Vancouver Short Film Festival 2025

Program Three: Very High, Very Low [Virtual Screening]

Expired June 23, 2025 6:45 AM
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8 films in package
Sour Grapes
A group of wine-tour guides test out comedy material during their acts with dreams of making it big.
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Or Forever Hold Your Peace
A down-on-her-luck Maid of Honour—already on thin ice with the rest of the wedding party—must go to extreme lengths to save the Big Day after learning of the Best Man’s plan to sabotage the ceremony and profess his love for the bride.
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My Roommate Ahriman
A young Iranian-Canadian man comes to terms with his sexuality, and contends with the disconnection from his culture, while inadvertently cohabitating with an ancient Persian Spirit of Chaos.
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A Day In The (After)Life Of Diane Staples
When a ghost who's been haunting her office since she died there in 1984 is found by a documentary crew she learns of a decision she'll have to make that will change the course of her (After)Life forever.
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Leo
Get a chaotic first-hand glimpse into the frenzied mind of Leo Walker as he attempts to get a grip on what is universally known as possibly the most important night of a teenager’s life - PROM.
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What Are You Supposed To Do With Your Hands?
Kendra struggles to fit in at this noisy party, much to the chagrin of her guardian angel, a sharp-witted and sharp-beaked harpy, who really wants her to stop staring at her shoes.
Lost Media
In an alternate reality where Laika the Soviet space dog survives her mission, Amandine rushes to rescue her. Through their galactic journey she unravels Laika's calling, and delves into the cosmic bond between human and canine.
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Clementine
A shocking discovery delivers a life-or-death wake-up call for Clementine, as she finally gains the courage to confront a 20-year battle with bulimia. Armed with only adrenaline and her well-meaning fairy god person Donnie, Clemmie braves a broken health care system, hoping to find the help she so urgently needs.
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Welcome to Program Three: Very High, Very Low [Virtual Screening]! This is a virtual-only screening, taking place online via Eventive Virtual.


This Program includes:


Sour Grapes Directed by Ben Ball


Or Forever Hold Your Peace Directed by Tope Babalola

Nominated for: BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY


My Roommate Ahriman Directed by Nessa Aref

Nominated for: BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN

BEST PERFORMANCE - Francis Dowlatabadi


A Day In The (After) Life Of Diane Staples Directed by Katrina Reynolds


Leo Directed by Julian LeBlanc and Athena Russell


What Are You Supposed To Do With Your Hands? Directed by Larissa Thompson


Lost Media Directed by Rebeca Spiegel

Nominated for: BEST SCREENPLAY


Clementine Directed by Beth Evans

Nominated for: BEST DIRECTOR

BEST CANADIAN SHORT FILM

BEST PERFORMANCE - Allie Dunbar



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In an alternate reality where Laika the Soviet space dog survives her mission, Amandine rushes to rescue her. Through their galactic journey she unravels Laika's calling, and delves into the cosmic bond between human and canine.

  • Year
    2024
  • Runtime
    4:23
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    British Columbia, Canada
  • Genre
    Stop-Motion Animation
  • Awards
    Run N Gun: Vancouver's 48 Film Competition: Best Writing Winner and Nominated for Best Film, Best Art, Best Editing, Best Sound, and Best Director
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  • Director
    Rebeca Spiegel
  • Screenwriter
    Rebeca Spiegel
  • Producer
    Rebeca Spiegel
  • Cast
    Narrator: Chelsey Moore
  • Editor
    Rebeca Spiegel
  • Animator
    Rebeca Spiegel
  • Composer
    Kai Kubota-Enright
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