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At the dawn of the BC Cariboo Gold Rush, a hardworking prospector sets out alone to try his luck in an unexplored stretch of land that appears to harbor a strange, malevolent presence.

Workplace violence is on the rise in NL. Unsafe at Work looks at what must happen to head off this crisis in the making.

An ocean separates them, the Atlantic. A granddaughter sets out to trace her grandfather's footsteps. She saw him often, but they never really met. At 91, Réal Arsenault has a life worth telling. A painter who left his mark on the history of contemporary art in Quebec, he was also very active in politics, working alongside supporters of a free and independent Quebec. This film will pay tribute to his life and his art, but it will also question what we leave behind on Earth, the legacy we pass on to our children and grandchildren, and the importance of communication within a family.

A Cree Approach follows Tristin Greyeyes on a deeply personal journey to understand why Cree was not her first language, unraveling the story of her late grandmother, Freda Ahenakew.

Silence settles over Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré’s frozen landscape, where echoes of a once-thriving religious tourism linger. At the heart of a place in transition, this film takes viewers on a timeless journey through memory and disappearance, weaving together presence and absence.

As two con men scam a church, they attempt to capitalize on the pastor’s death by faking his resurrection, only for their scheme to spiral into chaos.

A coming-of-age stoner comedy that explores the power of friendship and shows that the most extraordinary journeys often happen in the most unexpected places. Jas (they/them), a sharp-witted two-spirit punk, and Ari (she/her), their shy but loyal best friend, are about to take the ride of their lives. When Jas’s wild cousin Coco delivers a slick, retro dream car, their world is flipped upside down.

Two researchers realize that destroying "Wattleseed" won't stop the coming singularity. To halt the arms race, they devise a plan to stage a lethal incident.

Two strangers connect through the BetterHell App and bond over their fears and unrealized dreams. When a paywall threatens their relationship, they risk everything to meet–in real life.

A trans-masculine person navigating an unwanted pregnancy must face a medical system ill-equipped to address the intersections of trans and reproductive health care.

Robert Morin's camera roams through Rome, a phantom crossing borders, observing six individuals who migrated to the city from Africa. At night, television screens play Vittorio De Sica's Bicycle Thieves; by day, news broadcasts, comedians, and onlookers watch with an almost Orwellian detachment as human life struggles forward in its quest for dignity. Morin continues his numerology of the world in a film that draws on the history of cinema to confront a reality riddled with meaningless screens. A finale that shatters the mirror. And stitches it back together.

A young Toronto drag performer launches a fundraising campaign for her friend Sondos, a young mother trying to support her family in Palestine

In all corners of the world, on the front lines of war, amidst climate catastrophes and on perilous migratory journeys, women are still giving birth. As fearless midwives risk everything to help mothers in dangerous circumstances, the gravity of their extraordinary and lifesaving work comes into sharp focus.

One night. One gun. Two estranged brothers reunited by the man who killed their parents and a choice that will either damn them both or lead one to grace.

Abandoned by his wife and facing imminent eviction, a struggling father must navigate the streets with his child, holding onto the hope that their desperate endurance is seen by heaven. Inspired by Saksi Ng Langit Music Video by December Avenue.

A comedic dance film exploration of our evolution, and the human struggle to connect with each other in an increasingly digital landscape, and as we grow increasingly more addicted to our phones and devices.

A gay man and a lesbian who are kicked out of the queer community for their toxicity and decide to try living as a straight couple, on the theory that straight people are dumb and therefore less miserable than smarter gay people.

Short film about a detective trying to catch a (would-be serial?) killer

A man embarks on a journey to meet his maker and finds nothing of any consequence.

Scenes of a city shrouded in fog, as a poem is recited

Being the last girls at the party is the new girl power, and The Beaches are leading the way. The Toronto band's No Hard Feelings tour saw the band members perform in arenas across the country, culminating in a massive hometown show at Scotiabank Arena.

A detective and his assistant investigate the murder of a man, following a trail of clues that grow more unsettling with each step. As the case unravels, the evidence begins to point closer to home, forcing the detective to confront a truth he never expected.

Through touching testimonials, previously unseen film and photographic archives from the BAnQ, and the perspectives of academics and activists, the documentary Voir – Juger – Agir : L’histoire de la JOC au Québec (See – Judge – Act: The History of the JOC in Quebec) traces nearly a century of collective engagement by the Jeunesse ouvrière catholique (Catholic Workers Youth Movement), or JOC. From church basements to labor struggles, from popular education circles to feminist mobilizations, this film traces the journey of a movement that gave voice to a generation often marginalized by the clerical, political, and business elite.

stop motion photography in y/d square, toronto. flickered and transformed using processing. produced song from chopped samples made in fl studio. title: rainway (extended interlude).

A brutal, stylized crime short about a wounded thug driven by a mysterious inner voice to seek revenge, only to discover that violence demands a deadly price.

There were these reels that Mireille Dansereau kept at home. However, the filmmaker didn’t know exactly what was on them or what they might contain. In 2024, Mireille Dansereau and André Habib agreed: these reels would be digitized at the CinéMedias Laboratory. Led by André Habib and Florence Audet, the digitization process gradually revealed these family archives.

When Casey, a newly hired secretary, starts getting anonymous letters from an obsessed mystery lover, she starts going down a path of terror and fear when the mystery person starts to track her down

A man is anxiously waiting for a pay phone to ring, while a dark presence is observing close-by.

Two women separate. Their memories resurface tirelessly. A portrait of separation seen through the prism of sapphic nostalgia.

When a woman discovers she is pregnant with a baby girl, family and societal pressures force her to consider an abortion.

During an investigation into the disappearance of her cat, lonely teenage Freya Lundstrum begins to uncover the gruesome history of her house. Each new piece of information points to one conclusion -inhuman precedence lurking within the walls of 230 Briar Rd. realizing that she cannot defeat the enemy alone, Freya seeks the help of two former occupants. But time is running out for Freya to save herself and her mother from becoming the house's latest victims.

Qaqsoss naka Wahantuhsis is an animated allegory about Qaqsoss, a fox who is haunted by Wahantuhsis, a tiny demon. Set in an enchanted forest, the film explores themes of mental illness, trauma, and generational pain through Qaqsoss' struggles with both her inner demons and the mischievous demon that follows her. As Qaqsoss faces her fears, she discovers resilience and growth. Ultimately, the story intertwines Indigenous culture and personal experience, showcasing the importance of self-healing and the understanding of others. The film, told in Wolastoqey, is a poignant exploration of survival and connection.

A portrait of Clay and Paper Theater, Toronto artists whose storytelling, puppets and performances transform public spaces into celebrations of community and collective memory.

Alone on Christmas Eve, Michael makes a last-ditch effort to win back his ex-girlfriend. Although repelled by his sudden reappearance, the promise of $1000 buys ten minutes of Honey’s time as she reluctantly sits through his declaration of love. Michael’s dreams of a heartfelt reunion are shattered when he is promptly rejected by a stripper who refuses to participate in his fantasy, challenging toxic romantic comedy tropes normalized through contemporary media. Based on her semi-autobiographical stage play, Never Walk Alone, Julie Phan offers a desensationalized interpretation of sex work through an intimate representation of the person underneath the projection.

Guillaume Pineault presents his second show.

It’s summer in Haute-Gaspésie, and Rosie-Roch recalls intimate memories of her youth and opens up about her burgeoning queer identity between swims and walks.

A young woman discovers a mysterious VHS tape.

A woman enters a nightclub where she is desired, but never truly seen.

Zoe and Benny are in love. Benny dies the night before Halloween and is reanimated as a zombie. Claire, Zoe’s best friend, has nefarious intentions.

The film reveals the hidden stories that have lain dormant within a family for generations. Through film and photography, Luuk van Raamsdonk breaks open inherited patterns and makes visible what has long remained unspoken.

a young woman finds the sublime in the mundane during a grey winter

2 tardy friends are in desperate need of money for Ubers, so when a wannabe gangster challenges them to a 3v3 basketball game, they have to find a third guy.

A found-footage détournement of retail-theft surveillance, in which the criminalizing gaze of the surveillance footage is subverted by recasting capitalism as an abusive, carceral parent. Quotes transcribed from YouTube creators, who were kicked out of their homes as teens, are repurposed to ‘speak back’, buttressed by ‘poor’ low-resolution videos of stealing. Hansel and Gretel Get Kicked Out allegorizes capitalism as an abusive parent by reconfiguring dissociated internet clips into a unified chorus of forlorn rage. Music from Flowers of Romance by Michel Henritzi.

For Sophia, there's nothing more unpleasant than picking up her intoxicated brother. However, a bond stronger than herself compels her to take care of him. Once comforted, now comforting, through the ups and downs, he will always be welcome in her arms.

Leaky Tuck is a retired drag queen who reminisces on her experiences in queer nightlife

The Midnight Hour is about a grieving woman, whose hopes for marriage is re-ignited when the ghost of her dead fiance appears.

Two bodies in motion, observed from a distance, let the world pass through each other.

After getting a promotion, Dennis gets invited to his boss's house for dinner, which turns into a living nightmare when Dennis eats corn the "wrong" way.

In a world of witch hunting, a late 50s cult believes two teenagers are internal demons haunting others. With nowhere to go, both teens are overwhelmed with grief as the Pastor delivers his speech before clock strikes 12:00am, when the two teens are planned to be killed, all in one 5 minute take.

A man goes on a quest to find an objective list of pros and cons for committing suicide.

After a steamy (and slightly ill-advised) fling with her charming neighbour Zeek, Gladys decides the only way to move on is to sell the couch where it all went down. Armed with a questionable CouchFinder™ ad, she sets out to banish both the furniture and the feelings tied to it.

A girl jumps rope on a hill while a sonnet is recited. Segment from Fringe Hippo's anthology film "Elegy Apokalypto".

John adjourns from his mundane life in order to get his first tattoo. His walk-in takes a turn when the parlour he visits promises more than just ink on skin.