Məca
A young mink’s failure to find love teaches him to be true to himself in Məca (Mink). Co-director Ritchie Hemphill discusses how the stop-motion animated short is helping preserve indigenous storytelling for future generations.
Michael Thede
Printemps
A young woman circles the deserted country roads in her car looking for a trace of her brother in Printemps (Spring). Filmmaker Sebastien Duguay talks about finding his own cinematic language and the making of his 16mm dramatic short.
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.
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.