Telefilm Canada adds new videos to ‘Off the Wall’ social media series

MONTREAL – Telefilm Canada has added six new original videos from Canadian personalities to its Off the Wall series on social media.These two-minute videos capture thoughts on Canadian cinema as voiced by Canadian personalities Joannie Rochette, figure skating Olympic bronze medallist and six-time Canadian champion; Joel Plaskett, musician, songwriter and producer; Anne-Marie Withenshaw, radio and television host; Elaine "Lainey" Lui, blogger, host and reporter; Yann Martel, novelist; and Victor Lucas, video game show host.The new videos follow on the initial series, which spotlighted the talent behind Canadian hit films including Deepa Mehta (Water) and Jason Eisener (Hobo with a Shotgun). The six...