-set
– On Set: I Love You So Much It’s Killing Them
– On Set: Meet Cute
– On Set: Iteration 1
– On Set: A Family of Ghosts
– On Set: Trying
February 18th, 2016 – The Georgia Straight
“The Georgia Straight Proudly Sponsors the Crazy8s 2016 Gala Screening and After Party,” by Staff
February 16th, 2016 – Burnaby Now
“Spotlight On: Crazy8s,” by Julie MacLellan
February 11th, 2016 – Hello Vancity
“Countdown to Production For Crazy8s 2016 Filmmakers,” by Yumi Ang
February 5th, 2016 – The Vancouver Sun
“Town Talk,” by Malcolm Parry
February 23, 2015 – Whistler Question
“Local Filmmaking Team Earns Spot in Crazy8s,” by Alyssa Noel (Article and photos of “The Twisted Slipper”)
February 20, 2015 – BC Buzz
“Crazy8s 2015 Gala Screening and Afterparty,” by Aaron Alexander
February 20, 2015 – The Vancouver Sun (Digital Edition)
Behind-the-Scenes Videos with the Crazy8s 2015 Filmmakers:
– Director Mo Soliman on the set of Under a Glass Moon
– Director Angie Nolan on the set of The Twisted Slipper
– Director Jem Garrard on the set of The Wolf Who Came to Dinner
– Co-directors Aubrey Arnason and Kalyn Miles on the set of Kindergarten, Da Bin Ich Wieder
– Director Caitlin Byrnes on the set of One Last Ride
– Director Scott Belyea on the set of Outside the Lines
February 19, 2015 – The Georgia Straight (online)
“The Georgia Straight Proudly Sponsors the Crazy8s 2015 Gala Screening and Party,” by Staff
February 3rd, 2016 – Vancouver Film School Blog
“Film Production Grad Jesse Lupini Makes Crazy8s Top 6,” by VFS Web Team
February 2nd & 3rd, 2016 – The Vancouver Sun (Digital Edition)
Videos with some of the Crazy8s 2016 Filmmakers:
– Matthew Campbell Video: Crazy8s filmmaker talks about the importance of visualization and collaboration
– Jesse Lupini Video: Crazy8s – Complex problems unravel in short
– Shannon Kohli Video: Crazy8s – Apparitions take to the screen
February 2nd, 2016 – Hollywood North Magazine
“Attending The Crazy8’s Anniversary Fundraiser Screening” by Darren Wiesner
January 31st, 2016 – Reel West
“Crazy8s – A Community Effort, Thanks to You,” by Caroline Coutts
January 29th, 2016 – Biz Books Newsletter
“Crazy8s 2016 Short Films Fundraiser,” by Staff
January 25th, 2016 – The WestEnder
“Head of the class: Aubrey Arnason goes back to kindergarten for short film screening at VSFF,” by Sabrina Furminger
January 24th, 2016 – The Province
Feature Article: “Crazy 8s Filmmakers Gearing Up For the Race to the Finish,” by Stephanie Ip
January 18th, 2016 – Playback
“In Brief: Crazy8s, Bron Studios, Pre-NAPTE Sales,” by Playback Staff
January 15th, 2016 – “Sense of Place,” Roundhouse Radio 98.3 FM
Interview with two of the Crazy8s 2016 filmmakers: Joel Ashton McCarthy, writer/director, I Love You So Much It’s Killing Them and Jesse Lupini, writer/director, Iteration 1. Host: Minelle Mahtani.
December 15, 2015 – The Province
“Shorts get the spotlight at The Shortest Day Film Festival,” by Stuart Derdeyn
December 11, 2015 – “Sense of Place,” Roundhouse Radio 98.3 FM
Crazy8s screenwriting and story editing segment with story editor Brian Casilio and 2015 Crazy8s director Jem Garrard (The Wolf Who Came to Dinner). Host: Minelle Mahtani
November 27, 2015 – “Sense of Place,” Roundhouse Radio 98.3 FM
Crazy8s pitching segment with pitching expert Melanie Friesen and 2015 Crazy8s director Aubrey Arnason (Kindergarten: Da Bin Ich Wieder). Host: Minelle Mahtani
November 19, 2015 – Langara Voice
“Langara students enter competitive Crazy8s film challenge,” by Bryan MC Govern
November 3, 2015 – “Sense of Place,” Roundhouse Radio 98.3 FM
Crazy8s competition overview segment with Executive Director Paul Armstrong and 2015 Crazy8s director Scott Belyea (Outside the Lines). Host: Minelle Mahtani
Crazy8s 2015
April, 2015 – Vancouver Magazine
“About Town,” with Malcolm Parry (Culture: “Crazy8s Kickoff”), Photos of Scott Belyea, Jem Garrard, Aubrey Arnason, Mo Soliman, Angie Nolan and Sharai Rewels, Page 74
March 31, 2015 – Beatroute Magazine
“Crazy8s: Filmmaking on a Budget,” by Justin Uitto
March 18, 2015 – City Lights, Novus TV
2015 Crazy8s Gala Screening (Filmmaker video interviews and clips from all six films) – hosted by Maike Evers
March 1, 2015 – Vancouver Courier
“Crazy8s Turns Sweet 16” – by Andrew Fleming
March 1, 2015 – Alienated in Vancouver
“Of Crazy8s” – by Allan MacInnis
February 28, 2015 – Vancouver Magazine
“Crazy8s Gala” – Staff Reporter (Events)
February 27, 2015 – Biz Books Blog
“The Biz Interview: Crazy8s Filmmakers” – by Biz Books Staff (Interviews with Mo Soliman, Jem Garrard and Caitlin Byrnes)
February 26, 2015 – The Globe and Mail
“The Scout List: Crazy8s Film Festival, Warhol Exhibition and All About Owls” – by Michelle Sproule (Special to The Globe and Mail)
February 26, 2015 – “The Arts Show,” CJSF 90.1 FM Radio
Interview with Kyle Hollett, producer of “One Last Ride” – by Jamie Cessford and Jacob Gradowski
February 26, 2015 – “Fiona Forbes,” Shaw TV
Kalyn Miles on “The Lowdown” – with host Fiona Forbes
February 26, 2015 – Pique Newsmagazine (Whistler)
“Crazy8s Filmmaking Is No Drag for Director Angie Nolan” – by Cathryn Atkinson
February 26, 2015 – Reel West E-News
“Crazy8s Filmmakers Cross Finish Line and Look Towards Gala Screening Saturday, February 28”
February 25, 2015 – WestEnder
“Behind the Scenes With Crazy8s Filmmaking Marathon” – by Sabrina Furminger (Reel People)
February 24, 2015 – Biz Books Blog
“Crazy8s 2015 Gala Screening” – by Biz Books Staff
February 24, 2015 – Scout Magazine
“Scout List: Ten Things That You Should Absolutely Do Between Now and Next Week,” by Michelle Sproule
February 23, 2015 – Daily Xtra
“Crazy8s Asks: What if Cinderella Were a Drag Queen?” by Greg Armstrong-Morris
February 19, 2015 – Burnaby Now
“Burnaby Film Producer Goes Crazy – Again,” by Julie MacLellan (Article and photos of Keli Moore)
February 18, 2015 – The Georgia Straight
“Crazy8s Filmmaking Challenge Rife with Love Stories,” by Adrian Mack (Article and photo of Caitlin Byrnes)
February 16, 2015 – The Tri-City News
“Lights, camera for Crazy8s Challenge,” by Janis Warren
February 14, 2015 – The Vancouver Sun
“Going Crazy,” by Malcom Parry (Town Talk)
Article and photo of Sharai Rewels, co-writer/actor of The Twisted Slipper and make-up artist Hannah Chornoby
February 13, 2015 – The Vancouver Sun (Digital Edition)
Video Interviews with Crazy8s Filmmakers Past and Present:
– 2015 Crazy8s Director Scott Belyea
– 2015 Crazy8s Director Jem Garrard
– 2015 Crazy8s Director Aubrey Arnason
– 2015 Crazy8s Juror and Crazy8s Alumna Katrin Bowen
– 2015 Crazy8s Juror and Crazy8s Alumnus Kaare Andrews
– 2005 Crazy8s Director Alumnus Zach Lipovsky
February 12, 2015 – Playback
“Crazy8s Filmmakers Gear Up for Production,” by Julianna Cummins
February 12th, 2015 – Pique Newsmagazine (Whistler)
“Whistler filmmakers want you for their twisted take on Cinderella,” by Brandon Barrett
February 11th, 2015 – Evolution 107.9 (BCIT Student Radio)
“For the Record” Host Deborah Power-DeMille Talks with Crazy8s Executive Director Paul Armstrong
February 4, 2015 – Vancouver Film School Blog
“VFS Grad Makes the Crazy8s Top 6,” by Amy Lavoie, featuring Mo Soliman
February 2015 – The Vancouver Sun (Digital Edition)
Crazy8s Blog featuring posts from all six filmmaking teams
January 29, 2015 – 604 Now
“Get Acquainted with a Local Filmmaker: Angie Nolan,” by Megan Renaud
January 27, 2015 – CKNW AM 980 Radio
The “Drex Live” Show, with guest host Fiona Forbes. Featuring Aubrey Arnason
January 28, 2015 – Yelp! “The Weekly Yelp” (Newsletter):
“The Crazy8s “Sweet Sixteen” Screening Party and Fundraiser”
Crazy8s 2014
November 12, 2014 – Reel West Magazine
“Crazy8s Sets a Record with 195 Applications,” by Paul Armstrong
September 17, 2014 – Westender
Best in Fest: Top Picks for VIFF – by Sabrina Furminger
March 7, 2014 – The Vancouver Sun
Crazy in Name – by Malcolm Parry (Town Talk)
March 6, 2014 – ‘City Lights,’ Novus TV
2014 Crazy8s Gala Screening (Filmmaker interviews and clips from all 6 films) – hosted by Natalie Langston
March 5, 2014 – The Vancouver Courier (Blogger Content)
Going Off the Rails at the Crazy8s – by Andrew Fleming
March 3, 2014 – Hello Vancity
How Crazy Did Things Get at the Crazy8s Gala? Take a look! – by Azin Yazdani
February 27, 2014 – The Vancouver Courier
Picks of the Week: Feb 28 – March 4, 2014 – by Staff Reporter
February 27, 2014 – The Ubyssey
Crazy8s film fest gives students eight days to produce a masterpiece (interview with Ryan Atimoyoo) – by Aurora Tejeida
February 27, 2014 – CJSF 90.1 Radio, The Arts Show
Interview with Michelle Kee by host Jamie Gradowski
February 27, 2014 – EP Daily, City TV, Interview with Ryan Atimoyoo, Matthew Kowalchuk and Justine Warrington
– 18-minute extended online story
– Story broadcast at 11:00 pm on City and all day (starting at 3:00 pm) on G4:
(scroll to 18:53 to find the Crazy8s segment)
February 27, 2014 – Inside Vancouver
“Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend” – by Vikki Leung
February 26, 2014 – Yelp
“The Weekly Yelp” (Newsletter): ‘This Week’s Sponsor: Crazy8s 2014 Gala Screening and Afterparty’ – by Jody Bowen
February 26, 2014 – The Vancouver Observer
Crazy8s gala screening and party showcases Vancouver’s brightest emerging filmmakers at The Centre – by Kei Baritugo and Christopher Guy
February 26, 2014 – CBC Radio-Canada (French), 6:00 pm News, Cable 7
TV Interview with Maéva Thibeault by Yolaine Mottet and Noelle Mbombo
February 24, 2014 – “The Rush”, Shaw TV
Interview with Matthew Kowalchuk, Justine Warrington and Alison Araya – by Fiona Forbes
February 24, 2014 – Hello Vancity
Celebrate Vancouver Short Filmmakers at Crazy8s Gala Screening on March 1 2014 – by Azin Yazdani
February 24, 2014 – CBC Radio
“The Early Edition – Steppin Out With Fred Lee” with host Rick Cluff
February 22, 2014 – Vancouversun.com
Video: Crazy8s: “Sacrifice” (Behind-the-Scenes) – by Francis Georgian
February 22, 2014 – Vancouversun.com
Video: Crazy8s: “Earthlickers” (Behind-the-Scenes) – by Francis Georgian
February 22, 2014 – Vancouversun.com
Video: Crazy8s: Greg Crompton “Dial Y For Yesterday” (Behind-the-Scenes) – by Francis Georgian
February 22, 2014 – Vancouversun.com
Video: Crazy8s: Michelle Kee Provides Sneak Peak Behind “Mattress” (Behind-the-Scenes) – by Francis Georgian
February 22, 2014 – Vancouversun.com
Video: Crazy8s: Shauna Johannesen’s “Bed Bugs: A Musical Love Story” Challenges Conventional Wisdom of Bed Bugs (Behind-the-Scenes) – by Francis Georgian
February 22, 2014 – Vancouversun.com
Video: Crazy8s Film Festival Celebrates 15 Years (Behind-the-Scenes) – by Francis Georgian
February 20, 2014 – Royal City Record
Lively City: Fire fundraiser, choral concert, LitFest and more – by Julie Maclellan
February 20, 2014 – WE Vancouver
Mackenzie Gray credits Crazy8s for pushing him to produce iconic film noir – by Sabrina Furminger
February 18, 2014 – Kerrisdale Village News
UBC Professor Always Been Crazy For Celluloid – by Cono Spitale
February 15, 2014 – The Vancouver Sun
Crazy8s Directors Quickly Get Rolling – by Staff Reporter
February 14, 2014 – Richmond News
Fast-films to focus in Richmond – by Staff Reporter
February 14, 2014 – Vancouversun.com
Video: Director Ryan Atimoyoo talks about his Crazy8s movie, Sacrifice
Also posted as:
Video: In the director’s chair: Vancouver filmmaker Ryan Atimoyoo – the process of making a horror movie
February 14, 2014 – Vancouversun.com
Video: Director Michelle Kee talks about her Crazy8s movie, Mattress
Also posted as:
Video: In the Director’s Chair: Filmmaker Michelle Kee discusses the storytelling process
February 14, 2014 – Vancouversun.com
Video: Crazy8s Director Greg Crompton talks about his film, Dial Y For Yesterday
Also posted as:
See how they work: Documentary filmmaker Greg Crompton – taking your film to the next level
January/February, 2014 – Reel West Magazine
Still Crazy After All These Years (page 20-21) (page 20-21) – by John Thomson
Feb 1, 2014 – HelloVancity
Crazy8s: 15 Year Anniversary Party and Fundraiser – by Azin Yazdani
Jan 31, 2014 – The Vancouver Sun
Crazy Days – Malcom Parry (Town Talk)
Jan 30, 2014 – The Vancouver Sun
Five Reasons to Check Out Crazy8s 15th Anniversary Party in Vancouver – Shawn Conner
Jan 27, 2014 – HelloVancity
Crazy8s: Local Vancouver Short Film Competition – by Azin Yazdani
Jan 20, 2014 – The Georgia Straight
Crazy8s Now 50 Percent Crazier – by Adrian Mack
January 19, 2014 – GayWhistler.com
“The Twisted Slipper Kicks Off Movie Project at Whistler Pride,” by Dean Nelson
Jan 15, 2014 – Playback Magazine
Crazy8s Shorts Contest Announces 6 Winning Teams – by Julianna Cummins
Jan 14, 2014 – The Province
Bedbugs, Time Travel, a Deal with God and a Sexy Apocalypse Among Crazy8s Winners – by Glen Schaefer