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FRIDAY
DECEMBER 16, 7:00PM
PROGRAM 3

Persistence
Canada | Drama | 12 min
Director: Neil Schell
Writer: Krista Barzso
Producer: Krista Barzso
Cast: Krista Barzso, Chris O'Bray, David Tomlinson
Persistence is a story about what happens when romantic intentions cross over into stalking. The film explores what happens when trusts are broken but laws arenʼt, and just how much damage can be done to someoneʼs life in that space between.

The Time You Left
Canada | Drama| 27 min
Director/Writer: Yvette Sin, Nikita Zhang
Producer: Jodie Man
Cast: Karrie Kwong, Maya O'Connor, Cynthia Ritchie, Shubei Zheng
When single mother Erica gets diagnosed with cancer, she has one goal: to protect Amelia, her precocious nine-year-old daughter, from the harsh realities of sickness. Amelia, however, will not be deceived so easily. She turns to her own devices— namely, her camera— to navigate through the familial intricacies of secrets and good intentions.

Wayne
Canada | Drama | 21 min
Director: Aaron Rota, Matthew Raponi
Writer: Aaron Rota, Jacob Currie, Calyx Passailaigue
Producer: Aaron Rota, Astrid Harrison
Cast: Kenneth Northfield, Alyssa Neofotistos, Aaron Rota
Wayne is the eccentric alter ego of a young man trying to avoid his relationship ending in a train wreck.

Tour to McWay
United States | Comedy | 13 min
Director/Writer: Andrew Kovac
Producer: Aidan Matney
Cast: Anthony Dain, Brian Westerley, Gracia Millenia
After 15 years of separation, two brothers confront their absent relationship as well as the recent passing of their mother.

The Algorithm
Canada | Romance | 20 min
Director/Writer: Natasha Krishnan, Prasanna Paul
Producer: Mark Boucher, Natasha Krishnan, Prasanna Paul
Cast: Natasha Krishnan, Helly Chester, Obi Obikudu
Two people meet up for the first time at a charming diner on 42nd street. An evening filled with fun until things suddenly take a drastic turn as the night progresses.
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