Bringing Toronto's transit, music, and cursed McDonalds to SXSW | Interview with BOXCUTTER Director Reza Dahya

If The Weeknd and Drake can make it from Toronto, why can’t Rome?

BOXCUTTER reframes what Canadian greatness looks like for the next generation, filling a gap in Canadian film and setting the bar for Toronto storytelling. Through one day in the life of aspiring musician Rome, we see the true character of the city, the community that shapes it, and the threats of gentrification on the next generation of artists. Director Reza Dahya chats about translating Toronto’s textures for the big screen, letting community believe in you, and why deep cut references like the infamous Queen and Spadina McDonalds matter.