CIFF 2024

SHORTS: ALBERTA SPIRIT

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12 films in package
ALL IS NOT FORGOTTEN
A criminal organization is in disarray after a botched job threatens their existence.
EMERGENCE
Mind emerges from matter.
A FRIEND LIKE COYOTE
Cowboy and the Trickster Coyote journey to find some hidden gold.
A CALM AND HUMBLE MIND: THE AN CHHAY STORY
Dive into the mind of An Chhay, a refugee displaced by the reign of terror brought by the Khmer Rouge
CIRCLES
A reflection on the universal questions of where we come from and where we go after this life.
CROW
To see the birds you must be like the birds.
ENBY BREAST CANCER
Drag performer and artist Mike Hooves discusses their experience as a non-binary person following a breast cancer diagnosis.
UNBLENDING
Put your racing bedtime thoughts to rest in a few vivid minutes of hand-painted animation.
PEARL TEARS
A Japanese immigrant to Canada learns her child will be born with Down Syndrome.
CAMPING
A stop-motion short that follows the story of Shawna, a young woman living in an urban encampment as she attempts to find housing.
POOS
An animated exploration of Blackfoot culture and language through the eyes of Thumper the Cat.
LAST SUMMER
They've known each other forever, but tonight can only happen once.
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Alberta-made short films that showcase talent from all around the province. From experimental films to animated documentaries, this diverse group of films will have something that will surely appeal to everyone.

When Ellie receives the news that their best friend Sam is leaving for art school the next morning, it seems like their entire summer together has been ruined. With the help of their friends, not only do they experience the night of their lives, but they find courage within their hearts to make it count.

  • Year
    2024
  • Runtime
    21 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Canada
  • Premiere
    Alberta
  • Awards
    Winner, Best Alberta Short Film: Devon Bolton Memorial Award Calgary International Film Festival 2024
  • Director
    Barry Bilinsky
  • Screenwriter
    Ross Hope, Teanna Cardinal, Gavin Hardy, Jasmine Paul, Riley Gladue, Adrienne Lynis, Paris Poitras, Kash Thompson, Kaylan Lavallee, Barry Bilinsky
  • Producer
    Grace Hardy
  • Executive Producer
    Tantoo Cardinal
  • Cast
    Kaylan Lavallee, Jasmine Paul, Kagen McNamara, Amelia McLintock Hardy, Adrienne Lynis, Ross Hope, Cadence Brereton, Gavin Hardy, Cameron Laviolette, Riley Gladue, Kash Thompson, Paris Poitras, Barry Bilinsky
  • Cinematographer
    Brock Davis Mitchell
  • Editor
    Brock Davis Mitchell
  • Music
    Brianna Lizotte
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