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The Purge traces a dark and little-known moment in Canadian history: the systemic discrimination faced by members of the LGBT community within the Armed Forces and the federal public service. From 1950 to 1996, it was yesterday, no effort was spared to flush out these men and women deemed "immoral" and representing a "danger to national security": intensive and coercive interrogations, humiliating tests, polygraphs, forced confessions and denunciations.

When Leo turns their love of plants into an online community for Black folks to talk all things foliage, they discover that community is the key to staying rooted. As Leo’s group of Black millennials become more entangled in each other’s lives, Leo, Amira, Cain, and Isla, find purpose in caretaking for their plants and their budding relationships.

A Kurdish-Swedish soccer team’s journey to become champions and a symbol of resilience for the Kurdish people.

Angie, a bigorexic bodybuilder at the end of her career, discovers an unusual growth on her back. During a consultation, the doctor tells her that she will have to break her lifestyle habits so as not to make her case worse. Angie takes a disturbing look at body obsession, exploring narcissism and insatiability.

Siavash, a 6-year-old, won a painting award, and now his parents analyze his TV interview about a wall-less home in the painting. Everyone's searching for an explanation, but none are correct.

A failing noise musician discovers that he's being haunted by a disembodied floating head whenever he watches episodes of "The Office" He decides to incorporate this into his live performances which garners him attention in the underground music scene, leading him to become the God he always dreamt of being.

Dive in with seniors in their sixties and beyond who smash stereotypes with their passion for synchronized swimming and determination to not let age (or anything else) get in the way of fabulous outfits and impressive aquatic choreography.

Dan is fed up. Fed up with his misfortunes, fed up with his bad luck and fed up with his life. He decided to end it by eating his last ban: peanuts. Adapted from the eponymous tale of Jérome Bérubé

Over time, nature willfully and circumstantially adapts to its environment, but when the cyclical clash between evolution and cataclysm occurs, nature’s fight to reclaim its place often leaves scars that endure for many seasons. Ashes recounts the tale of a Heron and the 62 Lakes under his watchful eye, of the creation of these watery masses that now encompass the region of Saint-Hippolyte – a tragic tale of self-sacrifice that has become an eternal legend.

An ancient king takes so long to build his palace it becomes his mausoleum. He recalls days of his life both cold and hot – unquenchable longing for power, insatiable desire tout court.

At the beginning of summer, Adam, Ana, and Dahlia turn to their families and friends to question their cultural heritage. Through tender conversations, “Here and There” juxtaposes the different influences that steer the blossoming of the cultural identities of second and third-generation immigrants.

Julian has agreed to help Henry make his first film--but, on the day of shooting, Julian shows up having taken four tabs of LSD. Across the streets of Toronto, the two friends battle for control of the frame and struggle towards the meanings of art and communication.

A prostitute at a club is saved by a mysterious man and a romance blossoms between the two.

Two seven year olds negotiate their after school life without adult supervision which slowly chips away at their innocence.

Three bandmates set out to professionally record their passion project - an extended playlist of songs they have been hard at work with. This is a documentary about the experiences of starting a rock band and the cost of what it takes to reach a fulfilling outcome. From the visionary minds of REVERA, a grunge-inspired rock band from Alberta, Canada.

An anecdotal tale of the innkeepers Romain, Jade and Benjamin on the south shore of the Saguenay.

A portrait film of Little Bay Islands, Newfoundland and Labrador's latest resettlement project.

In The Dog Ate My Homework, Alexandra Lemay takes a humorous look at screen addiction and its effects on young people’s concentration. Through the character of Charlie, children are encouraged to think about the length of their screen time and the ways they use online content.

Two young girls are drifting in the water of a public swimming pool. The film adopts this drifting attitude as it follows them through nocturnal Montreal and their daily life. Sometimes the two speak English, sometimes Inuktitut. Kathy and Teresa come from a small Inuit settlement in northern Canada. They show each other smartphone pictures of seals and bears they killed themselves. They read about the special relationship between the Inuit and their sledge dogs, which has lost its importance today. Home assignments are done in a park – the scent of the trees reminds them a little of home. They close their eyes. With great tenderness, the camera captures the deep bond between the two best friends who share the same heritage and language. Kathy has written a moving song in Inuktitut. In simple, clear words, she sings of the feelings and yearnings of a young Indigenous woman.

Bernie, feeling let down by her roommate's outfit choice for a jungle-themed festival, takes charge to ensure they have an exhilarating evening.

A real humorous UFO with approximate dubbing and absurd musical numbers.

Nora is consumed with solving the murder of a young woman, Elfreda, that happened in her hometown of Harbour Grace in 1870. The murder has become a symbol for Nora of how long injustice has persisted for women, including in today's society. As a professor of gender inequality, she witnesses the milestones women have made over centuries that are now being obliterated. Nora returns to Newfoundland and from her research finds an article in the Express newspaper of 1870 describing the horrific murder of Elfreda Pike, a sixteen-year-old girl who was found stabbed. Supported by her colleague Vivian and a new friend Zoe, Nora decides to write a book and continues to hunt down details that will solve Elfreda's murder and give her a voice 150 years later. Nora's book launch of Elfreda discloses a historic letter she reads from a Constable Furey, who headed the investigation, and shockingly confesses on his deathbed 50 years later that he was the man who killed Elfreda Pike.

This short experimental diary film reveals my struggles with mental illness in my adolescence and queer adulthood while simultaneously reflecting upon my joyous childhood experiences. I investigate when and how my depression began and explain that my relationships with the people I love have supported me through my harder times. The film incorporates footage shot over May and June 2023 and archival home videos. Overall, I aim to resolve my "growing pains" through the medium of diary film and by reconnecting with my younger self.

“Kalil Haddad’s hypnotizing documentary chronicles decades of family history without the use of interviews or voiceover. The result is a haunting portrayal of the passage of time as slo-mo horror.” (Insomniac Film Festival)

This is found footage of an unboxing video gone horribly wrong.

Five years after Soleils noirs, Julien Elie returns with a rigorously researched work, asserting itself as a genuine cinematic piece. This time, he turns the spotlight on the regime of terror and violence forged by transnational companies, in collaboration with the Mexican government and organized crime allowing them to appropriate land and exploit resources. With respect and careful attention to detail, the film uncovers the courage and dignity of resistance to this new kind of colonialism that is both destructive and murderous in nature and reigns with utter impunity. The camera hones in on the faces of those who have dared to speak out, and on their daily lives, which have been turned upside down. It magnifies a land of great beauty and richness marked by physical and psychological scars.

Nikawiy (Mother) explores the process of decolonization, where Indigenous language and family connections are voices and bodies that create a dynamic experience for a child. When that relationship is taken away, the dynamic becomes a thread of uncertainty.

Two young brothers attempt the perilous crossing of a strange desert, but just when they think they won't make it out alive, a phone booth appears.

This fifth solo show is a personal story, a short treatise on the disappointments, the distractions and the choices at the heart of the atypical life of a privileged person. Captured on 16mm motion picture film at the Cabaret Lion d'Or in May 2022.

Yamnuska, akin to Canada’s Yosemite, has been witness to countless tales of triumph, struggle, and unwavering determination. Sitting at the eastern edge of the Canadian Rockies, the iconic big wall stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of adventure.

In 1950s rural Ontario, Eugene, a closeted gay man, comes across Jack, a handsome young hitchhiker. When Eugene offers Jack a place to spend the night, he is forced to question just how much of his true self he is willing to reveal.

What if you could ask your parents anything? Canadian-American writer Naomi Guttman interviews her parents about their long marriage, and weaves their candid responses with letters, home movies, and photos to produce an intimate glimpse into a complex relationship.

Terrific turns by Jessica Allen, Emma Hunter, and Daniel Chae Jun help fuel the funny and the feels in Marni Van Dyk’s story of a woman taking a chance to change her life.

A Ponzi- Scheme mastermind must solve the mystery of his wife's disappearance on a plane while on the run from authorities

In a world where love and connection have dire consequences, a young couple must navigate their relationship and decide whether their love is worth the cost.

Anna, a heartbroken Quebecer, arrives in Normandy to visit her friend Sofie. To change her mind, the latter invites Anna to a girls' evening which will be very werido.

One evening, Blaise returns home and comes face to face with two burglars. After a brief moment of hesitation, Blaise gathers his courage and decides to act.

The Healing Jar is a short meditative documentary which uses ASMR techniques and poetic imagery designed to relax the audience. It creates a space for the audience to reflect on their own healing.

At Camp fYrefly in rural Alberta, queer, non-binary, and trans teens get to just be kids in a supportive space, surrounded by counsellors who can relate to their experience ― and help them toast the perfect marshmallow.

In the world of the Ruins of Equinox, time stands still. But when the stars stop swirling and the snow stops falling, nature comes back to life and nameless creatures emerge from small brick houses where they patiently awaited the return of the sun.

Witness explores the personal, political, and cultural ramifications of going viral. Directors Yasmine Mathurin, Amar Wala, and Carol Nguyen follow people who chose to document what they saw, whether in rage, fear, or amusement, and reflect on the staggering but fleeting attention that changed their lives. This series of six short episodes tells the stories that happened after the stories we heard about.

Ha, an overworked Vietnamese nail salon proprietor, reevaluates her life and marriage in an unexpected mid-life crisis prompted by a new customer.

Tien is the first Asian trans man to publicly come out in the Vancouver, then, gay and lesbian community of 2001. In this profound and inspiring film, Tien shares his story as a trailblazing, racialised, transgender immigrant and his journey to discovering his true purpose in life — cultivating and becoming joy.

Roads fall into the sea and a travelogue breaks against the landscape.

A single mother of two from small town Canada looks for her missing father in Mexico and ends up taking on one of the most corrupt justice systems in the world.

After a series of bizarre dreams, a man turns to a computer program to decipher them.

As Earth reaches its environmental breaking point, Mia, a talented black astronaut, must make a difficult decision: to stay with her ailing father, or leave for the unknown potentials of space exploration.

Filmmaker Mary Galloway's feature documentary looks at the origins and continued impact of the famed Cowichan sweater.

Love explores the shapeshifting nature of language on the internet. In the video, images extracted from Instagram—all found under #love—are transformed and integrated with original footage shot by the artist. #love is the most used hashtag on Instagram and currently there are over 2 billion posts tagged in this way. Connecting seemingly disparate images, Love tries to understand and link all of the possible associations of a given word at a single moment in time through narrative. A voiceless narrator—a loose personification of the Instagram platform or perhaps even the internet itself—addresses the viewer in the form of a love letter.

After her boyfriend moves away, Natalie must decide between moving or staying stuck in the past.

When Tyler discovers he's pregnant he needs the help deciding what to do, so he needs the support of his chosen trans family and a magical phoenix.

A young man take a bath cause he need to relax...

Negative / Positive Film is a hand-made, camera-less collage film composed of layers of erotic 16mm films from 1920s, 1940s and 1970s, intermingled with nature documentaries and layers of organic materials. This visual abstraction merges together both positive black-and-white film, and its negative black-and-white counterpart - on the same film base. This allows the film to exist in two versions, one positive and, the other negative

A celebration of an underground movement of love, this film tells the unique story of the multi-dimensional Canadian artist collective known as "The House of Venus". From their humble beginnings throwing DIY theme parties and fashion shows, to their journey of creating world-renowned queer culture and community, we follow the members as they prepare for the 25th instalment of their performance and wearable art festival “Wiggle”.

A young man who prides himself on his drive and determination makes some tough discoveries as he awaits some big news in this energetic and perceptive drama by Ivan D. Ossa.

This cave is very large. About twenty meters in width, fifty meters in height, and some two hundred meters in length. Inside can be found a stream running through, with its interiors decked with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. In addition, there are several chambers inside. The most famous of which is the Tham Phi Man which is as huge as a hall and in which a prehistoric wood coffin was found.