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.
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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.
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.