Paragon
Directed by:
Scrim and Rowan Mikolic O’Rourke
A lonely owl creates a universe in the hope to find new friends
DOMINOES
Directed by:
William McNaught
A humble man anticipates the length of dominoes required to capture a moment in time.
Mr Big vs Mr Small
Directed by:
William McNaught, Marco Audino, Christian Caniete
Tired of getting stepped all over, a construction worker with a short fuse enters a stand-off he soon learns was his biggest mistake.
The Milkman
Directed by:
Huzeifa Essaji
David just wants to enjoy a nice lazy night in. But a spectre from days past has... "healthier" ideas.
Moment 4 Life
Directed by:
Tarneem Allati
A dream showing the experience of life from birth to reincarnation.
B.I.I.R.D Watchers
Directed by:
Dave Biddle
B.I.I.R.D. W.A.T.C.H.E.R.S. is the first of a series called Movies Fall Asleep Too, which features a selection of short films to watch while transitioning between waking life and Capital D dreamtime™
BFTV Freestyle
Directed by:
Justin Cao
A musical sendoff to the spirit and accomplishments of the BFTV 2023 cohort, delivered the Toronto way!
The Gospel of Shroom Jesus
Directed by:
Joe Capone
Two childhood friends, on the cusp of adulthood, seek out the counsel of Shroom Jesus, a legendary suburban shaman.
can u feel
Directed by:
ella saini and john carlo lagumbay
an introspective short that asks a simple question.
Feeling the Apocalypse
Directed by:
Chen Sing Yap
A psychotherapist struggling with climate anxiety explores what it means to live in a dying world.
Blanket
Directed by:
Poppi Fella Pellegrino
An experimental film exploring loss and connection
Eric Gets Scary High
Directed by:
Daniel Stubbs Murray Jellifo
Eric gets scary high.
Open Mic
Directed by:
Sarah Matheson and Daniel Stubbs
Open mic at the motel, Tuesdays at 10
Not Here Not There
Directed by:
Eric Génier
With their body on a stage and their mind on a screen, a highschooler sees themselves without a mirror
A Little Love
Directed by:
Naomi Katz
Through interspersed conversation and prose, this experimental documentary follows a poet and a neuroscientist as they explore love, what it is, and why it matters.
Naomi
Directed by:
Anton Pätsi
Anton asks Naomi out on a date. When he second-guesses his text message he attempts to destroy all evidence of it.
Bark Bus
Directed by:
Graeme Bachiu
Hurtling down the highway in an old school bus with no seats but full of barking German Shepherds, Linval Stewart faces logistical hurdles as he meets with someone to sell a dog crate and visits his veterinarian in downtown Oakville.
SEVI EAST - CAN'T DECIDE (Official Music Video)
Directed by:
SEVI EAST
The official Music Video for SEVI EAST'S CAN'T DECIDE perfromed live at the festival.
Ron’s Pop Up
Directed by:
Sarah Matheson
Ron wants to tell you about his shirts, but also a whole lot more. Maybe too much.
Light Switch
Directed by:
Rowan Mikolic-O'Rourke
Looking for a place to lurk.
Vela
Directed by:
Esteban Powell Suarez
Young Xime hopes to restore her family by arranging a Día de Los Muertos altar...meanwhile a looming presence closes in.
look at me naked
Directed by:
Emma Kutleša-Jagodič
An experimental visual poem about the experience of sexuality as a woman.
Goodnight Dream
Directed by:
Andrew Michalko
During a night of sleep, a young dreamer wanders, confronting the nostalgia of his memories.
The Mighty Mowat
Directed by:
Gabriel Oliveira
A man wistfully reminisces on his father's peculiar invention.
Christmas Village Express
Directed by:
Claire Gamble, Avery Sandford, Laoise Peltz and Ana Domenzain Gonzalez
Besties hit the Distillery District.
Mood Lighting
Directed by:
Noah Levac
A young man frantically enlists his friend's help in bringing a lamp to appropriately light his upcoming date.
Red Fire
Directed by:
Ximena Martinez Luebbert and Jonathan Castro Miller
A witch creates an enchantment to attract her lover
