Master of the House
A rising sommelier must choose between career and friendship in Master of the House. Vancouver filmmaker Dylan Maranda reflects on capitalism, ethnicity and the world of high-end restauranting.
Michael Thede
The Two of Us
Two siblings are forced to come to terms with their parents’ alternative lifestyle in The Two of Us. Toronto filmmaker Conor Forrest takes us behind-the-scenes of his new family drama.
Adore
An aunt’s attempt to protect her gender non-conforming nephew from their family leads to an unexpected revelation in Adore. We talk with filmmaker Beth Warrian about the making of her award-winning dramatic short.
Goner
A young woman finds herself transported to different places around the world in her sleep in Goner. We talk with writer-director Trey Martis about the ten-year journey behind his new short.
Weeds Are Flowers, Too
A newly-wed wife takes her obsession with gardening a bit too far in Weeds Are Flowers, Too. Writer-director Kay Shioma Metchie digs up some of the anxieties buried beneath the surface of her dark comedy.
#TIFF23: Boil Alert
An indigenous activist embarks on a powerful journey to raise awareness about clean water rights in Boil Alert. Co-directors Stevie Salas and James Burns discuss the human impact of water pollution and premiering their new environmental doc at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.
#TIFF23: Xie Xie, Ollie
A biracial man sets out to learn about his Chinese-Canadian roots in Xie Xie, Ollie. Director James Michael Chiang talks about discovering his cultural identity and screening his debut narrative short at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.