'El Equipo' is the fifth feature film by two-time Emmy® nominated director Bernardo Ruiz (The Infinite Race).

Part procedural, part true crime thriller, this documetary tells the history-making collaboration between Dr. Clyde Snow, a legendary forensic scientist originally from Texas, and a group of Argentine university students.

Director Bernardo Ruiz discusses his career, and making 'El Equipo'. He shares his experiences working with archival materials, and the importance of the forensic work 'El Equipo' from Argentina continues to do these days.

Hot Docs 2023 Spotlight: 'El Equipo' by Bernardo Ruiz

In this film, filmmaker Gaukur Úlfarsson takes us along with Kjartansson to Moscow, where the Icelandic artist is set to open the newest and largest modern art museum.

He and I met during the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival to talk about Kjartansson, his work, and the many thought provoking moments in the film. 

Read more at hyemusings.ca

HotDocs 2023: Dir. Gaukur Úlfarsson's 'Soviet Barbara, the Story of Ragnar Kjartansson in Moscow’

The documentary 'Aitamaako’tamisskapi Natosi: Before The Sun' ollows Logan Red Crow on the golden plains of Blackfoot Territory, as she she prepares to make history by joining the men’s competition on the world’s largest stage at the Calgary Stampede. 

I had the pleasure of speaking with Logan in Toronto, CA in time for the premiere of the film at the Hot Docs Canadian International Film Festival.

Find out more about the film via https://beforethesunfilm.com

Hot Docs 2023 Spotlight: Logan Red Crow of 'Aitamaako’tamisskapi Natosi: Before The Sun'

As cinematic as real-life gets, Peter Hammer's REVIR - EVERYTHING YOU HOLD DEAR intimately follows Susie and Sune as their frail dreams become a struggle, and records the unexpected resurfacing of their past in the form of a mother determined to re-enter their lives.

I connected with Peter during Hot Docs and had a great conversation about this very interesting and moving film.

Hot Docs 2023 Spotlight: Peter Hammer’s REVIR - EVERYTHING YOU HOLD DEAR

In ECHO OF EVERYTHING, writer-director Cam Christiansen reflects on the human condition, resilience and his own personal relationship with music.

Hear more about how Christiansen's love of music sent him on a three-year journey into the vast terrains of science, philosophy, history and performance.

More details on the film via https://echoofeverything.com

Hot Docs 2023 Spotlight: Cam Christiansen's ECHO OF EVERYTHING

Maite Alberdi es la directora del documental 'La Memoria Infinita' (The Eternal Memory) que se presentó en el festival de Hot Docs en Toronto, Canadá.

Alberdi conversa conmigo de cómo siguió la historia de Augusto y Paulina, una pareja que se enfrenta a la enfermedad del Alzheimer juntos. Una historia que es muy conmovedora e impactante también.

Hot Docs 2023: 'La Memoria Infinita' de Maite Alberdi

Highlighting three (3) documentary films screening at this year's Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.

The Fabulous Gold Harvesting Machine
(La Fabulosa Máquina De Cosechar Oro)
Director Alfredo Pourailly De La Plaza

Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story*
Directors Michael Mabbott, Lucah Rosenberg-Lee

Singing Back the Buffalo*
Director Dr. Tasha Hubbard

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Hot Docs 2024: Hye's Picks Vol. 2

I had the opportunity to speak with Patricia Bbaale Bandak about her latest documentary 'DEATH OF A SAINT' before its premiere at Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.

More than three decades after having lost her mother to a brutal crime in Uganda, director Patricia returns to Uganda, to confront her dark past in a deeply personal quest for truth and inner peace.

Hot Docs 2024 Spotlight: Patricia Bbaale Bandak's 'DEATH OF A SAINT'

“So this is Christmas” takes us on a thought-provoking and emotional journey with five ordinary characters as they navigate personal dilemmas triggered by this overwhelming time of year. 

I met up with director Ken Wardrop at Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival to talk about this very moving and endearing fim.

New tracks tagged #hot docs