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) and AQCC (Association québécoise des critiques de cinéma).

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IndieSponge Episode: An Officer and a Spy (2025) Movie Review

As we slowly prepare for our official launch and the craziness of the fall film festival circuit , Kevin Jagernauth and I had the...

2025 TIFF: Idris Elba, Tawfeek Barhom, Hamel & Myotte Selected for Short Cuts Programme

The Toronto Intl. Film Festival unveiled their short film showcase with 48 selections spread out among the six programmes plus Strange Cuts section and...

2025 TIFF: Prime Venice Titles from Gianfranco Rosi, Lucrecia Martel & Poitras/Obenhaus Load up Docs Programme

The Toronto International Film Festival is nearing the completion of its 2025 lineup reveal—an always overwhelming endeavor, given the sheer volume of films featured....

2025 TIFF: Pete Ohs, Jan Komasa, Haifaa Al Mansour & Adam Carter Rehmeier World Preems in Centerpiece Programme

Dozens of Cannes Film Festival titles are among the 55 entries in the Centerpiece Programme and we find some anticipated world premiere items as...

2025 NYFF: Ulrich Köhler’s Gavagai, Claire Denis’ The Fence & No Other Choice Among Main Slate Selections

A dash of Sundance, a pinch of the Berlinale, a sprinkling of Cannes and a good number of Venice Film Festival items (Duse, Jay...

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Sit & Deliver: Lighton Assumes Positions in Titillating Debut There’s...

Interview: Andy & Carolyn London – 1981 (Short Film) 2026 Sundance Film Festival

Set against the awkwardness of early adolescence, 8 minuter...

Closure | 2026 Sundance Film Festival Review

Seriousness Sensationalized: Marczak Uses a Father in Turmoil to...

Nuisance Bear | 2026 Sundance Film Festival Review

Creature Discomfort: Docu Explores the Long Rift Between Neighbors Adding...
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