Eric Lavallée

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Eric Lavallée is the founder, CEO, editor-in-chief, film journalist, and critic at IONCINEMA.com, established in 2000. A regular at Sundance, Cannes, and Venice, Eric holds a BFA in film studies from the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema. In 2013, he served on the narrative competition jury at the SXSW Film Festival. He was an associate producer on Mark Jackson’s "This Teacher" (2018 LA Film Festival, 2018 BFI London). He is a Golden Globes Voter, member of the ICS (International Cinephile Society), FIPRESCI and AQCC (Association québécoise des critiques de cinéma).

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2024 Sundance Film Festival Predictions: Thea Hvistendahl’s Handling the Undead

Festival Predictions

Eric Lavallée - November 12, 2023

It was a casting announcement that brought joy to fans of Joachim Trier's The Worst Person in the World. Actors Renate Reinsve and Anders...

2024 Sundance Film Festival Predictions: Potsy Ponciroli’s Greedy People

Festival Predictions

Eric Lavallée - November 12, 2023

Following the showcase for his sophomore film Old Henry (2021) at the Venice Film Festival, Potsy Ponciroli next landed on Greedy People (formerly titled...

2024 Sundance Film Festival Predictions: Ross Bros.’ Gasoline Rainbow

Festival Predictions

Eric Lavallée - November 11, 2023

Gasoline Rainbow had its world premiere in the Orizzonti section at the Venice Film Festival this year with subsequent stops at London BFI and...

2024 Sundance Film Festival Predictions: Marco La Via & Hanna Ladoul’s Funny Birds

Festival Predictions

Eric Lavallée - November 11, 2023

While I don't really see a Catherine Deneuve navigating the wintery sidewalks of Main Street, her co-star in Andrea Riseborough could easily be the...