Witness the incredible resilience and unwavering spirit of children as they overcome challenges and find strength in unexpected places. Presented in partnership with Shine Global.

An Irani-Canadian girl rethinks her relationship with her heritage and unibrow when she is forced to make friends with the new girl at school. Public ContactNedda Sarsharnedda.sarshar@gmail.com

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Unibrow

An Irani-Canadian girl rethinks her relationship with her heritage and unibrow when she is forced to make friends with the new girl at school.

Four kids from the refugee camp in Bethlehem decide to visit the sea for the first time in their life. Public ContactLa Distributrice de Filmsserge@ladistributrice.ca

A Short Film About Kids

Four kids from the refugee camp in Bethlehem decide to visit the sea for the first time in their life.

While dealing with the loss of his father, 15-year-old Andrew struggles to support his grieving mother through her emotional turmoil. As his world slowly begins to fracture, Andrew searches for guidance and connection through his father’s record collection. Public ContactTobi Kyerematenghello@tobikyere.com

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While dealing with the loss of his father, 15-year-old Andrew struggles to support his grieving mother through her emotional turmoil. As his world slowly begins to fracture, Andrew searches for guidance and connection through his father’s record collection.

In this heartwarming short documentary we are introduced to a remarkable young girl whose spirit and determination defy all expectations. Makayla, a teenage girl, has spent her life grappling with a rare form of autism that rendered her essentially nonverbal. However, her parents, filled with unwavering belief in their daughter's potential, embarked on a transformative journey to discover the true depth of Makayla's inner world.

Makayla's Voice: A Letter to the World

In this heartwarming short documentary we are introduced to a remarkable young girl whose spirit and determination defy all expectations. Makayla, a teenage girl, has spent her life grappling with a rare form of autism that rendered her essentially nonverbal. However, her parents, filled with unwavering belief in their daughter's potential, embarked on a transformative journey to discover the true depth of Makayla's inner world.

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