SUNDAY
AUGUST 31, 7:00 PM
PROGRAM 7
Gourmade
Canada | Comedy | 3 min
Director: Samantha MacAdam
Writer: Samantha MacAdam, Geoff Anhorn
Producer: Lisa Kannakko, Luc Frappier, Richard Cureton
Cast: Paloma Nuñez, Emma Hunter
When a late-night emotional eater tries out the latest health craze, a revolutionary smart oven called 'Gourmade', she'll soon find out that delicious meals aren't the only things this AI oven is dishing out!
The Will
Canada | Comedy | 4 min
Director/Writer: Seb Decter
Producer: Seb Decter
Cast: Michael Kolberg, Ben Roberts, Sam Gundy
Two young men attend the will reading of their late, Youtube-famous brother.
With or Without You
Canada | Drama | 12 min
Director/Writer: Jax Guillen
Producer: Steven Higgs
Cast: Lena Ji, Mark Canlas
On the verge of moving abroad, Pat stumbles upon a box of old keepsakes from her ex-boyfriend, Robert—photos, band shirts, love letters, a pair of chipped drumsticks. Driven by a need for closure, she reaches out to return them, setting off an unexpected reunion.
What We Owe to Ourselves
Canada | Drama | 8 min
Director/Writer: Christarn Thorg
Producer: Christarn Thorg
Cast: Jake Cunningham, Raiza Rodigues
On the day that Maeve arrives at Will's apartment to finalize their divorce, they're reeled back into their past.
The Decision
Canada | Drama | 10 min
Director/Writer: Vahid Salehizadeh
Producer: Vahid Salehizadeh, Muhammad Alhabbal, Majid Salehizadeh
Cast: Parastoo Amanzadeh, Sasan Ghahreman, Mohsen Nazeri
On her last day at the job, A private nurse finds out about her patient's past and now she has to act accordingly.
Mono No Aware
Canada | Drama | 7 min
Director/Writer: Casey Yugo
Producer: Casey Yugo, Hill Bechtler
Cast: Ryoka Matsumoto, Michael Abbenante, Jackie Vlahos
JP is a chronically online person living amidst the hustle and bustle of Brooklyn. Getting used to the city’s bizarre yet assertive inhabitants challenge the new New Yorker’s pensive nature, influencing her day-to-day manners.
Windhorse
Canada | Drama | 8 min
Director/Writer: Robert Bazzocchi
Producer: Jarred Bronstein, Robert Bazzocchi
Cast: Jarred Bronstein, Stefani Kimber
On the walk home after getting photos developed, a young couple reaches a boiling point and a hidden insecurity regarding their careers is revealed.
I Will Be Better Tomorrow
Canada | Documentary | 14 min
Director: Akansha Sareen, Ashish Ranglani
Writer: Vikram Patnaik
Producer: Vikram Patnaik
Cast: Akansha Sareen, Nehal Ganeshan​
Ava wakes up in a world where her every move is questioned, her every action scrutinized, and her every step forward met with resistance. Her boyfriend—charming yet suffocating, caring yet controlling—seems determined to keep her from reclaiming her life.
Bird
Canada | Drama | 11 min
Director/Writer: Hanna Puley
Producer: Hanna Puley, Juliet Paperny
Cast: Selah Angel
Elise wakes up one morning knowing that her life has changed.
I Love You More
Canada | Drama | 9 min
Director: Lukas Press
Writer: Becky Grimman
Producer: Becky Grimman, Lukas Press
Cast: Becky Grimman, Liz Best