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.
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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.
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.
Okuribi
A Japanese immigrant father and his Canadian-born daughter struggle to overcome their differences in Okuribi. Filmmaker Hiromu Yamawaki discusses the importance of teaching traditional values to younger generations and the making of his latest short.
Trail
A winter camping excursion leads to a gruesome discovery and a struggle for survival in Trail. Filmmaker Vincent Ménard discusses the call of the outdoors, the dark side of human nature and the challenges of shooting amidst hostile elements.
Bedard
A man struggles to make sense of his emotions following a romantic one-night stand in Bedard. Filmmaker Guntaj Deep Singh talks about love, romance and the story behind his debut short.
A Dust of Phantasm
A grieving mother turns to a mysterious recollection machine to help cope with the loss of her daughter in A Dust of Phantasm. We talk with filmmaker Mathew Ouzounis about shooting through the pandemic and the making of his new psychological drama.