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Cumha

In this moving experimental documentary, a young Irish filmmker contemplates her Gaelic roots, and their intersection with language, land, and identity.

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Somali-born Abdi, now a furniture designer and support-worker in the Netherlands, teams up with his filmmaker and special effects expert neighbor to reenact his tumultuous past marked by war, violence and crime. Using special effects and reconstructions, they explore Abdi's painful history in a p...

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Caffeinism

Blending abstract 2D animation and a carefully crafted soundtrack, Caffeinism explores the transformative experience of drinking a cup of coffee. Immersing viewers in a vibrant, sensory journey, the film contemplates how caffeine influences both the physical and emotional realms of human existence.

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Scored by Time

After surviving a brutal attack, an older woman grapples to keep hold of her mind amidst Europe’s 19th-century social hierarchy. As she faces the end of her life, her long suffering from persecution is revealed, along with the deep sadness of having lost her young child years ago.

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In the Whiteness

In the Whiteness is a poetic exploration of language, land, and identity through the eyes of a Harari-Ethiopian woman displaced by war. Now living in Canada, she uses poetry and movement as a meditative method to reconnect with her roots and establish magical bonds with her ancestors.

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Calamus Variations

The final installment of Newfoundland filmmaker Kenneth J. Harvey’s experimental short series inspired by Walt Whitman. The film features a score by Andrew Staniland, played by cellist Vernon Regehr, set to a backdrop of abstract visual imagery reflecting on human relationships.

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Gags N' Gals: Male Order

Inspired by the works of Lucas Cranach the Elder, a Renaissance painter renowned for his vivid portrayals of mythological and religious themes, 'Gags N’ Gals: Male Order' reinterprets these classical images through a modern lens. This experimental short film explores the empowerment of female sen...

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Variations in Light and Shadows

A condensed look at the beautiful shifting landscapes of Bay St. George, NL. A short but sweet journey through time.

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Late Summer

A mute loner encounters ambivalent feelings, first loves, and the heart break of pre-adolescence at a haunted summer camp. Late Summer brings the retro camp aesthetic to life with fantastic use of practical and visual effects paired with sets and costumes that bring this charming film to life.