Vancouver Short Film Festival

Programme One

Expired January 30, 2021 1:00 AM
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8 films in package
Ndagukunda déja
After meeting his Rwandan father in Montreal for the first time at 28 years old, Québécois journalist Sébastien Desrosiers sets off, in this 25th year anniversary of the genocide, on an existential quest to his ancestral land in search of answers.
ALIVE
A poetic expression exploring the beauty of being alive.
Plantonic
A unique relationship flourishes between an aspiring artist and a plant man growing in his garden.
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L'Arpège
After shutting herself off from the outside world a deaf pianist begins to perceive the sounds around her as rays of colour. Yet, this gift is not as radiant as it seems. Through connection and love, she navigates the treacherous waters of confidence and happiness.
A New Leash On Life
After one too many rage-filled outbursts, a magical talking dog must talk his owner out of having him put down.
Ben's Room
A toy navigates a long-forgotten crawlspace in search of his missing arm. A story of loss, wonder and childhood, told through the eyes of LEGO minifigure.
The Weight
In the throes of a deep depressive episode, a woman develops her own gravitational forcefield.
The Quieting
On the eve of life changing event, a newly queer woman in the throes of self-doubt and fear is confronted by an unexpected guest.
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Welcome to Programme One! This Programme includes:


Ndagukunda déjà directed by Sébastien Desrosiers and David Findlay

ALIVE directed by Wai Sun Cheng

Plantonic directed by Krit Komkrichwarakool

A New Leash On Life directed by Daniel Jeffery

L'Arpège directed by Joshua Maheu

Ben's Room directed by Conor Madill

The Weight directed by Andrew Gillingham

The Quieting directed by Ali Liebert


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After shutting herself off from the outside world a deaf pianist begins to perceive the sounds around her as rays of colour. Yet, this gift is not as radiant as it seems. Through connection and love, she navigates the treacherous waters of confidence and happiness.

  • Year
    2019
  • Runtime
    15:51
  • Country
    Canada
  • Director
    Joshua Maheu
  • Screenwriter
    Joshua Maheu
  • Producer
    Tanya Jutras
  • Cast
    Marie Duprez-Pannetrat as "Élyse", Natasha Quirke as "Audrey", Laura Ross as "Maude", Federico Angel as "Pascal"
  • Cinematographer
    Alexandre Pilon
  • Editor
    Jade Olson
  • Production Design
    Taryn Birkett
  • Composer
    Jean-Michel Blais
  • Sound Design
    Jordan Andrew
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