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March 31, 2025

Between Me and You

Captivating visuals and unconventional storytelling illuminate a wide range of relations between parents and children, best of friends, and bitter enemies. These seven shorts explore how the different people we encounter in our lives can have a lasting effect on us for better or for wors...

March 31, 2025

Scream Screen

Tense up with horror hits from filmmakers all over the world. These unconventional yet chilling shorts will leave you on the edge of your seat. Please note: Films in this program contain flashing lights and themes, images, and language that may not be suitable for all ages. ...

April 27, 2024

The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open

Áila encounters Rosie on a rainy Vancouver street—pregnant, barefoot, sobbing and fleeing domestic abuse. Compelled to help her, she offers her home as refuge. Over the course of a single day, the two connect, unpack Rosie's traumas, and form an intimate bond. Shot in “real time” with an eye for ...

April 1, 2024

Odysseys: Drama

Follow along on the eclectic journeys of vibrant characters as they face the trials and tribulations of their lives. Travel back to 1940's France, race alongside a fugitive teen, or come of age with a crew of misfit girls in this selection of bold and inventive works by the next generati...

April 1, 2024

Imagination Adventure: Family Friendly

The journey of growing up is an adventure filled with boundless possibilities and endless imagination. Eight young filmmakers from diverse backgrounds showcase their incredible talent and creativity in this all-ages program, transforming the screen into a vibrant cinematic playground. ...

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