Oscar 2025: Which Live-Action Short Will Take Home Gold?
As usual the five Oscar-nominated short films were a great mix of stories from around the world, each tackling compelling themes with unique styles. Read on to know which was my favourite and which one will most likely win. The first film, The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent by Nebojsa Slijepcevic, takes place in […]
Emilia Pérez: A French Director’s Daring Trans Musical in Spanish
Film Review by Julian Liurette, Toronto, January 28, 2025* I just re-watched Emilia Pérez, the latest film by French director and screenwriter Jacques Audiard, on Netflix—though I first saw it two months ago at the TIFF Lightbox in Toronto. Even then, I knew I had witnessed something unconventional: a musical about a notorious drug cartel […]
The film Nickel Boys: A Bold POV Experiment That Doesn’t Quite Hit the Mark
Nickel Boys is a film directed by RaMell Ross and adapted from the book by Colson Whitehead. The film tells its story visually and audibly through the perspective of its main characters, something reminiscent of Son of Saul which won the Oscar for Best Foreign Film in 2015. Advances in camera technology make such technical […]
Here are some of the videos that Heliopolis Productions can produce:
Here’s an overview of what Heliopolis Productions Ltd. offers: Heliopolis Productions is known for its professionalism, creativity, and ability to tailor videos to meet the specific needs and goals of each client. They work closely with businesses to understand their objectives and develop video content that effectively communicates their message to the target audience.
The history of Heliopolis Productions Ltd.
Heliopolis Productions has been a part of Toronto’s video production scene since 2010. The name was chosen by its owner, Julian Liurette, back in 2001. Fresh out of film school in Montreal, Julian envisioned a production company with a dual focus: one for producing corporate and educational projects, and the other for creating fiction content […]
Teleprompter app for your mobile device
Using a Digital Teleprompter for Engaging Videos 🎥 A digital teleprompter is a great tool to read a script in real time, helping you deliver an engaging video. Teleprompter apps allow you to read your script while recording, with text that scrolls automatically—keeping you on track and confident in your delivery. Why Use a Teleprompter […]
How to include captions, srt files for example, with your video
The end product for captions is what is known as a sidecar file. There are various file types: .srt, .vtt, .scc, and more. These are versatile, text-based files that you then add to your video by uploading the caption file to the online platform where your video is hosted. Viewers can toggle these captions on or off. […]
2023 Oscar-nominated Live-Action Short-Films
This year, the five Oscar-nominated short films are cold weather oriented as they take place in northern areas of the world (Ivalu, Night Ride, An Irish Goodbye) or in winter (Le Pupille). The Disney/Alfonso Cúaron produced film which is also the longest of the selection takes places in Italy. It was cute but I think […]
Diversity, equity and inclusion
At Heliopolis Productions Ltd, we strive to work with employees, contractors and clients that represent the diversity that surrounds us, particularly in a city like Toronto where we are currently based. We tackle subjects ranging from HIV treatments to personal finance and we do it in different languages and always ensure our work is accessible […]
Online video checklist
With this checklist, prepare yourself for a successful online video recording session.