Lawrence just wants to drum his depression away in his hardcore band with his best friend. The only problem? He's introverted. They haven't booked a single show yet. And his girlfriend wants them to leave the only town he's ever known. A town where he struggles with the complicated, co-dependent relationship with his parents, who both live with cerebral palsy. Mildlife is a coming-of-age film that follows Lawrence, as he navigates every (not so?) simple decision… one scream at a time.
Canada
The Blueberry Blues
In Lac-Saint-Jean, summer means blueberry season. Once the fields paint themselves blue, fruit gatherers of all kinds rush to pick these precious boreal berries before the first frost. The Blueberry Blues celebrates a territory and the people who return to this hardy little fruit each summer, connecting generations and cultures. Together, like blueberries emerging from the ashes of a forest fire, they learn the power of resilience.
The Okapi
Deep in the wilderness, a Congolese refugee’s unresolved legal status slowly unravels his bond with his well-meaning partner.
Anchor Points
Anchor Points is a 25-minute art film with a documentary approach that traces the journey of Victor Quijada from street dancer to contemporary choreographer. Through archival footage and visual effects, the film explores his personal and artistic evolution while presenting the foundations of the RUBBERBAND Method. Blending documentary storytelling with an experimental aesthetic, Anchor Points offers a look into Quijada’s creative process and of his influential choreographic practice.
Belleville Yardsale
Mayoral candidate, Kyle For Mayor, tries to convince the entire city of Belleville, Ontario, to throw the World's Biggest Yard Sale .
Our Monsters
"Our Monsters" is a short film set in the 80's that surrounds two young boys, Daniel and Peter, as they team up to defeat the monster in Daniel's closet. When the mission goes south, Daniel discovers that not all monsters are easy to fight.