An immersive cinematic experience that transforms our understanding of wildfire, Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper's National Film Board of Canada (NFB) feature documentary Incandescence will have its world premiere at the 25th Planet in Focus International Environmental Film Festival in Toronto, which takes place this year from October 15 to 20.
Wildfires are burning with increasing intensity around the world. Following the rhythms of the seasons, Incandescence weaves stunning on-the-ground footage with extraordinary stories of survival and adaptation. Made in collaboration with firefighters and impacted communities, the film takes shape from the ancient patterns embodied in fire: destruction, aftermath and rebirth. From the flightpath of bees to an osprey's aerial perspective, floating over the landscape: the Earth comes back.
Incandescence will premiere on Saturday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the Paradise Theatre, followed by a conversation with filmmakers Ami and Ripper.
More about the film
Incandescence by Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper (105 min)
Produced and executive produced by Shirley Vercruysse for the NFB's Western Documentary Unit in Vancouver.
