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Iris Film Collective are VERY proud of member Nisha Platzer, whose film BACK HOME has been included in the Cannes Docs-In-Progress Showcase this year. Nisha, along with producer Joella Cabalu, will pitch the documentary there next week!

GO NISHA!

Iris Film Collective are VERY proud of member Nisha Platzer, whose film BACK HOME has been included in the Cannes Docs-In-Progress Showcase this year. Nisha, along with producer Joella Cabalu, will pitch the documentary there next week!

GO NISHA!

Beautiful work on display last night and this morning by Iris member Nisha Platzer who has been occupying the Fieldhouse these last weeks exploring a vast array of alternative film techniques to render ideas to celluloid for her feature film BACK HOME.  

Thanks to all who came out in person and for observing proper protocols, and to all who showed up virtually, a nice crowd all around!  

Beautiful work on display last night and this morning by Iris member Nisha Platzer who has been occupying the Fieldhouse these last weeks exploring a vast array of alternative film techniques to render ideas to celluloid for her feature film BACK HOME.  

Thanks to all who came out in person and for observing proper protocols, and  to all who showed up virtually, a nice crowd all around!  

NISHA PLATZER Work In Progress BACK HOME

Window Screening (Max 10 people) + Livestream @theirisfilmers Saturday May 29th 9pm

Virtual Open House & Artist Talk @theirisfilmers Sunday May 30th 10:30am

For this WORK IN PROGRESS residency, Iris Film Collective member Nisha Platzer will be continuing work on her feature film BACK HOME, a kaleidoscopic piece reflecting on the life and loss of her older brother Josh, who took his own life in 1999. Parts of the film are shot on Super 8mm and 16mm and then manually altered to create an expressive and disturbing visual quality. During the month of May Nisha will be trying out different techniques with the aim of finding the right aesthetic for these more abstract sections of the film.

On Saturday May 29th at 9pm, Nisha will screen some of her recent creations in the Fieldhouse window. The event will also be livestreamed on Instagram Live @theirisfilmers

If you wish to attend in person please register by emailing [email protected] 10 people maximum due to COVID restrictions.

On Sunday May 30th at 10:30am Nisha will host a Virtual Open House where the public is welcome to have a look at the work she has been doing at the Fieldhouse this month. This will be held on Instagram Live @theirisfilmers

NISHA PLATZER Work In Progress BACK HOME

Window Screening (Max 10 people) + Livestream @theirisfilmers Saturday May 29th 9pm

Virtual Open House & Artist Talk @theirisfilmers Sunday May 30th 10:30am

For this WORK IN PROGRESS residency, Iris Film Collective member Nisha Platzer will be continuing work on her feature film BACK HOME, a kaleidoscopic piece reflecting on the life and loss of her older brother Josh, who took his own life in 1999. Parts of the film are shot on Super 8mm and 16mm and then manually altered to create an expressive and disturbing visual quality. During the month of May Nisha will be trying out different techniques with the aim of finding the right aesthetic for these more abstract sections of the film.

On Saturday May 29th at 9pm, Nisha will screen some of her recent creations in the Fieldhouse window. The event will also be livestreamed on Instagram Live @theirisfilmers

If you wish to attend in person please register by emailing [email protected] 10 people maximum due to COVID restrictions.

On Sunday May 30th at 10:30am Nisha will host a Virtual Open House where the public is welcome to have a look at the work she has been doing at the Fieldhouse this month. This will be held on Instagram Live @theirisfilmers

NOTE: These events are CANCELLED, though Nisha will continue with her month long Work In Progress residency.

NISHA PLATZER Work In Progress: BACK HOME   Open House: Thursday March 26, 5-7pm   Window Screening: Monday March 30, 6-7pm   Burrard View Fieldhouse 545 N Slocan Street  

For the fifth month of our WORK IN PROGRESS series, Iris Film Collective member Nisha Platzer will be continuing work on her feature film, BACK HOME, a kaleidoscopic piece reflecting on the life and loss of her older brother Josh, who took his own life in 1999.  Parts of the film are shot on Super 8 and 16mm and then manually altered to create an expressive and disturbing visual quality. Throughout the month of March Nisha will be trying out different techniques with the aim of finding the right aesthetic for these more abstract sections of the film.

On Thursday March 26 from 5-7pm Nisha will host an Open House where the public is welcome to have a look at the work she has been doing at the Fieldhouse this month.This will be followed on Monday March 30th from 6-7pm, by a Window Screening of her work in progress.

Iris Film Collective’s WORK IN PROGRESS series is a month-long residency at the Burrard View Fieldhouse featuring a different Iris Film Collective member each month who will be using the space to work on their individual projects. The public is invited to pop by while they are working; as well, some days/evenings in the month are devoted to public events. This is a great opportunity to meet the artists and see what they are up to, as well as to visit the Fieldhouse and check out our setup!



Nisha Platzer is an artist and filmmaker based in Vancouver. Her work involves handmade celluloid processes, documentary and still photography.

NOTE: These events are CANCELLED, though Nisha will continue with her month long Work In Progress residency.

NISHA PLATZER Work In Progress: BACK HOME   Open House: Thursday March 26, 5-7pm    Window Screening: Monday March 30, 6-7pm    Burrard View Fieldhouse 545 N Slocan Street  

For the fifth month of our WORK IN PROGRESS series, Iris Film Collective member Nisha Platzer will be continuing work on her feature film, BACK HOME, a kaleidoscopic piece reflecting on the life and loss of her older brother Josh, who took his own life in 1999.  Parts of the film are shot on Super 8 and 16mm and then manually altered to create an expressive and disturbing visual quality. Throughout the month of March Nisha will be trying out different techniques with the aim of finding the right aesthetic for these more abstract sections of the film.

On Thursday March 26 from 5-7pm Nisha will host an Open House where the public is welcome to have a look at the work she has been doing at the Fieldhouse this month.This will be followed on Monday March 30th from 6-7pm, by a Window Screening of her work in progress.

Iris Film Collective’s WORK IN PROGRESS series is a month-long residency at the Burrard View Fieldhouse featuring a different Iris Film Collective member each month who will be using the space to work on their individual projects. The public is invited to pop by while they are working; as well, some days/evenings in the month are devoted to public events. This is a great opportunity to meet the artists and see what they are up to, as well as to visit the Fieldhouse and check out our setup!



Nisha Platzer is an artist and filmmaker based in Vancouver. Her work involves handmade celluloid processes, documentary and still photography.