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A young woman with an intellectual disability, Hélène relies on her close friendship with a co-worker at a pastry factory. When her friend leaves to take another job, the impact is all too clear in this sometimes heartbreaking but deeply humane story about our need for connection regardless of ability.
Johnny, a bully from the 1980s, is accidentally transported to the year 2025, where he must face the challenges of modern high school—including cancel culture, advanced technology and woke.
Will Brown, A life coach, investigates the connection of the Duppy-Man and the disappearance of two of his clients while on vacation in Jamaica.
After being released from prison, a young man man gets caught in the middle of a conflict between two First Nations gangsters operating a drug trade through the US/Canadian border.
Recently diagnosed with cancer, free-spirited teen Aiden Kesler grabs his video camera, his two best friends and documents their best day ever. Unaware of Aiden's cancer, his friends quickly jump on board, skip school and enjoy their day off. After challenging the school bully to a fight, Aiden continues to push his own boundaries and those of his friends as the day begins to spiral out of control.
Russian agents hijack a plane with a dirty bomb.
Trevor considers, with the help of animation, a piece of fan mail he received.
A suffering man enters a bizarre, dreamlike world where he's forced to confront the life he's considering leaving behind.
In 2001, on a winter evening, two sibling groups meet to go sledding. Cléo, fourteen, is going through a tumultuous time. What was meant to be an ordinary outing will turn her life upside down.
During a lazy Montreal summer day, preteen Clara decides to master the art of walking in high-heel shoes. It would probably be an easier undertaking if she didn't have to take the dog, Eddie, along for the ride.
In the afterlife, a young woman bargains with the grim reaper, fighting to get out of her death that she herself planned.
Troubled by his tragic past, Miles is pushed to face his trauma on a chaotic night of soaring emotions.
No End was inspired by a poem I wrote over the course of six months. During this process, abstract images surfaced, subsided, and settled: eventually forming the foundation of a film. The result is a lyrical journey that explores the intersection of interconnectivity and the lived experience. The film includes an original soundtrack by Graham Stewart of Viosac.
In this short drama, Peter accidentally breaks a glass bowl intended as a birthday gift for his mother. Mr. and Mrs. Deichmann and their daughter Anneke, all artisans in clay, come to the rescue and make him one of their designs while Peter watches. Every stage, from the first turn of the potter's wheel to the final glazing and baking, is shown.
A chilling experimental meditation on the lies in which we tell ourselves expressed through the starkly minimalist dioramic presentation of a seemingly empty home.
During an idyllic family vacation by the sea, Marie, the matriarch, develops an irrepressible urge to escape. As days go by and the languor of the vacation envelops them, her relatives feel a growing threat weighing on their clan. To the sound of the waves crashing on the shore, Atlantis opens a window into the final moments of a family on the brink.
A short film about a man, a forest run, a girl, an accident and a tea shop. Why do we fall? So we can learn to pick ourselves up. Originally written for Montreal's M60 film festival in August 2012--The theme was "faux pas". The literal interpretation was chosen to avoid the cliche. This is the director's cut, released and showcased at Montreal's Broue Pub Brouhaha in June 2013.
Two roommates, haunted by the death of a loved one, pack up the home they all once shared. This film was made for Vancouver's 48-Hour Film Competition, Run N Gun. This was shot from May 16th to May 18th, 2025. The film has received status of being in the top 20 Finalists for the competition, out of 158 films.
Charlie and Mere navigate co-parenting their dog, Archie, after their relationship falls apart.
Montreal, July 1990. Jess, a young English-speaking photographer, goes to an abandoned downtown loft to document a queer party. While she's having fun with her friends Kevin, Mélie, and Diane, the party is suddenly interrupted by yet another police raid targeting the community. Jess then points her camera at the police: for no apparent reason, the officers charge the guests and brutalize the crowd with batons. As the community mobilizes to denounce the injustice, Jess and Diane join the movement and try to convince the newspapers to publish the incriminating photos, aware that they have in their hands a media bombshell that could change everything.
When young and carefree stoner, Julien, loses his prized lighter on a drunken night out, he is forced to embark on an odyssey through Toronto to recover it in time to make it to dinner with his estranged mother.
When life tests the limits of love and duty, a married couple must decide what they’re willing to give up to save what matters most. My Precious Si quietly explores heartbreak, resilience, and the beauty within tragedy.
A young boy struggles with his widowed mother's decision to relocate the family from Jamaica to Canada.
Full of gentle warmth and humour, and with an upbeat reggae score, this feature from the NFB's Alternative Drama program provides an intimate look at the lives of four Black teenagers in Montréal. Some of the issues examined include poverty, teenage pregnancy, racism, and the importance of having a community.
Their father, Michael Kalmar, imprisoned in Siberia, political refugees Ivan and Irma Kalmar seek freedom in Winnipeg, Canada. Encountering persecution at the hands of prejudiced neighbors, including their father's enemy, Makaroff. Ivan's violin playing both attracts Marjorie Menzies and earns him the enmity of District Attorney Mortimer Staunton, a rival for her affection. At a party at Makaroff's home, Irma is insulted, her abuser is slain and Ivan arrested. Her escapee father confesses to the murder but both men are freed when a family servant who admits to the murder.
The story of 3 men and a heist. 2 of them really need this heist to go well and 1 of them sees the other 2 as liabilities.
A struggling screenwriter falls victim to an unscrupulous talent & literary agent while trying to break into the entertainment industry.
At age 11, Claudia experiences life-changing events during a day that is nonetheless filled with the pleasure of being at the beach. In a sensual and aquatic atmosphere made of walks on the lake, swimming and games between cousins, the succession of small dramas precipitates the explosion of her family. But an unlikely encounter in the forbidden cove helps Claudia face what lies ahead.
Indulging in excess and debauchery, Francis is fascinated by his image to the point of becoming autosexual. Without his partners' knowledge, he takes a perverse pleasure in filming their pieces of carnal art. When his doctor prescribes a battery of tests for STIs, he is convinced he has contracted a disease.
A troubled detective tries to solve the case of a murdered woman in broad daylight before his demons get the best of him.
Homeless man Robert (Bobby) Webb discovers the art of filmmaking, turning pages of his life into a heartfelt reel. Through his journey he finds hope and new meanings in unexpected aspects of his life as he relives them.
Two police officers, Catherine and Patrick, patrol in Longueuil, a suburb of Montreal in Canada. During their shift, they arrest Jose Maria, a Mexican illegal immigrant who just crossed the border. The officers hold him at their station during the night, while waiting for the arrival of the federal police, the RCMP.
Sixteen year old Saima is excited to attend her cousins multi-day South Asian wedding with her family. While attending the dholki at her cousin’s house, Saima experiences a sudden, traumatic event, and she turns to the women in her life for guidance before the wedding the next day.
Bogo, a self-deprecating stand-up comedian, struggles to find happiness in a life where his only value seems to be making other people laugh.
Tony is out to seek revenge for his little sister, Grace, who claims to be abused by a boy in her school. However, old demons from his past still haunt Tony, who has to face reality, as it's not what he makes it out to be. Tony's father tries to reason with his son, but it might be too late.
Housewife and grandmother Roberta struggles to fit the conformist society she lives in and turns to amphetamines to cure her boredom.
It's 1982 and four boys make it their task to debunk the local ghost story.
Following the tragic loss of his sister, a troubled young man seeks help but is ultimately too distraught to open up.
During an eerie Halloween season, a lonely teenage boy falls in love with a sentient leatherbound journal, who has nefarious intentions.
The Story of Second Chances and forgiveness in a mystical-magical way.
Two strangers find themselves in a surreal chat.
An elderly Dene widower kills his abusive grandson in self-defence. Anticipating the worst, and weary of his dismal life, he summons an old friend to help him prepare for a journey to the spirit world. Meanwhile, a young Dene police officer, disillusioned by the current justice system and badgered by dreams of cultural genocide and the role of law, is caught between two worlds when he realizes the widower is guilty of the murder.
In a world where luxury comes at a hidden cost, a wealthy woman discovers the dark truth behind her opulent lifestyle, forcing her to confront the true value of her privilege and the sacrifices made for her comfort.
In 1998 Indonesia, two girls promised to be friends forever. Twenty-five years later, a traumatic event resurfaces memories of their shared childhood.
When a Black timid and directionless freshman discovers his love for ballet, he must learn to fight for himself in a locker room full of rowdy boys.
26-year-old Jackie holds the threads of hope for her relationship with childhood best friend Claire. Jackie is stuck in a cycle of their past traumas and what to do about their relationship. Through different time periods of their lives, Jackie reflects on her friendship with Claire, from its past to its future.
Groups of Tibetan immigrants from small communities work in a Canadian laundry facility- mostly strangers to each other, but all part of a broader wave of Tibetan immigration that took place roughly between 2011 and 2017. With their social circles suddenly expanded, new romantic entanglements arise.
Mia, a Canadian actress must return to Haiti when her mother is killed. She is soon embroiled in a fight with her sister and authorities over the family inheritance. Framed and imprisoned, she will need all her wits to survive and escape.
Playing Through is the story of Brandon & Nathan. Two friends playing a round of golf - Terribly. While Brandon does his best to distract his friend, every thought Nathan has rests on a looming phone call. A call that will reveal whether or not he has been diagnosed with cancer.
Alex and Monica make a nice couple in front. However, behind this mask are two troubled paths where emotions are experienced on the surface. During a Sunday walk in Dunham, Alex decides to broadcast the chaos on Facebook Live. When he suddenly gets out of the car, he finds himself alone in a row in the countryside. The more he runs, the more his past catches up with him. Through these intertwined stories, we encounter different aspects of life, from marital problems to family troubles, from ego overload to psychological disorders, from ephemeral love affairs to endless breakups. Is love stronger than a like?
A black male burn-survivor and amputee goes on a date with a regularly-abled man.
A boy and a mute carry a sacred text with them following the fall of their village.
Three very different bands compete for the opening slot at the show of a lifetime. A study of spirit and spirits in small town Ontario.
Arvid becomes an organ donor through a government-sponsored euthanasia program. He must decide whether he will go through with the procedure and save lives or pursue his newfound friendship with Cecilia.
It seems that Canada don't want to hear about their heroes of the two World Wars, especially in Quebec. In English, La Guerre oubliée means The Forgotten War. Here, we talk about the 1914-18 big thing. This documentary doesn't use old footage, but actors to show us some parts of that war in Quebec. Joe Bocan sings some songs of that period and makes the narrations. There's also some rare veterans of the war who talk.
Charlie (Ruben de Baat), a boy of twelve, creates the most personal gift for his friend best friend, Natalie (Meagan Brodie). It’s a mix tape containing songs with words expressing his feelings to her and it’s a farewell present – for Natalie’s family is moving away...