Deep in the wilderness, a Congolese refugee’s unresolved legal status slowly unravels his bond with his well-meaning partner.
Canada
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.
Treasure of the Rice Terraces
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.
A Priest Walks into a Bar
When Caleb runs from his shame, it is to the local tavern. Drinking alone, he is surprised to be joined by the last person he expected.