CHAIN, 5min., USA
Directed by Ling Han
"Chain," directed by Ling Han, is a 3D animated short film featuring charming characters and a sophisticated environment. It uniquely tells the story of the mantis catching the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.

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BREAKING OUT, 6min,. USA
Directed by David Glass
“Breaking Out” is centered around a tumultuous piano improvisation David Glass recorded several years ago. The short film is a psychological rollercoaster containing a variety of footage that express a wide range of intense emotions and strong forc...

As Greg cares for his ailing mother, she asks him to look after his father after she is gone. Both ponder this possibility and the cages that bind us all.

CAST LIST:

Narrator: Julie Sheppard
Greg: Steve Rizzo
Margaret: Hannah Ehman

Based on a shocking 1927 crime, a grieving woman exposes the decades-old truth about her twin sister's murder to prevent the killer's lawyer from publishing his own skewed account of the tragedy.

CAST LIST:

Narrator: Julie Sheppard
Marjorie: Hannah Ehman
Ralph: Steve Rizzo

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Summary: Up for parole, Sherry has to convince her prison counselor that she is ready to be released after serving time for killing her brother-in-law.

CAST LIST:

Narrator: Steve Rizzo
Sherry: Hannah Ehman
Rich: Sean Ballantyne

Constellation Chronicles is a sci-fi drama that explores the transformation of Anna Peterson, a bright high school senior whose space interests are mocked and dismissed by her peers and teachers. Upon witnessing and investigating a strange crash in a farm field not far from her house, Anna’s drea...

Tagline: Tighten up your loose ends.

Logline: After plain Jane is ghosted one too many times, she muscles a feral vagina-driven revenge spree.

CAST LIST:
Narrator: Geoff Mays
Brett: Sean Ballantyne
Jane: Hannah Ehman
Nadine: Julie Sheppard
Crime Show Narrator: Steve Rizzo

When teen mega-influencer”Simon Sez” Houseman falls to his death while livestreaminghis last stunt to millions of adoring fans, his family must wrestle with the bizarre and myriad consequences and fallout. Compounding the mystery and tragedy are the Housemans’ conflicting views on technology and ...

CAST LIST:

Narrator: Julie Sheppard
Na: Hannah Ehman
Moac: Geoff Mays

THE STRATEGY, 79min., USA
Directed by Zied Kaf Alghazal
A man wakes with amnesia after an explosion. Unaware of his identity, he's a mafia boss targeted by a cartel. His past threatens their operations. As he regains memory, he confronts the dangerous crime world.

https://www.wildsound.ca/video...

Conversation with directors Alexa Ruggiero & Ashley Carrizo from the September 2024 DANCE Festival at the Carlton Cinemas in downtown, Toronto.

OUT OF THE DARK, 3min,. USA
Directed by Alexa Ruggiero, Ashley Carrizo
A screendance film that portrays how certain relationships in ones life can caus...

Conversation with directors Adam Daniel Mezei & Crystal Finn-Dunn from the September 2024 DANCE Festival at the Carlton Cinemas in downtown, Toronto.

amalgaMOTION, 5min., Canada
Directed by Adam Daniel Mezei, Crystal Finn-Dunn
A visually stunning celebration of diverse dance styles fusing into...

Ash is a young man living a privileged yet empty life with his older boyfriend, Tom. When he receives a phone call from his estranged brother, Ash finds himself in the small desert town of Mesquite, Nevada where he reluctantly faces his past traumas with help from an unexpected source... his form...

In the vast loneliness of space, Captain Jonah Marcus pilots humanity’s first solar sail spaceship on a mission to the edge of the solar system. As he faces the psychological and physical challenges of deep space, he uncovers a mystery that threatens not only his mission but his very identity.

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When two women decide to shirk the domestication they seem destined for, they are thrust into the criminal underbelly of 1960s Miami.

CAST LIST:

Narrator: Hannah Ehman
Harold: Steve Rizzo
Jo: Julie Sheppard
Elmer: Geoff Mays

CAST LIST:

Narrator: Sean Ballantyne
Micheal: Geoff Mays
Rachel/Cleo: Hannah Ehman
Chaim: Steve Rizzo
Davina/Rita: Julie Sheppard

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Concrete Rose
Directed by Amanda M. Ramírez
This documentary short follows Christina Green's journey from incarceration to empowerment as she leads a supportive housing program, highlighting resilience and community in the face of systemic injustice.

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DWINDLE, 17min., USSA
Directed by John Broadhead
A motivated young woman and her blind father, travelers in a post-apocalyptic world, journey through a forest where the father’s chilling stories about an ancient, dangerous creature threaten to be more real than either can believe.

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KILLING R, 15min., Sweden
Directed by Irene Altagracia Perez Lopez
In a not-so-distant future where AI technology is part of everyday life, Rebecka (41), a successful architect and mother to Nonno (5), works from home with her sick daughter while her partner Carl (39) is away.

http://irenelopez...

BEYOND THE SYSTEM, 16min., Ireland
Directed by Fergus Mulligan
In 2100, Earth's inhabitants live under domes, believing the outside air unbreathable. A worker dreams of the world beyond and escapes using available tools. His attempt fails but becomes a signal flare, inspiring others.

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LOW DOWN LARRY CONQUERS THE MOON MEN, 4min., USA
Directed by Sammy Verni
At the height of the Space Race in July 1969, Larry Johnson and his trusty sidekick Spike, endeavor to be the first man (and dog) to set foot (and paw) on the Moon.

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SIDE QUEST, 8min., USA
Directed by Stephen Richardson
A former noble turned bounty hunter ventures into unknown territory, seeking an enchanted item.
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PARALAND: THE PROLOGUE, 4min., USA
Directed by Patrick McCarthy
Paraland is the story of three heroes charged with rebuilding the realm following the reign of a hateful tyrant. As they struggle to unite the land and bring together the twelve races, they must also solve magical mysteries, defeat l...

THE TOWN OF DEAD DREAMS, 14min., Canada
Directed by Manisa Hope
The Town Of Dead Dreams is the story of three friends Sun, Dew, and Kind who go on a journey to find a town that completely differs from the one they live in. On their way, they encounter an unexpected misfortune which changes their ...