Brazil, Ecuador
Global Citizen Series – Toroboro: The Name Of The Plants
Fri August 22 11:00am
Running Time: 103 minutes
Location: Mackenzie Art Gallery
Twenty-five years after a renowned ethno-botanical study in the Ecuadorian Amazon region inhabited by the Waorani, the central figures involved reunite. Members of the community talk about the genocidal colonization of their people since the arrival of Christian missionaries. The main threats to their survival are now the oil and timber industries.
Industry Series – Broadcaster One-on-One Pitches
Fri August 22 2:30-5:00pm
Location: Hotel Saskatchewan
Connect one-on-one with key decision-makers in film and television.
This exclusive networking event offers filmmakers the chance to book short, focused meetings with representatives from leading broadcasters. Gain insights, pitch projects, and build meaningful industry relationships in a professional, low-pressure setting. Spots are limited—register early to secure your sessions.
**Limited Space! Email office @ riffa.ca to request final slots.
"Family" Shorts Programme
Fri August 22 3:00-5:00pm
Running Time: 103 minutes
Location: RCMP Heritage Centre
- Beyond (5 min, USA)
- Christopher & the Bug (12 min, Canada)
- Dadda (20 min, USA)
- Moving (10 min, USA)
- Nesma (11 min, Egypt)
- Playground (2 min, Thailand & USA)
- Sheep (13 min, Iran)
- The Human Under the Bed (10 min, Canada)
- The Old Man and the Robot (10 min, South Korea)
- Ya Hanouni (3 min, France)
- Zombies in Buenos Aires (9 min, Argentina)
Canada
Neon Dreaming
Fri August 22 6:00pm
Running Time: 83 minutes
Location: RCMP Heritage Centre
8-year-old Billie leans on her vivid imagination, and her loyal best friend Sherry, to unravel the web of secrets shrouding her mother’s true identity. Believing that her mother is a ballerina icon, Billie stops at nothing to try to find her.
Saskatchewan Shorts Programme *SOLD OUT*
Fri August 22 8:00pm
Running Time: 83 minutes
Location: RCMP Heritage Centre
