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VIFF Short Forum

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Shorts from: Canada, China, UK.

 

Oct 3 & 4: Q&A

 

This short film program includes the following films:

Le Tour De Canada
John Hollands, Canada (6 min)

Rivals go head to head in a cross-country cycling race.

 


Weekend One
Mykea Fairweather Perry, UK (15 min)

After his divorce, a father’s first weekend with his sons proves challenging.

 


No Matter the Weather
Florence Lafond, Canada (15)

Lafond documents her relationship with her grandmother Renée, who is recovering from a broken ankle.

 


Paradaïz
Matea Radic, Canada (10 min)

Through absurdist animation and archival images, a young woman visits her slippery and surreal homeland.

 


A Soft Touch
Heather Young, Canada (20 min)

After a friend stops replying to her messages, 81-year-old Ellen must find a way to recover the money she loaned them.

 


No One Knows I Disappeared
Hanxiong Bo, China (17 min)

Systemic issues of state surveillance and migrant labour exploitation collide when the sudden disappearance of an elderly woman sends her caregiver, Lin, on a relentless search.

 


Winkie
Daniel Duranleau, Canada (24 min)

Upon discovering a young orphaned girl, a caring monster decides to raise the child as his own.

 

Supported by

Community Partner

         

Director

Various

Country of Origin

Various

Year

2024 & 2025

Language

Various

Content Warning

Racist language

18+
108 min
Animation BC Spotlight Black Cinema Comedy Documentary Drama Family Relations Horror & Thriller Shorts Talent to Watch Women Directors

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