Treepot Spark

Conceived by Treepot founder Jith Paul and shaped alongside filmmaker Zachary Chabot and journalist Matthew Grieve, Treepot Spark is a collection of initiatives aimed at igniting creativity, conversation and collaboration. Launched in 2025, it features artist talks hosted by Zachary Chabot, a podcast, watch parties, meetups, film reviews, event recaps, and thought-provoking essays published on Treepot Media’s film613 blog.

Press Releases

Spark Talks

A series of artist talks and accompanying podcast episodes, hosted by Zachary Chabot

Spark Watch

Watch Parties and Meetups

Spark Forward

A series of event recaps and essays about film and filmmaking

Spotlight

New Posts and Upcoming Events

Review: To a Land Unknown at IFFO

3 min read

Review: Tangles at OIAF
by Jith Paul

Behind the Making of Forgotten Island

6 min read

Behind the Making of Forgotten Island
by Matthew Grieve

Review: Lost in Starlight at OIAF

3 min read

Review: Lost in Starlight at OIAF
by Jith paul

Review: To a Land Unknown at IFFO

3 min read

Review: Bytowne (short film) at FFO
by Alvin Tsang

The Intersection of Filmmaking and Software Design

10 min read

The Intersection of Filmmaking and Software Design
by Jith Paul

One Battle After Another: Independent Cinemas Standing Their Ground

6 min read

One Battle After Another: Independent Cinemas Standing Their Ground
by Matthew Grieve

Review: Honeymoon at IFFO

4 min read

Review: Can I Get A Witness at IFFO
by Jith Paul

Review: To a Land Unknown at IFFO

3 min read

Review: To a Land Unknown at IFFO
by Jith Paul

Films with multiple Aspect Ratios

7 min read

Films with multiple Aspect Ratios
by Jith Paul

Favourite Mirror Shots in Movies

6 min read

Favourite Mirror Shots in Movies
by Jith Paul

Making the most of a Festival Run

3 min read

Review: C.R.A.Z.Y.
by Jith Paul

Films with Tone Shifts

4 min read

Films with Tone Shifts
by Jith Paul