Welcome to Groovy Toons
How can one volunteer help make a patient’s stay at the hospital more comfortable? With a little creativity, the right idea, and the support of hospital staff why not start a weekly activity group. Come hear the story of how the first volunteer-led activity group began in Inpatient Mental Health Services at the Regina General Hospital. Welcome to Groovy Toons!
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Three People, Three Stories
Three People, Three Stories is a documentary short that follows the stories of three resilient individuals as they discuss the grip that substance use and mental illness had over them and how they overcame it.
Pride INK
A film about 2SLGBTQIAP+ people who have a tattoo to represent their pride. Including the ups and downs of their tattoos and being a member of the community. We explore everything from coming out, to art, and self expression with a little history thrown in along the way.
Fases De La Luna
A short film about a young woman who struggles with a mental illness. Shows her life throughout her childhood until now. Phases of the moon which to her is a metaphor for evolving into the person you are now.
Trek To Neverland
Ekansh’s world turns upside down when a peaceful college protest turns into a riot. Frustrated by the state of affairs, Ekansh embarks on a journey of self reflection with hippe campers on a path to discover his own political voice. The film delves into India's political complexities and Ekansh's choices. Unbiased discussions prompt reflection on war, peace, justice, and the youth's apprehension towards politics. The film explores disillusionment, self-discovery, and societal norms.
Broken Waters
Ottawa, 1983. When an ambitious anti-pharma psychiatrist sets out to cure a serial baby-snatching patient, her unconventional methods and unexpected pregnancy combine to unravel every part of her life.
Set forty years in the past but still unfolding, BROKEN WATERS is Canada's first ever bilingual drama featuring female characters from Ontario's francophone community.