The Trapline
A young woman purchases a Yukon trapline in hopes of finding success as a trapper in The Trapline. We talk with filmmaker Andrea Wing about documenting a dying tradition in one of Canada’s coldest regions.
SHORTS
Majboor-e-Mamool
A first-generation Canadian daughter and her immigrant mother struggle to get through a trip to the doctor in Majboor-e-Mamool. We chat with writer-director Haaris Qadri about the challenges of adapting to life in diaspora and the making of his new family drama.
Wok Hei
An Asian-Canadian mother reflects on her heritage after uncovering a forgotten family wok in Wok Hei. We chat with writer-director Joel Salaysay about the importance of cultural identity and the making of his food-inspired short.
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.
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.