Filmmaker. Director of SHOOK (TIFF ‘24), founder of @scarbpics.
Toronto
Joined April 2012
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When you grow up in Toronto and love movies, @TIFF_NET is this shining beacon you hope to one day be a part of. That dream comes true for me this fall. Can’t wait to share SHOOK with all of you 👇🏽
#TIFF24 World Premiere: Amar Wala’s (@amarwala) SHOOK starring Saamer Usmani, Amy Forsyth, Bernard White, Pamela Sinha, Shomari Downer (@ShamuelLJackson), Faizan Khan, Sammy Azero, and Nina Kiri.
tiff.net/events/shook
ALT A film still from Shook. A man stares directly into the camera, his face and neck visible. He has dark curly hair and light facial hair and is wearing a blue shirt and a gold chain. He has a slight smile on his face. The background is out of focus but he appears to be standing on a suburban street in spring or summer, as many green trees are visible behind him, as well as some cars and traffic signs.
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Matt and Mara (2024), written and directed by Kazik Radwanski—now playing in NY (@IFCCenter), Chicago (@filmcenter), Philadelphia (@phillyfilmsoc), OKC (@OKCMOA), Omaha (@FilmStreams), Indianapolis (@KanKanCinema) & Wilmington, DE (@DelArtCinema) via @cinemaguild boxd.it/xuhQ
Spoke with @_rachelkh at CBC Arts about SHOOK, and making BIPOC films that capture healing instead of trauma.
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Luckily our friends @Elevation_Pics will be releasing the film in Canadian cinemas down the road. Stay tuned!
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One of the final end credits for @amarwala's Shook is: "Filmed in Scarborough and Toronto, Ontario, Canada."
This local feature emphasized the T in #TIFF24: #ScarbTO has much beauty but those stories rarely make it to the big screen. Welcome to the hood.
@TIFF_NET
Got this lovely note from someone who saw Shook @TIFF_NET. Remember, specificity translates. Lean into what you feel and what you know. The audience will feel it too.
Wrote about how my doc background was vital in making my first scripted feature, and how the industry would be better served if artists got opportunities in both forms, rather than being siloed. cbc.ca/arts/amar-wala-shook-…
I've been privileged to have a lot of great film writing done about my work, but this may be one of the best pieces ever about my films. Grateful to @wrinkledlinen!!
The new voices of Canadian film: These six brilliant directors poised to be breakout stars at @TIFF_NET and beyond:
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TIFF 2024 Interview: Amar Wala on Life's Circuitous Path to "Shook" moveablefest.com/amar-wala-s…
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I've never had a core memory unlock as hard as it did when I read the below line... 😳😳
...from the @TIFF_NET write up of @amarwala's upcoming #Shook.
This just shot up my list! #TIFF24
tiff.net/events/shook
This place absolutely rules 👇🏽
Felt like grabbing some taste and eating in the car. This #chilichicken from Chung Moi really hit the spot. Tons of leftovers too. What’s your goto meal to mow down on in your car? 😆
Chung Moi is a casual spot in #Scarborough close by to Kennedy and Eglinton serving up Hakka-style Chinese eats, with lunch specials, in a cozy setting. Don't be fooled by the size of the location, they can pump out some pure taste that will have you begging for more to eeeat. Try 'em today! 🥰
ℹ️ Chung Moi Chinese Restaurant
📍 2412 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough
☎ 416-755-5293
📷 @eatingyyz
➕ Hakka Chili Chicken and Fried Rice
Don't stop eeeating! 💚
#chungmoi #torontohakka #torontochinesefood #scarboroughfoodies #scarboroughfood #scarboroughontario #scarboroughspots #eatingyyz
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From a double dose of Deragh Campbell to a curiously high number of films featuring Dan Aykroyd: Presenting the buzziest @TIFF_net films that @globeandmail's Arts writers can't wait to see at #TIFF24 theglobeandmail.com/arts/fil…
Show times for SHOOK are up 👀
See you all on Saturday night, Sept. 7th!
#TIFF24 World Premiere: Amar Wala’s (@amarwala) SHOOK starring Saamer Usmani, Amy Forsyth, Bernard White, Pamela Sinha, Shomari Downer (@ShamuelLJackson), Faizan Khan, Sammy Azero, and Nina Kiri.
tiff.net/events/shook
ALT A film still from Shook. A man stares directly into the camera, his face and neck visible. He has dark curly hair and light facial hair and is wearing a blue shirt and a gold chain. He has a slight smile on his face. The background is out of focus but he appears to be standing on a suburban street in spring or summer, as many green trees are visible behind him, as well as some cars and traffic signs.