CIFF 2023

SHORTS: YOUTH BY YOUTH CINEMA

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8 films in package
OPERATION CARL
Carl is dead. Cameron and Charlie are responsible. Stephen has become involved. The solution is obvious: get rid of the body and don't get caught. What could possibly go wrong?
THE SOUP
A robot farmer embarks on an extraordinary adventure. His mission? Make the perfect soup.
ONLY YOU
A love story between two Homer Simpson plushes.
THE KEY TO THE HEART OF TIME
Visual and spoken word poetry about time and its relationship with humanity.
GO FOR GOLD
We all struggle to reach our goals. Carter is determined to push through and GO FOR GOLD!
HIRAETH
Growing pains. Regret. Leaving home. Closure. Moving on.
MINE
Two friends quickly realize the gorgeous necklace they got for free may have come with a cost far more than they were ever expecting.
COUNTER CLOCKWISE
Detective Phillips is hired by Cuzo to solve the case of his best friend's murder.
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Short films curated by our team of student Generation Next programmers who selected the best films made by high school students across Canada. Sponsored by the Vancouver Film School.


A robot farmer embarks on an extraordinary adventure. His mission? Make the perfect soup. 


THE SOUP is John Torres' (CO2, CIFF '22) second short film in CIFF in as many years. In this beautifully animated world, we are invited to reflect on our fast-paced world and stop to savour small, simple moments.


THE SOUP will be screened as a part of the SHORTS: YOUTH BY YOUTH CINEMA package.

  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    1 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Canada
  • Premiere
    Alberta
  • Director
    John Torres
  • Screenwriter
    John Torres
  • Producer
    John Torres
  • Cast
    Farmer Robot
  • Music
    Kyle Cox
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