CLiFF 2020

Audience Chooses Best Canadian Film Award Winner - 6 Short Films

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6 films in package
When Asians Audition
A short comedy sketch of what happens when Asians audition for acting roles.
KAR
Mohammad has worked in Canada as a pizza delivery man, a driving instructor, and a taxi driver. A weekend drive with his daughter prompts reflection on cars, labour, and family.
Gathering Circle
A short documentary about the Indigenous architects and collaborators behind the new Indigenous public space built in Collingwood, Canada.
Animal Calling
While Dr. VanRooy quietly prepares for her day, she reflects on the mental health crisis currently impacting the field of animal care—revealing the emotional and psychological challenges faced by those dedicating their lives to veterinary medicine.
The Hotline
Trapped working a dead-end job, Erika fears there is no light at the end of the tunnel, until her environment puts her mental fragility to the test.
Company Town (festival version)
On the anniversary of General Motors' 100th year of manufacturing vehicles in Oshawa, Canada, the company announces it will be shuttering its plant in a year and the union mobilizes to fight to save jobs - and the future of the community - against huge odds.
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Best Canadian Film Award Screening!


This award recognizes the Canadian film which best meets CLiFF's purpose of telling stories of workers, unionized and non-unionized, thorough film by sharing the voice of those who seek justice on the job and dignity in the workplace.


Attendees of this screening will vote for the film they think deserves this year's Best Canadian Film Award. You'll get an email after the screening with instructions on how to cast your ballot.

In Farsi, the word "kar" means work. Mohammad has worked in Canada as a pizza delivery man, a driving instructor, and a taxi driver. With the rise of ride-sharing apps like Uber, he is now unemployed. A weekend drive around Scarborough, ON with his daughter prompts reflection on cars, labour, and family.

  • Year
    2019
  • Runtime
    8 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Canada
  • Director
    Sahar Golshan
  • Screenwriter
    Sahar Golshan
  • Producer
    Aram Collier, Joseph Chung
  • Cast
    Mohammad Golshan, Sahar Golshan
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