Friday, March 28, 4:30 pm | Scotiabank Theatre Toronto
CROCODILE EYES
Directed by Ingrid Veninger
75 min | Experimental | World Premiere
With her 8th feature, filmmaker Ingrid Veninger ventures to capture 100 real moments. But what makes a moment truly real? In "Crocodile Eyes," Canada’s "DIY queen of indie filmmaking" presents a collection of raw, unfiltered vignettes that delve into the heart of human intimacy. This profoundly personal and immersive work serves a dual purpose: it offers a contemplative journey through the rhythms of life and simultaneously explores the process of filmmaking, guided by intuition.
"Crocodile Eyes" weaves a rich tapestry of filmmaker Ingrid Veninger and her family, spanning four generations. From birth to death and the experiences in between, this film captures the poignant moments that define the human condition.
Content Warning: There is real death and real birth in this film.
Director: Ingrid Veninger
Writer: Ingrid Veninger
Producer: Ingrid Veninger
DOP: Ingrid Veninger, John Switzer
Editor: Mike Lobel, Ingrid Veninger
Music: Jacob Switzer, Braden Sauder
Cast: Ingrid Veninger, Laska Switzer Sauder, Hallie Switzer, Jacob Switzer, Simon Reynolds, Helen Veninger, Frank Veninger
Preceded by the short film:
TINA, WHEN WILL YOU MARRY?🇨🇦
8 min | Documentary | Ontario Premiere
ONTARIO
It’s present day, and we meet Tina, a 30-year-old first-generation Nigerian-Canadian filmmaker living in Toronto. At thirty years old, the pressure to get married is more intense than it’s ever been, and she is adamant about carving her own path while silencing outside voices that try to dictate what her life should look like. Next we meet Yemi, Eniola, and Titi, and explore their unconventional thoughts and experiences regarding marriage. This documentary touches on a much broader conversation about ‘Tradition vs. Modernity’, bridges the gap between the generations that advocate for either, and encourages a culture of accommodation and inclusivity.
Director: Celestina Aleobua
Writer: Celestina Aleobua
Executive Producers: The Fabienne Colas Foundation, Being Black In Canada, Zaza Productions
Producers: Celestina Aleobua, Naira Adedeji
DOP: Roger Singh
Production Designer: Celestina Aleobua
Editor: Celestina Aleobua
Cast: Celestina Aleobua, Yemi Fusigboye, Eniola Hu, Titilola Oridota