18min | Drama | World Premiere

An audiovisual artist’s doubts about her failing marriage trigger a mysterious sound that becomes impossible to ignore.

Director: Julia Patey
Writer: Julia Patey
Producers: Scumeck Sabottka, Julia Patey
Co-Producers: MCT Agentur GmbH & EASYdoesit GmbH
DOP: Konstantin Minnich
Production Designer: Sandra Thomsen
Editor: Julia Patey
Music: Yuka Otsuki

Cast: Alexandra Sagurna, Tobias Licht

18min | Drama | Toronto Premiere

Xavier comes home early in the morning to find his girlfriend Léa in bed. This was the first time he spent the night elsewhere since they decided to open up their relationship. While the idea was to strengthen their bond, it might actually have been their biggest mistake…

Director: Florence Lafond
Writer: Florence Lafond
Producer: Mylène Corbeil (La Créative Films)
DOP: Louis Turcotte
Production Designer: Ludovic Dufresne
Editor: Marie-Pier Dupuis
Music: Marc-Antoine Barbier

Cast: Anthony Therrien, Marine Johnson, Chanel Mings

20min | Drama | World Premiere

Tara, a queer Palestinian woman in her late 20s, attempts to suppress her internal emotional turbulence during a phone call with her best friend Sarab, with whom she is in love.

Director: Teyama Alkamli
Writer: Teyama Alkamli
Executive Producer: Shehrezade Mian
Producers: Teyama Alkamli, Luke Gallagher
DOP: Thomas Szacka-Marier
Production Designer: Frances Santiago
Editor: Xi Feng
Music: Kazdoura (Leen Hamo + John Abu Chacra)

Cast: Tara Hakim, Sandy El-Bitar, Hsain Al-Shihabi

12min | Drama | World Premiere

After she’s assaulted, Louisa realizes she can rewind time. But will rewinding erase her memories?

Director: Lauren Grant
Writer: Lauren Grant
Producers: Ashleigh Rains, Lauren Grant
DOP: Gabriela Osio Vanden
Production Designer: Natasha Uhrig
Editor: Katie Chipperfield
Music: Erik Arnesen

Cast: Brynn Godenir, Jesse Lapointe, Moni Ogunsuyi, Adélaïde Schoofs, Dwight Ireland

4min | Experimental, Animation | Toronto Premiere

A captivating animated short film featuring a poem written and performed by Mi'kmaw writer Rebecca Thomas brought to life through the illustrations of Phyllis Grant and animated by Andrea Dorfman. The film challenges the notion of performative allyship, prompting viewers to consider the tangible actions required to effect positive change.

Director: Stephanie Joline
Writer: Rebecca Thomas
Producer: Stephanie Joline
Music: Nathan Wiley

Cast: Rebecca Thomas

21min | Music, Sit Back and Take It In | Canadian Premiere

A charismatic cast of songbirds take flight on a musical journey through a vibrant variety show, creating a fantastical celebration of cultural heritage and artistic brilliance.

Director: Fraser Collins
Writers: Fraser Collins, Leah Tomlinson
Executive Producer: Fraser Collins
Producer: Leah Tomlinson
DOP: Fraser Collins
Editor: Nancy Gidman-LaTorraca

Cast: Angelene Bailey, Zöe Edwards, Amy Sylla, Isaiah Peck, Niqa Bailey, Patricia Shirley, Demi Oliver, Nia Tinker, Derick Agyemang, Hollywood Jade, Percy Anane-Dwumfour, Shavar Blackwood, Matthew McIntosh