Mehdi Balamissa

Mehdi Balamissa is a Franco-Moroccan documentary film passionate who lives in Montreal, Canada. Mehdi has held key positions in programming, communication, and partnerships at various festivals worldwide, including Doc Edge, the Austin Film Festival, FIPADOC, and RIDM. In 2019, he founded Film Fest Report to promote independent cinema from all backgrounds, which led him to have the pleasure of working alongside incredibly talented and inspiring collaborators.

RIDM 2025

Mehdi Balamissa18 hours ago

RIDM 2025: Agatha’s Almanac | Interview with Amalie Atkins

We had the pleasure of speaking with filmmaker Amalie Atkins about her creative process as she films her aunt, out…
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RIDM 2025

Mehdi Balamissa2 weeks ago

RIDM 2025: CycleMahesh | Interview with Suhel Banerjee

“There is no innocent filmmaker,” says Suhel Banerjee, who turns a young migrant worker’s odyssey into a deep, hybrid work…
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RIDM 2025

Mehdi Balamissa2 weeks ago

RIDM 2025: The Blueberry Blues (dir. Andrés Livov) | Review

Presented as the closing film of the 28th RIDM, Andrés Livov’s feature is a warm, gentle embrace; one that accompanies…
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French

Mehdi Balamissa2 weeks ago

RIDM 2025: Les blues du bleuet (réal. Andrés Livov) | Critique

Présenté en clôture de la 28e édition des RIDM, le long métrage d'Andrés Livov est une étreinte chaude et douce,…
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RIDM 2025

Mehdi Balamissa3 weeks ago

RIDM 2025: Chronicle of a City | Interview with Nadine Gomez

“My pleasure in observing the city is constant and infinite,” Nadine Gomez told us after the Canadian premiere of her…
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RIDM 2025

Mehdi Balamissa3 weeks ago

RIDM 2025: The World Upside Down | Interview with Agostina Di Luciano & Leon Schwitter

Filmmakers Agostina Di Luciano and Leon Schwitter told us how they created "a dreamy experience” from the myths, hopes, and…
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RIDM 2025

Mehdi Balamissa4 weeks ago

RIDM 2025: Letters from Wolf Street | Interview with Arjun Talwar & Bigna Tomschin

Arjun Talwar’s "Letters from Wolf Street," which opened RIDM 2025, is a tender, Varda-inspired portrait of everyday encounters that “turns…
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CINEMANIA 2025

Mehdi BalamissaNovember 16, 2025

CINEMANIA 2025: Untamable | Interview with Thomas Ngijol

“For a child of immigrants, to return to the country and make this film is an accomplishment for me,” Thomas…
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French

Mehdi BalamissaNovember 14, 2025

CINEMANIA 2025: Indomptables | Interview avec Thomas Ngijol

"Pour un enfant d'immigré, de retourner au pays, et de faire ce film, c'est un accomplissement pour moi", nous a…
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French

Mehdi BalamissaNovember 13, 2025

CINEMANIA 2025: Interview avec Félix Lefebvre

Révélé par "Été 85" de François Ozon, le comédien français revient sur ses débuts : faire voyager le public par…
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