Shorts from Canada, Hong Kong, Estonia, India, Japan, Mexico, and Spain.
This short film program includes the following films:
Discoteque
Masashi Yamamoto, USA (5 min)
Two friends embark on a galactic journey towards the disco ball moon.
The Widow’s Son Turns Storyteller
Shiker Pal, India (11 min)
In the city of Kanpur, fables emanate from an ancient mound.
Sauna Day
Anna Hints & Tushar Prakash, Estonia (13 min)
An intimate portrait of Southern Estonian men enjoying a smoke sauna together after a hard day of work.
Almost the Dust
Léa Soler, Mexico (22 min)
From the upper branches of a tree, a land defender on a hunger strike is visited by people from his village.
Save My Soul
Kam Fai Leung, Hong Kong (15 min)
What transpires when a mute and a blind man cross paths…
The Moving Garden
Inês Lima, Portugal (19 min)
A group of hikers embark on a guided tour of the Arrábida Natural Park but observe a disturbing transformation.
Retracing Their Steps
Manuel Orhy Piron, Canada (21 min)
Boxes from the Montreal Archive Center reveal forgotten tales from the queer community.
Supported by
Community Partner
Various
Various
2023-2024
Various with English subtitles
Self harm
Indigenous & Community Access
VIFF Short Forum
See more shorts in this series
VIFF Short Forum 1
The Short Forum kicks off with an all-Canadian program.
VIFF Short Forum 2
Shorts from Canada, Finland, Japan, and the Netherlands.
VIFF Short Forum 3
Shorts from Canada, Hungary, Iran, Japan, Macau, Taiwan, and USA.
VIFF Short Forum 4
Shorts from Brazil, Kenya, Martinique, Mexico, Taiwan, and USA.
VIFF Short Forum 5
Shorts from Belgium, Canada, France, South Korea, Taiwan, and USA.
VIFF Short Forum 6
Shorts from Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Lebanon, Palestine, Slovenia, and Ukraine.
VIFF Short Forum 7
Shorts from Armenia, Canada, Tibet, Colombia, Japan, and Turkey.
VIFF Short Forum 8
Shorts from Canada, Hong Kong, Estonia, India, Japan, Mexico, and Spain.
VIFF Short Forum 9
Shorts from Australia, Canada, France, and South Korea.
Short Fuse
A unique collection of Canadian and International shorts: charming, funny, even a bit scary. These filmmakers bring unique stories to screen, showcasing animated imaginary and natural worlds, Indigenous futurist tales, and experiences from the everyday.