Christian Zyp interviews Christopher Greenslate (writer/director/producer) about his short film BANANAHEAD. It screens as part of YIKES! FILM FESTIVAL Thursday November 6th at 8:30 pm at The Creative Hive (16819 111 Ave NW).

BANANAHEAD... There is no cure for the shine of the lure. After her mother’s disappearance, Andi Sanger hopes to land the lead role in the adaptation of her mother’s bestselling novel "Bananahead". But after discovering the haunting legacy within the walls of her familial home, her own aspirations threaten to tear her apart.

TIX: https://yikesfest.com/
INSTAGRAM: @BANANAHEAD_film
@christopher_greenslate

Christian Zyp interviews Ryan Hartman (writer/director/producer) about his short film EXES. See it as part of YIKES! Film Festival on Friday November 7th at 7 pm at The Creative Hive (6819 111 Ave NW).

In EXES, Jane(Payton Wilson) and John(Stefan Sikanja) have forged a strange and dangerous relationship together. After burying a body, Janes reveals she has a plan for more of her exes.

WEBSITE: yikesfest.com/
YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/channel/UCPEPw2zRKRDcl1uLH2wyfyw
INSTAGRAM: @g.ryderhartman

Christian Zyp Interviews Dominique Keller about her documentary short film SEND & RECEIVE. See it as part of Broad View International Film Festival on Saturday November 15th at 3:45 pm at Metro Cinema. Dominique Keller will be in attendance for a Q&A following the screening.

SEND & RECIEVE had Dominique travelling to world to examine the relationship forged between mail carriers and seniors on their route.

TIX: ticketing.uswest.veezi.com/purchase/96…yv313wkqpkw
WEBSITE: www.dominiquekeller.com/
INSTAGRAM: @domkeller

Christian Zyp interviews Lyana Patrick (writer/director) about the documentary NECHAKO: IT WILL BE A BIG RIVER AGAIN. See it as part of the Broad View International Film Festival on Saturday November 15 at 1pm at Metro Cinema.

NECHAKO: IT WILL BE A BIG RIVER AGAIN is a crucial documentary from Lyana Patrick that follows two Indigenous Nations fighting for our collective future. When the Kenney Dam was built in the 1950s, it diverted 70 percent of the Nechako River into an artificial reservoir, severely impacting the lives of local Stellat’en and Saik’uz Nations. What followed were decades of resistance, including legal actions against the Canadian federal and provincial governments and Rio Tinto Alcan, a subsidiary of a global mining conglomerate.

NECHAKO: IT WILL BE A BIG RIVER AGAIN follows the people fighting today to restore a river and a way of life: Nations going up against industry, community leaders advocating for their people, Elders documenting their histories and community members living off the land. An urgent call to action, Patrick’s film asks what survival looks like when it serves everyone, in a story 70 years in the making—a story of hope and resistance against all odds, amidst large-scale environmental destruction and despite the will of powerful institutions.

WEBSITE: www.nfb.ca/film/nechako-it-wil…-a-big-river-again/
TICKETS: metrocinema.org/production/wahkohtowin-in-focus/
INSTAGRAM: @nfb_northweststudio

Christian Zyp interviews Luke Paron (writer/director/producer) about his short film ARACHNID. It is screening as part of YIKES! FILM FESTIVAL Thursday November 6th at 7 pm at The Creative Hive (16819-111 Ave NW).

ARACHNID is a psychological horror short film that delves into the unravelling psyche of a young man after witnessing an entrancing dance performance. The film offers a haunting exploration of obsession and identity. The film stars Killer Kelly, known for her work in TNA, in her acting debut. She delivers a compelling performance, embodying a character that is both alluring and unsettling.

TIX: filmfreeway.com/YIKESFilmFestival/tickets
INSTAGRAM: @luke_paron
@arachnidmovie
X: @LukeVParon
@ArachnidMovie

Christian Zyp interviews Luke Cloarec (writer/director/producer) about his short film SPECULAR. It screens as part of YIKES! FILM FESTIVAL on Saturday November 8th at 8:30 pm at The Creative Hive (16819-111 Ave NW).

SPECULAR... Unable to sleep, Dylan turns to a guided sleep meditation. However, as the meditation plays out, it starts to take a sinister turn.

TIX: filmfreeway.com/YIKESFilmFestival/tickets
YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/channel/UCHQZ9a3RlHL-ZSBtJvKMiGg
INSTAGRAM: @shadowpondproductions

Christian Zyp interviews Danny Chamberlin (Festival Director) about YIKES! FILM FESTIVAL. The three day festival features sci-fi, horror, mystery, experimental, b-movie and fantasy short films and features from Nov 6th - 8th, 2025 at The Creative Hive (16819 111 Ave NW, Edmonton).

YIKES! FILM FESTIVAL is a three day celebration of everything in Genre Film. Above all, the festival is focused on FUN for the attendees. Think less of a red carpet and more watching movies with your friends, or having drinks at your favourite pub. Each evening will include viewings of the nominated films. Breaks will be provided throughout the program to allow for mingling, drinks, bathroom breaks, giveaways and announcements. After the film portion of the program, each night will cap off each night with live music from some incredible local artists and bands! We have curated an experience for film fans to connect and celebrate the wonderful medium that is film, all while having a good time. Food and drinks also available!

WEBSITE: yikesfest.com/
INSTAGRAM: @yikesfilmfest
FACEBOOK: @yikesfilmfest

Christian Zyp interviews Preston Ewasiuk (producer) and Neil Chase (director/actor/screenwriter) about their feature CONTAMINATION. See thé film at Landmark City Centre Cinemas from Friday November 14th (Alberta Premiere) - Sunday November 16th, 2025.

CONTAMINATION... Sent to destroy a top secret lab in the wilderness, a black ops team finds their ranks infected with a deadly alien virus that spreads through human contact. We discuss the influences and importance of filming in Alberta for their production company, Brimstone Pictures.

TIX FOR SCREENING: www.landmarkcinemas.com/film-info/contamination
WEBSITE: www.brimstonepictures.com/contamination/
INSTAGRAM: @brimstone.pictures
@prestonewasiuk
@neilchasefilm
@davidheacockmovies