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Everyone at Mirror Mountain is deeply saddened about the passing of our dear friend and community member Eric Archambault. Eric was an ardent supporter and attendee of our festival for nearly a decade, and was always curious to see what other artists were making.

We had the honour of presenting a live performance by Eric in 2019 under the stage name VJ Cinetik, where he created beautiful, immersive live visuals alongside local band Novusolis. The musicians who collaborated with him spoke of how natural the process was and the way he made others feel comfortable and respected.

Amanda Lowe Warnakulasuriya, a former member of Novusolis and current board member of the festival, remembers Eric as a lovely person both on and off the creative stage. His approach to their multidisciplinary collaboration was not based in the potential aesthetics of it all, but rather how they could use their creative gifts to enhance one another’s art, and work together in presenting the shared message behind their creations. Every element was personalized and steeped in intention, in care. He had a gift for connecting the audience to the artist.

Eric’s kind, warm and compassionate presence will be truly missed. We all feel lucky to have known him.

Are you an independent filmmaker with a unique creative voice? Mirror Mountain Film Festival is officially opening for submissions next Monday, February 12th, and we want to see the most offbeat, outrageous, innovative and original films out there. Shorts, medium-length and feature-length films in all genres are welcome, and so are interactive media artworks! We’ve also lowered our fees a little from last year, and submission is always free for alumni and local filmmakers. Visit our Submissions page for more info at https://mirrormountainfilmfest.com/submissions/.

Experience original films from the world’s most unique creative minds at LabO Theatre in downtown Ottawa this July 21 – 23. From groundbreaking independent dramas and documentaries, to alternative animation and experimental works, to innovative live performance and interactive media – it’s more than a festival, it’s a state of mind. See or trailer here: https://youtu.be/QcjUZc5kiSs?si=jDJlEZZm9BDG-KPR then head our to our full schedule: https://mirrormountainfilmfest.com/2023-festival/.