Navalik Tologanak, journalist and emerging filmmaker shares her experience as a residential school survivor. Silent Cries (Kiayunik Tuhanak) documents the private meeting between Pope Francis and Inuit survivors on their land in July 2022. As a respected Elder, Navalik weaves her personal story into the narrative to bring an intimate perspective to a historic event and what followed.
2024
One Must Wash Eyes
A story about SAHAR, an international student from Iran. When she finds out about the death of Mahsa Amini she is compelled to show her support at the anti-government protests in Vancouver.
Her family fears being associated with her after they receive a surprise visit from the Iranian forces and cancel their payments of her tuition funds, ultimately putting her study permit at risk of being revoked. With the daunting reality of deportation looming, she must find a way to survive.
Family
'Family' is an intimate and emotional film depicting the family dynamics of Regina's Canada geese population, revealing the human-like attributes of commitment, fear, courage, pride and happiness.
People of the Sea
On the Magdalen Islands, during the short lobster season, fishermen and plant workers ensure the economic prosperity of an entire people. In the reality of a global market driven by the United States, the fragility of the fishing industry is palpable, as is the future of seafaring and island culture.
Ghost of the Dark Path
During the White Terror era, Shi Shuifang, a woman who advocated ideas bravely in the underground political organization, seemed to be a light that illuminated the times. The agent of the surveillance organization was influenced by Shi Shuifang and thus fell in love with her. However, under all kinds of unfavorable circumstances, he could only watch her hopelessly suffer through various injuries.
Reclaim My Summer
Everyone and everything deserves a second chance.
Seventeen-year-old Xuan grew up in a recycling yard. In this confined world, the only opportunity she gets to hang out with her friends is when she’s out collecting recyclables from neighbors.
The film takes a realistic approach to portray the protagonist’s yearning for freedom from the environment she grew up in.