Nickel Independent Film Festival 2024

The Edge of Reality: Mind-Bending Films after Dark

Expired June 18, 2024 2:30 AM
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6 films in package
Human Resources
In this darkly comic stop motion animation, Andy goes to a recycling company where the secretary, Wanda, guides him through to the end.
Calamus Variations
The final installment of Newfoundland filmmaker Kenneth J. Harvey's experimental short series inspired by Walt Whitman. The film features a score by Andrew Staniland, played by cellist Vernon Regehr, set to a backdrop of abstract visual imagery reflecting on human relationships.
I Seek Your Help to Bury a Man
In 1870 Brazil, the lives of a doomed transgender woman, a mixed-race soldier, and an old woman determined to save her indigenous son intertwine against the backdrop of harsh societal and colonial injustices.
Variations in Light and Shadows
A condensed look at the beautiful shifting landscapes of Bay St. George, NL. A short but sweet journey through time.
Gags N' Gals: Male Order
Inspired by the works of Lucas Cranach the Elder, a Renaissance painter renowned for his vivid portrayals of mythological and religious themes, 'Gags N’ Gals: Male Order' reinterprets these classical images through a modern lens. This experimental short film explores the empowerment of female sensuality, presenting it as a powerful tool, and challenges historical narratives with its striking visual style.
Electra
In this incredible hybrid stop-motion and live action short, Electra revisits the vivid fantasy world of her 10th birthday mixing childhood memories with surreal visions of rebellion, sexuality, and unresolved familial emotions.
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A condensed look at the beautiful shifting landscapes of Bay St. George, NL. A short but sweet journey through time.

  • Runtime
    4 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Canada
  • Note
    Director: Roger Gallant; Cinematographer: Roger Gallant; Composer: Roger Gallant; Project Consultant: W. Evan Butler
  • Director
    Roger Gallant