Canada Shorts 2019: Canadian and International Short Film Festival

Free event.

Watch an outstanding selection of Canadian and International short films entered into and curated by Canada Shorts Film Festival.

The shorts being screened are best-of-category and award winners. They include short films from Canada, the United States and overseas.

All films will be screened in English, or utilize English sub-titles when appropriate.

Some shorts have adult themes and are not suitable for children.

The short films will screen in two blocks (each block will screen different films):

(1) Block #1 ... Dec 14, 11am start (duration approx 90 mins)

• The Throwback by Louise Bertoncini. If video killed the radio star, then surely Netflix has killed the DVD store...
• Dancer By The Sea by Barbara Mones. A lonely widowed older woman who lives by the sea finds and adopts an abandoned baby otter on her property. The relationship that develops transforms her life.
• Face Swap by David Gidali and Einat Tubi. A guy convinces his wife to try out a new A.I. technology to spice up their sex life, but he ends up getting a bit more spice than he bargained for.
• Hello Baby by Lee Siu Lung. Best Horror/Thriller. Every mother should be happy seeing their child for the first time...
• This is a Robbery by Anna Korchagina and Ivan Stepanov. A night. An office. A thief.
• Dalia by Drey Jordan Singer. An obscure woman conjures up a man's dark past.
• Cookies, Tea & Spices by Rath Chun. A collection of stories of passion and perseverance of three diasporas living in Paris.

(2) Block #2 ... Dec 14, 2pm start (duration approx 90 mins)

• Hang Up! by Sean M Cullen. After his father's untimely death, Charlie is forced to carry on the family legacy but becomes overwhelmed by a persuasive, insulting telemarketer.
• The Vet by Odette Schwegler and Michael Yelseth. Animal whisperer. Veterinary surgeon. Motorbike racer. Philosopher. Meet Philippe Plaschner as he shares his thoughts on love, life and laughter.
• Let Me Run by Elmar Bayramov and Konul Kangarli. This is a story of Orkhan Adigozal (Tural Manafov), preparing to deliver a motivations speech in front of a large audience tomorrow; he has been disabled as a result of an injury from nine years ago.
• Doffice by David Leclercq. An old guy works in the same office every day. But one day, a young colleague arrives and turns his world upside down.
• All I See is the Future by Nancy Dionne. An optometrist opens her first clinic in the under-served area of Staten Island, New York when a newly released felon asks for a job.
• Anemone by Glenn McGarry. A lifetime of pain and tragedy broke William’s limits and now he’ll have to suffer the consequences of his actions.
• Emma by Olivér Rudolf. A bullying class humiliates Emma's deceased grandmother’s dress.