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.
14A
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 .
BAAB
When her twin sister dies without explanation, a woman sets out to uncover the truth. But a haunting sound in her left ear leads her into a mountain world of visions, secrets, and dangerous revelations. BAAB is a tense psychological drama where the path to closure opens a door that should never have been opened.
Parallel Gazes
Madeleine, Jean-Jacques, and Félicien orchestrate a car theft to break free from their financial and social constraints. During the act, they kill a witness, drawing the public’s attention. Hunted by all, this decision leads them down a bewildering path between love and violence, one they can no longer control.
A Game To Remember
The North East of England ice hockey community reflects on mental health, fellowship, and loss, as they share a last game with their lost teammate, playing with a puck containing his ashes.