L’autre rive
An emergency shelter worker and a young homeless woman form a special bond in L’autre rive (A Shore Away). Filmmaker Gaëlle Graton discusses one of Canada’s biggest humanitarian crises and the inspiration for her new social drama.
Michael Thede
That’s Life
A guy’s attempt at suicide is interrupted by a surprise visit from his beer-drinking brothers in That’s Life. Director Dan Nicholls talks about the need for more discussion around mental health and the making of his new dark comedy.
Stay
A touring drag performer and a local sketch artist connect for a night of self-discovery in Stay. Director King Louie Palomo reflects on finding his perspective as a filmmaker and the making of his boy-meets-drag queen romance.
Len & His Spitfire
A Saskatchewan farm boy grows up to become a real-life World War II hero in Len & His Spitfire. We talk with director Noelle Duddridge about the family connection behind her new historical war documentary.
Cinq octobre
Two siblings recall the devastating effects of ALS on their late mother in Cinq octobre. Director Lili Labelle discusses the personal impact of making her new documentary.
I do(n't)
A crazy-in-love couple start to wonder if they really want to go through with getting married in I do(n’t). Katelyn McCulloch talks wanting to make more female-driven stories and putting a spin on the rom com genre with her new short.
Going Away Party
A couple must say goodbye forever before one of them is jettisoned to another planet in Going Away Party. Director Beth Evans shares how her new comedy blasted off before touching down with the CBC.