Illustrated Legacies reveals a thriving world of trade routes and complex coastal alliances along the BC coast before Canada, blending animation and oral history to tell the story of a region reshaped by contact, conflict, and colonial ambition.
PG
Deaf Ear (Kargoosh)
On the way home, Mahan, a happy and kind child, experiences an accident. Now he needs to be heard and cared for.
Prehistoric (Maghabl-e Tarikh)
"Prehistoric" follows Nina, who refuses to accept the death of her partner and continues to seek the validation he once gave her. As she prepares for a demanding theater performance that eerily mirrors her life, the line between stage and reality begins to blur. Through this performative process, she gradually sheds her dependence on his memory and, for the first time, embraces her own power.
Before The Sun
Between night and dawn, a 200-year-old vampire’s confession unfolds. Through handcrafted performance, haunted production design, and shifting light, Before the Sun explores the moment self-awareness becomes unavoidable, a quiet reckoning with the past, and a choice to step into the light.
Mainprize
Mainprize tells the true story of Dr. William Graham Mainprize, a rural Saskatchewan doctor whose faith, compassion, and service made him a pillar of his community. After tragedy shakes his confidence and calling, he must confront doubt, loss, and the cost of walking away. The film is a heartfelt reflection on resilience, faith, and the power of community.
People, Gods and other Creatures
On the remote Greek island of Gavdos, a sanctuary for free spirits and dropouts from across the globe, a dancer named Pavlina struggles to unite the divided island community, whose clashes over tradition, globalization, and individualism mirror the turmoil of the modern world.