Whistler Film Festival 2025

Review: Scarlet (2025) – An Ambitious Anime Between Hamlet and the Underworld

Mamoru Hosoda ventures into darker themes and more demanding storytelling in his latest animated feature.

Feb 5 • Radek Velicka

Review: The Art of Adventure (2025) – 60,000 Kilometers Without a Signal

Director Alison Reid follows the expedition of Robert Bateman and Bristol Foster across continents and examines what remains of it sixty years later.

Jan 4 • Radek Velicka

Whistler Film Festival 2025 – A Reflection

The 25th edition through an accredited journalist’s perspective

Dec 18, 2025 • Radek Velicka

Review: ARCO (2025) – An original sci-fi animation about friendship and the future of our planet

Ugo Bienvenu’s feature debut stands among the most distinctive European films of the year.

Dec 15, 2025 • Radek Velicka

Whistler Film Festival 2025 – Day 5: Awards and Final Reflections

The final day was dedicated to the awards, closing screenings, and looking back on the festival as a whole.

Dec 12, 2025 • Radek Velicka

Review: Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)

Rian Johnson brings Benoit Blanc back to the roots of classic detective storytelling.

Dec 11, 2025 • Radek Velicka

Review – Influencers (2025): A Blood-Soaked Sequel to a Small Thriller

After three days of documentaries and heavy dramas, this was the film that made the Whistler audience laugh, gasp, and cheer all at once.

Dec 11, 2025 • Radek Velicka

Whistler Film Festival 2025 – Day 4: Documentaries in the Spotlight

Saturday’s selection proved that the Whistler Film Festival thrives on contrasts — from local stories to distinctive international voices.

Dec 10, 2025 • Radek Velicka

Whistler Film Festival 2025 – Day 3: Canadian Voices and the Borsos Competition

Day three belonged to Canadian filmmakers.

Dec 8, 2025 • Radek Velicka

Whistler Film Festival 2025: Akashi Dominates the 25th Anniversary Edition

Complete List of 2025 Whistler Film Festival Award Winners

Dec 7, 2025 • Radek Velicka

Whistler Film Festival 2025 – Day 2: Hollywood in the Mountains

From quiet documentaries to star-studded premieres, Whistler proved once again how a small mountain festival can feel truly cinematic.

Dec 5, 2025 • Radek Velicka

Whistler Film Festival 2025 – Day 1 Recap

The opening day of the 25th Whistler Film Festival blended industry insight, community energy, and an inspiring documentary about determination and…

Dec 4, 2025 • Radek Velicka

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