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).

Exclusive articles:

Adopt Films Open the Books on Curious Unknown; Martin Provost’s Violette Set for 2014

Acquisitions – Foreign Films

Eric Lavallée - October 2, 2013

Extremely well received at last month's edition of TIFF, Martin Provost’s Violette becomes purchase number two (after Bethlehem) in just as many weeks for...

Film Movement Share Akram’s “An Afghan Love Story” out in the Open

Acquisitions – Foreign Films

Eric Lavallée - October 2, 2013

We're not sure if Barmak Akram should be grouped in with the likes of Siddiq Barmak, Atiq Rahimi and the Makhmalbafs, but his An...

Tribeca Film Joins the Convo; Neil LaBute’s Thorny “Some Velvet Morning” Gets December Date

Acquisitions – Indie Films

Eric Lavallée - October 2, 2013

Once again, Tribeca Film's Nick Savva doesn't need to look too far to find some theatrical slate filler. Among the pile of unbought leftovers...

Zeitgeist Feel Privileged to Grab Berlin Bear Winner; “Child’s Pose” Hits Next February

Acquisitions – Foreign Films

Eric Lavallée - October 2, 2013

Naturally ever since its Berlin Film Festival Golden Bear win and with stops in Karlovy Vary, TIFF and NYFF, Calin Peter Netzer's third directorial...