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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2026 New Directors/New Films: Alexe Poukine, Vladlena Sandu, Pete Ohs & Rosanne Pel Among Selections

With a selection of films dating back to last year's Cannes such as Alexe Poukine’s Kika (read review), with generous helping of Venice Film...

The Stranger: Àlex Lora Visits Collective Wounds in ‘The Fissure’

Spanish filmmaker Àlex Lora (winner of Sundance's Grand Jury Prize for his 2024 short) has completed production on his sophomore feature film. The folks...

The Macro & Micro: 1-2 Special Launches Enyedi’s ‘Silent Friend’ This May

It might be the best film of 2025 being launched in ... 2026. Silent Friend, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival and was...

Philosopher’s Correspondence: Charlotte Rampling Joins Bertrand Bonello’s ‘Santo Subito!’

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2026 Cannes Film Festival Predictions: Directors’ Fortnight

It’s nearly impossible to predict what the programming crew...

2026 Eurimages: Mia Hansen-Love, Justine Triet, Bertrand Bonello & Mungiu/Uricaru Land Coin

World cinema heavyweights Mia Hansen-Love, Justine Triet and Bertrand...

2026 Cannes Film Festival Predictions: Critics’ Week

The parallel selection dedicated to debut and sophomore features...
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