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The filmmaker, starting a documentary research, interviews clients from the Champs bar to understand the importance of lesbo-queer bars for the community.

Two friends must decide whether their differing visions of their futures are compatible with their friendship.

16mm is a sensory dive into the texture of memory, suspended between truth and fabrication. Through a succession of grainy image fragments, ambient noise, burned or erased film stock, the film evokes supposed personal archives—forgotten holidays, anonymous faces, domestic scenes. But nothing is real. Everything is recreated, repurposed, falsified.

Long working hours and overwhelming capitalism don't seem to fit with Mica, who, guided by premonitory dreams, wanders the city looking for a portal to travel to other dimensions. Using mirrors as thresholds to the unconscious.

A group of kids gather to compete in the annual soap box race down the village's highest peak.

A meditation on time, process, and the evolving role of video in skateboarding. Filmed entirely at Toronto's Simcoe Park (Sept. 13 - Nov. 25, 2024), it tracks Bobby de Keyzer lost in the timeline. Shot by Tomas Morrison with original music by Barrett Avner, this quasi production contemplates the value of skate videos in an era where documentation is both disposable and timeless.

A lich brings home groceries for her undead housemates.

A suffering man enters a bizarre, dreamlike world where he's forced to confront the life he's considering leaving behind.

The Writer follows a young kid who sneaks out at night to paint graffiti—a quiet, visual story about expression, rebellion, and finding voice through art while navigating a Gotham-like city at night.

This film centers on the Indigenous practice of ‘life as a ceremony’. We journey alongside the Salmon in the Fraser River during their annual migration, meeting individuals from Indigenous communities along the way. Each shares their personal bonds with the Spirit Who Swims and what they feel are the consequences if the Spirit were to disappear.

Tech prodigy Quinten Spencer seeks glory by building Minus, an AI capable of world-changing feats. But when Minus surpasses expectations, achieving the impossible, Quinten is thrust into a dangerous spotlight he can't control.

An experimentation with perceived movement and composition, drawn from six years of photographic fragments—an imprint of shifting visions, where seeing becomes both a subject and a mirror. Gorg O Mish is a Persian expression for twilight—literally translated as “wolf and ewe.”

A collection of visual poems, each tracing a soul’s struggle with love, fear, and abandonment while navigating the fragile beauty of the human spirit.

In a world ravaged by an incurable illness, a devoted husband is forced to make an impossible choice as his wife's life hangs in the balance.

The story follows the journey of an artist, with whom many of us can identify in different ways.

From a horizontal line (a trail?, a border?, a horizon?) unravel stories, divisions, violence, escapes, as the sweet melody of Narrow Line by Mama's Broke sheds tears of pessimism and disillusionment.

A man on the run unloads his story upon a whiteboard.

After discovering an enigmatic inscription in a library book, a restless dreamer embarks on a quest to unlock its meaning.

Timothé tries to fit in when he gets invited to a goth show in a church club. A sensual meeting in the bathroom will change him forever!

Filipino Canadian filmmaker Kent Donguines travels back to the Philippines to reconnect with his roots. In a nation with over 134,000 years of history and centuries of colonization — under Spanish, American, and Japanese rule — Donguines notes a shared feeling of weakened traditional identity among many Filipinos he knows and meets. A vital part of their heritage, the centuries-old practice of tattooing, was banned by colonizers and even shunned by Filipinos. Donguines travels to Buscalan, a secluded mountain community, to discover more about the revival of Indigenous Kalinga tattoos. Guided by 107-year-old master artist Apo Whang-od, Donguines learns the deep history and symbolism behind the tattoos. The revival of this Indigenous body art tradition offers a powerful way to preserve culture, spark pride, and strengthen identity, and Treasure of the Rice Terraces shows how traditions can survive, evolve, and inspire both local communities and cultural identity worldwide.

The ecstasy of nature through the beauty of simplicity, solitude, and silence as birds soar and suns beam all throughout.

Follow artist and musician Phranc as she reflects on her recent exhibition, The Butch Closet, a memoir in the form of an art installation featuring painted paper and cardboard sculptures.

“Beelzebub” metaphorically reflects through historical and visual contrast what could be spirituality in opposition to shame, violence and fear. A child wakes up from a violent dream to an unusual day in her life, forcing her to prove to herself if she could face the lonely journey of an apostate looking for a spiritual path.

James comes home for the holidays with the intention of repairing the strained relationship with his daughter. Despite his attempt to mend things with a gift, his efforts are rejected, leading James to reluctantly toss the present in the trash. What follows is a series of mishaps, missteps, and misanthropic musings, tracing the discarded gift's journey as it returns to its rightful owner.

The story of two strangers who come together for an afternoon and connect despite not speaking the same language.

In an urban backyard on Canada’s West Coast, a window salesman has created a living laboratory for investigating hummingbird behaviour. The Bird in My Backyard follows citizen scientist, Eric Pittman, as he documents the journeys of two female Anna’s hummingbirds as they attempt to raise their young in his urban garden. It’s a story about the childlike curiosity in all of us, the wonders it can reveal and the doors it can open if we just lean in a bit closer.

Moving away from home to chase a dream, to study what I love in another country. This is the journey from the romanticized idea of life as an international student to the reality of being on your own and starting from zero. A life that feels both vulnerable and privileged in the eyes of many who never had the choice to leave.

A detailed examination of The School of Athens, unveiling its rich symbolism and the subtle levels of meaning to provide viewers with a profound sense of the elaborately constructed beauty and harmony of this extraordinary masterwork by Raphael.

After a queer Chinese medicine practitioner is brutalized at a recent protest, their community comes together in quiet acts of healing.

Quinn and Lacey play beer pong and discuss Lacey's recent breakup with Edward. Their friends Kai and Desmond join them from playing pool inside, and the mood shifts when Desmond reveals new information.

We encounter the story of Leigh and Dan, facing an unplanned pregnancy, and Makayla, who speaks about two abortions. It is an intimate account of choice, partnership, and access to reproductive healthcare in a changing reality.

A Latina immigrant living in Toronto is diagnosed with S.A.D. - Seasonal Affective Disorder.

A man who falls in love with a mannequin discovers that even plastic can crack.

Each braid, each curl, each hairstyle reflects a collective memory. 1001 Crowns immerses you in an experience where hair becomes an act of self-affirmation and identity. By giving voice to historians, sociologists, dancers, hairdressers, and contemporary women, the film offers an exploration of the history and evolution of African and Afro-descendant hairstyles from the ancient civilizations of the continent to the contemporary expressions of the diaspora. From the scourge of slavery to emancipation, from civil rights struggles to the rise of Black Pride movement in today’s popular culture, these hairstyles stand as a testament to a rich heritage with deep cultural, social, and economic impact.

Introducing I Am No Queen - a movie that resonates with the heartbeats of international students facing the challenges of being replanted in a new land. Follow Rani, an international student from India, as she navigates the dark streets of Canada. Her story is your story - filled with hopes, dreams, and the stark realities of life abroad. This film sheds light on the unique struggles and triumphs of students worldwide. Let's come together and share our experiences. Join us on this powerful journey.

In the heart of a war-ravaged field, a lone soldier riddled with arrows meets his end.

During the height of Soviet fear in the United States, JFK calls a secret meeting with famous icons believing that one of them is a spy.

Melissa Kelly, a Hamilton-based boudoir photographer helps women to feel powerful, confident, and embraced in their own skin. Through candid behind-the-scenes moments and heartfelt client testimonials, this documentary highlights how Melissa's work isn't just photography - it's an act of reclaiming self-worth.

The grief of a man, Felix, following the death of his mother. Church, a family meeting, childhood memories, — then the brothel : Felix takes refuge in the arms of a prostitute, for a night that sheds a new light on his mother's death.

A short documentary that offers a glimpse into the creation of Lance Cardinal's piece, a miniature recreation of the residential school St. Martin's Catholic Mission School.

Black. Brown. Trans. Cis. Queer. Immigrant. Full Bodied. Embodied. Femme. The Divine Femme is a conversation between Black and Brown cis and trans women in Toronto’s ballroom scene. They share their personal identity intersections, and how ballroom is a space for them to express their womanism in its fullness!

A gang of raccoon-identifying hoods face off against a sadistic pest control officer who aims to end their reign of terror by any means necessary.

This short film tells the deeply personal and emotional journey of a father who made the life-altering decision to immigrate to Canada from Congo with his family. Narrated from his perspective, it dives into the challenges and obstacles he faced while fleeing his home country.

The Path to God" is a contemplative independent short film that explores the quiet coexistence of different religions through the journey of a solitary man searching for meaning in a divided world. As he navigates diverse streets, sacred places of worship, and everyday human encounters, the film reveals that despite superficial differences in faith, language, and belief, the journey toward the divine is guided by the same universal values: peace, compassion, and respect. Refraining from preaching or judgment, this moving documentary invites viewers to reflect on spirituality as a shared human experience—where faith acts not as a barrier, but as a bridge toward mutual understanding and harmonious coexistence.

Through the stories of three iconic art spaces - The Waiting Room, 1588 Barrington, and the Bus Stop Theatre - this documentary explores the process of urban change in Halifax and the individual efforts required to preserve space for community and expression.

Nez is an ordinary guy until one day he discovers an ancient artifact with strange and unusual powers.

The mind is the battlefield in the short film Head War, originating as a poetry book by Sadie McCarney and adapted for the screen by videographer Adam-Michael James. Taken from McCarney's own medical records from her time in inpatient care, Head War follows her sometimes brutal, sometimes surreal, always honest journey from rock bottom to the trailhead of recovery, leading audiences through trenches that are poignant, disturbing, funny, and hopeful.

The circle of life for a shooting star.

In the 1990s, Chinese-Canadian artist Lloyd Wong began a video work about his living with HIV. It remained unfinished. Thirty years after his death, filmmaker Lesley Loksi Chan discovers and edits the material.

A contemplative documentary on the life of bees and the repercussions of the climate crisis on their existence.

The film Cher Zoscar is a correspondence between the desire to create and life swallowing you up. Something like that.

Five dancers explore shadeism/colourism in the Black community through a series of personal interviews, performance pieces, and dance vignettes leading up to a final performance.

In a city where every step tells a story, can a timid pair of sneakers find the courage to break routine and walk their way into love?

A documentary that shows and talks about the struggles of being a musician nowadays with the rise of streaming services.

Weeping Fig is a reverse fairytale, a cautionary tale not for children, but for adults. This mystical and eerie psychological drama follows a father and a daughter whose relationship is drifting apart. The father has been making his own decisions about raising his child in the midst of trouble, unaware of how deeply his emotions shape her world.

A mute man searches far and wide for fish and honey amongst the tapestry of Vancouver Island.

An ambitious documentary focused on the drastic environmental and cultural changes that have occurred over the last 100 years in the Inuit village of Inukjuak, the location where Robert Flaherty filmed Nanook of the North from 1920-1921. From the recording of interviews to filming daily life, much of this new documentary was produced by members of the community.