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Film Country: Canada
March 23, 2026
Undercurrents
From domestic moments to those that redirect the course of history, the characters in Undercurrents must face major life change head-on. Through stories of searching, conflict, and fragile connections, these intimate dramas explore the unseen emotions that ripple outwards, quietly reshap...
March 23, 2026
The Animator’s Playground
In this family-friendly program, a variety of animated stories and narratives interweave in 10 imaginative pieces. Crafted by hand, on a computer, or a combination of every form, these films push the limits of the animated medium, creating stories that tug at the heartstrings, evoke laug...
May 5, 2025
The Queen of My Dreams
Azra has built a life for herself in Toronto, worlds apart from her conservative Muslim mother. When her father unexpectedly dies on a trip home to Pakistan, Azra finds herself on a Bollywood-inspired journey through memories, both real and imagined, from her mother’s youth in Karachi to her own ...
March 31, 2025
Espressivo: Music and Dance
Let the sound waves move your spirit. Music and dance are at the core of these personal and innovative works exploring cultural identity, nostalgia, loss, and remembrance. Like a playlist on shuffle, music videos, documentaries, and narrative dramas from these 8 filmmakers coalesce into ...
March 31, 2025
Pulling Focus: Documentary
Whether it’s a visual love letter to far away relatives, a detailed account of individuals’ experiences of colorism, or a behind-the-scenes look into the meticulous process of crafting authentic Lion Dance Heads, these seven personal documentaries shed light on lives, beliefs, and cultur...
