Heart FM Rewind

9:00am - 4:00pm

519-537-1047

GO WEST

KING OF WISHFUL THINKING

Download

Listen Live Listen Live HD2

Ingersoll Woman Interns At Cannes Film Festival

Saturday, 6 June 2015 06:30

Danica Oliva from Ingersoll was selected for an internship that sent her to cover the Cannes Film Festival in France.

INGERSOLL - Newly graduated from Western University, Danica Oliva has already walked the red carpet and rubbed shoulders with celebrities at the Cannes International Film festival in France. Oliva grew up in Ingersoll and pursued a degree in film studies at Western. She originally applied for an internship through the Creative Minds program, to her surprise she caught the attention of Film Market Access CEO Kirk Cooper who instead offered her an apprenticeship with FMA. Oliva says growing up in a small down has pushed her to work harder, "I think anyone who comes from a small town wants to reach beyond their town limits and absorb outlets that their town may not be able to provide."

"I knew I wanted to create content using a platform that would reach beyond Ingersoll. Youtube was my answer; it was a great way for me to push my portfolio." During the apprenticeship Oliva had the chance to mingle with filmmakers from around the world. "It was an environment I had never experienced before," says Oliva, "I have never met so many filmmakers in one place."

"One moment you are talking with a friendly person about their film and realize afterward that they are CEO of a production company as well."

Oliva says if she had to give aspiring Oxford County filmmakers some advice it would be, "Having people around you to encourage your work is the most important thing that I have ever gotten from my community in Ingersoll."

More from Local News

Multiple Charges Laid after Thefts in Tillsonburg

The Oxford OPP arrested and charged two men after a string of thefts from a shopping centre in Tillsonburg.
CASS Offering Unique Program to Students

CASS is one of the only schools in Ontario to offer students the opportunity to learn about HVAC.
PJHL Preview - Jan. 30th to Feb. 1st

It is another weekend of Junior C hockey for the teams in Oxford County.
Woodstock Bowler Heading to Special Olympics

Cory Bigham will compete at the Special Olympics in Medicine Hat, Alberta this summer.
Dog Bite Investigation in Tillsonburg

The incident happened close to the bridge in Tillsonburg's Coronation Park on Wednesday.
Interview with the Warden - January 29th, 2026

Warden Marcus Ryan joined the Heart FM morning show.
Trevor Birtch Trial Daily Recap - Case 2

**WARNING** CONTENT IN THIS STORY COULD CONTAIN MATURE AND GRAPHIC DETAILS. PLEASE READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.
11 People Charged in Massive Drug Bust

Police searched homes and vehicles in Toronto and London, finding over $2-million in fentanyl and cocaine, also illegal guns
Another Cold Warning for Oxford County

We could see wind chill values between minus 30 and minus 35 tonight.
Chilly Charlie Returns on Monday

Chilly Charlie will make his prognostication at 8:10 a.m.
Khanna Shines a Light on Oxford County Superstars

Khanna honoured Jeremy Hansen and Ella Shelton in the House of Commons yesterday.
WFD Responds to Structure Fire

A detached garage caught fire, and the Woodstock Fire Department quickly suppressed the flames.
WPS Appoints New Deputy Chief

The Woodstock Police Service and the Board have appointed a new Deputy Chief.
TMMC Woodstock Begins Production of Sixth Gen RAV4

A new vehicle will be coming off the production line at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Plant in Woodstock.
Oxford OPP Briefs - January 28th, 2026

Briefs include a theft in Ingersoll and a Quebec man arrested on Highway 401.
More Weather Alerts for Oxford County

There have been two more yellow warnings issued by Environment Canada for Oxford County.
Thrive Oxford Honoured at ROMA

It was a good ROMA conference for Thrive Oxford, as they were honoured for the work they do.
Tip Tuesday with the Oxford OPP - January 2026

Constable Randi Crawford called the Heart FM studio for the first Tip Tuesday of 2026.
Members Needed for Tillsonburg Housing Advisory Committee

You have until this Friday to fill out the application form on the Town's website.
UPDATE: Ottawa Approves Plan to Move Marineland's Whales and Dolphins

It will relocate 30 belugas and four dolphins to aquariums in the United States.

Comments

Add a comment

Log in to the club or enter your details below.

Display Name *

Location *

Email Address *

Comment *

Rating *

1

2

3

4

5

I have read and agreed to the privacy policy and terms & conditions *

Weather

Recently Played

KING OF WISHFUL THINKING
GO WEST
DANCE HALL DAYS
WANG CHUNG
BANG A GONG (GET IT ON)
T REX
THE FRESHMAN
VERVE PIPE