Whistler Film Festival 2020

SHORTWORK 1

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13 films in package
BENJAMIN, BENNY, BEN
An unexpected event threatens to undo the job interview preparation of an anxious young man.
THE QUIETING
On the night before an important date, Maggie, 33 and newly queer, confronts her crushing anxiety and internalized homophobia.
INUIT LANGUAGES IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Ulivia explores what is accessible via the Internet in relation to Inuktitut, a complex language with several dialects, which varies from one generation to the next. Inuktitut is threatened by dominant languages, are there solutions so that these technologies are allies and not enemies?
THE LIGHTHOUSE MAN
A friendly giant struggles to adapt to the growth of the out-port fishing community he calls home.
YOU WIN USA VACATION RESORT
A pregnant Chinese girl escapes a raid by ICE in Los Angeles to preserve her American dream, only to find herself forced to look after a little Chinese boy.
THE DANGER IN FRONT / LE DANGER EN FACE
While observing life outside his shop, a barber thinks he sees someone who is after his life and his family. Confronted with imminent danger, the barber decides to react.
THE BATH / LE BAIN
A young father, finding himself alone for a few days with his five year old son due to his wife’s business trip, will have to confront his deepest fear.
Bonus Content: BENJAMIN, BENNY, BEN Q&A
Q&A with Paul Shkordoff, director of BENJAMIN, BENNY, BEN
Bonus Content: THE QUIETING Q&A
Q&A with Ali Liebert, the director and Sara Canning and Julia Sarah Stone, the stars of THE QUIETING
Bonus Content: THE LIGHTHOUSE MAN Q&A
Q&A with Matthew Walton, creator of THE LIGHTHOUSE MAN
Bonus Content: YOU WIN USA VACATION RESORT Q&A
Q&A with Georgia Fu, director of YOU WIN USA VACATION RESORT
Bonus Content: THE DANGER IN FRONT / LE DANGER EN FACE Q&A
Q&A with Alexis Chartrand, the director, and Patrick Francke-Sirois, the producer of THE DANGER IN FRONT / LE DANGER EN FACE
Bonus Content: THE BATH / LE BAIN Q&A
Q&A with Anissa Daoud, director of THE BATH / LE BAIN
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SHORTWORK 1


A collection of short films from all genres and countries. Presented with verve and limited only by their duration, these short films display the extraordinary talent, dynamism and creative exploration found in the work of some of the world’s most promising filmmakers.


Films within this program contain content which may be sensitive to some viewers. Please see individual film descriptions for specific details.

Mei is a young immature pregnant Chinese girl dreaming about becoming a real American. When the immigration police raid her maternity hotel, she escapes only to find herself stuck with a Chinese boy belonging to one of the other residents. Caught between taking responsibility for the boy or preserving her American dream, Mei learns the American experience is not all that she hoped for.
  • Year
    2019
  • Runtime
    20 minutes
  • Language
    English, Mandarin Chinese
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    Canadian Premiere
  • Note
    English and Mandarin Chinese languages with English subtitles
  • Director
    Georgia Fu
  • Screenwriter
    Georgia Fu
  • Producer
    Eve Symington, Rebecca Shuhan Lou, Pin Chun Liu
  • Cast
    Demi Ke, Ryan Keem, Dylan Huang
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