The Short Forum kicks off with an all-Canadian program.
Sept 27 & 28: Q&A with filmmakers
This short film program includes the following films:
Zoé
Rémi St-Michel, QC (16 min)
Zoé is a captive zombie, whose vague memories of the past motivate her desire for freedom.
Judas Icarus Twists His Wrist
Kerr Holden, BC (15 min)
Vancouver-based wrestler Judas Icarus embarks on an arduous road to recovery. Featuring a cast of active Pacific Northwest wrestlers and musicians.
The Sweater
Maziyar Khatam, ON (9 min)
A young man regrets throwing out his favourite sweater after his girlfriend insists that he should thin out his wardrobe.
One Day This Kid
Alexander Farah, BC (18 min)
Inspired by David Wojnarowicz’s text, this story of the same name follows the quiet struggle for acceptance between Afghan-Canadian Hamed and his father.
Organza’s Revenge
Walter Scott, ON (21 min)
Organza, a broke artist living in deep space, must travel across the galaxy to seek revenge on her ex in order to cure her mysterious illness.
Like a Spiral
Lamia Chraibi, QC (28 min)
Five women share their experiences working as migrant domestic workers under the Kafala system in Beirut.
Supported by
Community Partner
Various
Canada
2024
Various with English subtitles
Graphic violence, drug & alcohol abuse
Book Tickets
Indigenous & Community Access
Indigenous Access Tickets Community Access Tickets Ticket Donation Requests
Missing VIFF? Check out what's playing at the VIFF Centre
Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World
Sasha Waters' documentary takes us through the life of America's best-selling late twentieth century poet, a private woman who shared her innermost thoughts and made them indispensable.
Schindler Space Architect
RM Schindler is now recognized as one of the most important modernist architects of the era, the man who laid the groundwork for what is now considered the epitome of California indoor-outdoor living. This doc sheds light on a previously unsung genius.
Cookie Queens
A documentary about the annual Girl Scouts' cookie sale is probably not high on your list of must-sees, but don't be too sure — this movie is a delight, a rare celebration of girlhood, supportive family relations, and the art of salesmanship.
A Simple Machine
Cutting costs, swapping four wheels for two, Nick is downsizing to pay off his student debt. It's a path which leads to savings he had not anticipated, even if his girlfriend thinks he's losing it (and she may be right). A lean, low budget gem.
