International Premiere
In an autobiographical search for the filmmaker’s birth mother, questions surrounding identity, family, and memory are embodied through performance.
Supported by
Community Partner
Canada/USA
2023
English
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Credits
Producer
Rafe Scobey-Thal, Anne Alexander, Keenan MacWilliam
Screenwriter
Ryan Trecartin
Cinematography
Andrea Gavazzi, Keenan MacWilliam
Editor
Kima Hibbert
Director
Keenan MacWilliam
Keenan is a filmmaker, writer and artist who’s distinct style exudes a playful and spontaneous quality. Driven by curiosity towards the human condition, her work, is both deeply personal and universal. Keenan has been commissioned by the SHED, Friends of the Highline NYC, has shown work at the Geneva Moving Image Biennial, Images Festival Toronto, and is a recipient of a Canadian Council of the Arts Grant in support of her film, Donna.
VIFF Short Forum
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Short Forum 1: The Scarier One
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Short Forum 2: Anthropomaxx
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Short Forum 3: Workers of the World
The grind of the working class in a system that betrays its promises.
Short Forum 4: Immanence: A Life
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Short Forum 5: Somewhere Else
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Short Forum 6: Archive Lives!
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Short Forum 7: War at Home
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Short Forum 8: Queer Magic
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Short Forum 9: Big Time Sensuality
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Short Forum 10: Are the Kids Alright?
The future kinda depends on it.