Honourable Mention: Acqua - Raha Shirazi
Water forms a mesmerizing motif as we follow a young woman on a very special expedition. (8:42)
CHEF DE MEUTE - Chloé Robichaud
Battling the loneliness of singledom just got a whole lot cuter. Bah! (13:00)
When You Sleep - Ashley McKenzie
A troubled teen couple is forced to face the unspoken tension of their relationship. (11:37)
Sex on Wheels - Amanda Feder
What’s the deal with Toronto’s passionate bike culture? Beginner cyclist Amanda Feder investigates, with good humour and admirable resolve. (15:00)
One Woman Show - Lindsay Allikas
Utterly confident performer Chelsea explains why comedy—especially for women—isn’t that hard, you guys. (4:50)
expect something and nothing at once - Michelle Elrick
Through blanket forts, poetry, and whispered sounds, Michelle Elrick explores the notion of “home”. (3:36)
Plus rien ne vouloir - Anne Emond
A seemingly content 30-something wishes for something to wish for in this subtle portrait of a life in transition. (14:03)
L’empreinte - Claudia Hebert
Obsessed with the soundtrack of her past, a woman tries to move on amidst the pain of heartbreak. (15:00)
Yaya/Ayat - Hagere Selam Zegeye-Gebrehiwot
A young woman contemplates her bond with her grandmother in this compelling spoken-word piece. (11:37)
Little Miss Jihad - Stephanie Law, Jessica Wu
How would you deal with a terrorist in your own backyard—especially this particular one? (13:26)
Le Dernier Soir - Kayla Jeanson
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Parkdale - Lisa Jackson
Over the course of a night, two sisters roam the streets of their inner-city neighbourhood as they try to avoid another stay in foster care. (14:47)
Agency - Meredith Wright
International teen models navigate the grim realities of the competitive Japanese fashion industry in this fascinating short doc. (22:00)