NICKEL INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL ONLINE

Saturday 1pm: Honk

Expired June 20, 2022 3:30 PM
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7 films in package
Unboxed
From crib to coffin, we live our lives in boxes. With a masterful blend of live action and stop-motion animation, Unboxed poses the question, “but what if you’re not into squares?” Director: Sara Caldwell • USA
The Southern Wind
In the face of rural exodus, life seems to be dissolving in the village of Val Gagné, Ontario. The future is uncertain, but these Franco-Ontarian villagers are soon blessed with a wind of hope and renewal. Director: Aucéane Roux • Quebec
Hen
It’s a ritual we all know well: We return from the grocery store, put away the results of our modern hunting and gathering, and begin preparing our next meal. Our protagonist’s routine is suddenly disrupted, however, when his package of chicken presents him with an unexpected surprise. Director: Sathya Miele • USA
The Borer and the Basket
The ash trees of the Wabanaki Forest bear spiritual, ceremonial, and economic importance to Indigenous people in the area, but an invasive beetle species is currently decimating these trees and threatening a way of life. This film weaves personal stories with hard science, following the basket makers and scientists who are trying to preserve the forest before it’s too late. Director: Desmond Simon • New Brunswick
Dribble
A mutual passion for soccer threatens to drive a wedge between two brothers — unless they can find a way to for it to bring them closer together. Directors: Ali Lavarimonfared, Nazafarin Hassanpour • Iran
Honk
Amidst lockdowns and physical distancing, a bizarre encounter leads to an unusual but heartwarming relationship. Their story eventually attracts widespread media attention, and to people around the globe they become symbols of hope, love, and friendship during a time of overwhelming isolation and loss. We’re honoured to introduce acclaimed filmmaker and performer Cheryl Allison and Honk, celebrity goose. Director: Cheryl Allison • USA
A Tribute to Paul Pope
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Amidst lockdowns and physical distancing regulations, a bizarre encounter leads to an unusual but heartwarming relationship. Their story eventually attracts widespread media attention, and to people around the globe they become symbols of hope, love, and friendship during a time of overwhelming isolation and loss. We’re honoured to introduce acclaimed filmmaker and performer Cheryl Allison and Honk, celebrity goose. Director: Cheryl Allison • USA

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