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A man will have to use all his imagination to save himself from a board game imposed by his friends.

Stuck between four walls, elderly find peace and joy via social life.

Halima Elkhatabi’s disarming documentary eavesdrops on dozens of Montrealers as they interview one another in the hopes of finding a roommate they won’t want to change the locks on after a week.

It is about me, about you, about what is rooted in us, about what is not easy to get rid of. It is about what eats us from the inside and slows down our flowering. About what I would like to never have and love myself.

In an attempt to make a birthday video, two friends chase each other in order to win the heart of the one they love.

Everyone wants to wish Émilien a happy birthday.

Anxious driver Jesse turns to her best friend Sofia for help, but a near-crash with former friend Angelica forces her to face their past.

Recalling a past relationship- but something is wrong.

When Aster’s life falls into chaos, their Peace Lily wilts away from neglect.

A musician's quest for rock 'n roll glory takes him from the bars of Toronto to the clubs of London, but after eight years chasing a deal, he's sick of the trend-crazy music business and turns to solitary songwriting. Now, twenty years later, the mysterious tunesmith emerges from his parents' basement with DIY flair and a power-pop masterpiece he believes will change everything. Is the world still waiting for Harkness?

High schooler Alexander has the amazing idea of trying to become a superhero.

An adventurous rabbit undertakes an enchanted evening escapade through a mysterious forest trail.

Two teens use their date as an attempt escape.

Follows Jordin Tootoo as he delves into international stardom, tragic personal loss, and addiction.

A duel between two folkloric deities in a Cambodian opera will decide the fate of a young teenager in her attempt to win the Paul Gérin-Lajoie dictation contest.

Brooke Carten has been rock climbing for long enough that it's hard to imagine who she'd be without it. How has climbing shaped the person she's become?

Alice wakes from a dream about her husband, kissing him good morning, and begins her chores. But something is wrong with her routine.

A summer night in Montreal.

In a mysterious cave, a squirrel is attracted by ancient magic.

A compilation of interviewees describing their biggest fears.

A friendly slice of bread tries to free his friend from a toaster before he catches on fire.

Made entirely from Matthew Rankin’s Hydro-Lévesque (2008) 16mm film discards found in a trash bin.

Eye of Jupiter follows a lost astronaut contemplating life while drifting in orbit above Jupiter.

In Alberta, domestic abuse survivors consistently report that the legal system is one of the biggest barriers on their healing journeys. The legal system has not been designed for survivors, and survivors who access it must often navigate a minefield of judges and lawyers who do not understand the realities of domestic violence, and legal procedures that protect their abusers while exposing them to further harm. These experiences can be deeply traumatizing, and in some cases, can reinforce or replicate the abuse survivors have already experienced. In 2023, the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters partnered with survivors from across Alberta to better understand the experience of navigating the legal system in cases of domestic violence and abuse. In this documentary, seven survivors share their experiences of the legal system, and what they wish judges, lawyers, and public knew about domestic abuse.

Film by Nadine Chantal Leclerc

Etienne, crushed by the pressure of generational expectations and masculinity, confronts the comfort of their inheritance home as they long for emancipation in the wilderness to embrace the chaos and spontaneity within themselves.

An essay film about the discovery of Montreal from the perspective of a film and art student.

Sammy Shepherd, a model student at Stratford District Secondary School, suddenly goes missing. After realizing how much the school community relies on him, Dante, Jasmine, and Charlotte embark on a quest to find him, only to discover he is dead.

When Ellie receives the news that their best friend Sam is leaving for art school the next morning, it seems like their entire summer together has been ruined. With the help of their friends, not only do they experience the night of their lives, but they find courage within their hearts to make it count.

The Trickster Coyote hides some gold in a creek, then accompanies Cowboy on his journey to find it. Adventure, fun, and calamity follow.

Brothers Nicky and Theo burst into a motel room after committing a murder. Theo tries to teach his distraught brother the wraps around this job but as Nicky is an expecting father, he is terrified of going to jail. He holds a secret that might ruin both their relationship and their lives.

After a chance meeting with his childhood hero, a man’s euphoria over the encounter turns into an existential crisis as he continues bumping into the former major league baseball player everywhere he goes.

The tale of 2 boys eager to stand on top of the basketball world. Both following their own path. The people they met along the way and the hardships they faced will mold them into the young men they are today. The triumphant tale of 2 friends and how they learned to stand up.

A vine takes root in old Beijing, witnessing the passage of time in a traditional hutong—part of an urban fabric that’s fast disappearing as the city undergoes radical transformation. Making ingenious use of backlit cut-outs, Jenny Yujia Shi crafts an animated elegy to a vanishing way of life.

Solo show by Philippe-Audrey Larrue-St-Jacques: an intelligent, different and unique show that he offers with his deadpan, sometimes caustic humor and his appearance of a funny, slightly offbeat dandy.

An experiential and textural short film that invites viewers into the inner workings of a mind to ponder the ways in which we love and unlove ourselves.

Two curious women perform a ritual to make a call beyond the veil and discover that some calls are better unanswered.

Featuring all 8 songs from idialedyournumber's breakthrough album Hourglass, the film follows a young girl that falls in love with a green creature after washing up on a Halifax beach.

Follows the compelling journey of Stacy, a spirited 19-year-old Dominican girl whose life takes an unexpected turn when she secures a prestigious scholarship to pursue her studies in the the vibrant landscape of Canada. However, as she embarks on this thrilling new chapter, Stacy is confronted with an emotional struggle that threatens to overshadow her dreams.

A viking warrior seeks an honourable death, to secure his afterlife.

An exploration of body mapping as a way of traversing borders and experiences to exist in multiple places at once. geographies of longing archives the filmmaker’s homes and life across continents, acting as a portrait and as an invitation to navigate alongside.

An analog letter to a friend filmed over the course of the pandemic, reflecting on changes in healthcare, space, and outlook on life.

"I dedicate this to all the artists who feel like they're under the stairs, a hundred words away from their masterpiece. It doesn't take a hundred words, it only takes three. I. Love. Me."

Documentarian Richard Lavoie follows the artists of the Mer Océane symposium which took place on La Grave, in the Magdalen Islands, in 1998.

"Inquiry of Shadows" is a documentary that delves into the hidden depths of the Uyghur genocide in China. Through personal accounts, expert insights, and historical analysis, the film unveils the dark nexus of psychological warfare, cultural obliteration, and the silencing of artistic and intellectual voices.

The global pandemic rages on even as authorities loosen regulations, leaving two immunocompromised Anishinaabe lovers vulnerable to a world that wants to abandon them. George lives with his Gokmis on a northern reserve, while his partner Eileen lives in Toronto. The universal stressors of long-distance relationships are exacerbated by eugenics, colonial violence, and misogyny. After an intense day, George and Eileen find themselves at a crossroads, prompting George to find answers in their traditional Anishinaabe medicine ways.

A young man ventures off to find his lost hummus but how far will he go to retrieve it?

When three coworkers can't decide who has to throw out the garbage, things escalate unnecessarily quickly.

In Bench Productions' first short film, a young man struggles with his mental health while struggling with opening a can- too afraid to ask for help.

"Reel Resilience" chronicles the journey of two determined immigrant filmmakers navigating the challenges of breaking into the Canadian film industry. Through triumphs and setbacks, they unveil the transformative power of resilience, emphasizing the profound impact of networking and unwavering perseverance on their quest in pursuing their cinematic dreams on unfamiliar shores.

Following the tragic loss of his sister, a troubled young man seeks help but is ultimately too distraught to open up.

Following the abrupt chase and murder of a young girl, a cryptic message unfolds inside her abandoned dictionary book.

A delicate exploration of the Demi-Lune center, in Quebec City, where insomniacs come together at night to combat loneliness.