Lavazza IncluCity - Program Booklet 2022 by ICFF

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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 5

Institutional Letters Of Support

Michael Sparaco

This, Your Lagos

Linh Yen Thai

Koza Nostra

Peter Triantos

Eduardo e Monica

En Corps

とんび

Jakten På Tonetreet

Across the River And Into the Trees

The Railway Children Return

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6ix Art Outdoor Exhibit

Marcel The Shell With Shoes On

Alex Garant

Fatspatrol

Hallo Again - Ein Tag Für Immer

Drinkwater

Hum Do Hamare Do

La Casa Rossa

Baglilik Hasan

Calliari, Qc

Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story

Dans Une Semaine

Steadfast: The Messenger And The Message

Caitlin Taguibao

Gosia Komorski

“June” Jieun Kim

Clandestinos ArtBruno Smoky And Shalak Attack

David Anthony

Natasha Kudashkina

Jacquie Comrie

AlfAlfA

Que Rock

SHORT FILMS 74

GBC Short Films

Short Films Line-Up

ICFF YOUTH 82 Indigenous Film Series

Black History Month Film Series

SPECIAL THANKS 69

Partners & Sponsors

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I am pleased to extend my warmest greetings to everyone attending the 2022 Lavazza IncluCity Festival. This much-anticipated event, being held for the first time at The Distillery Historic District in Toronto, offers a wonderful opportunity to experience some of the best cinema from both Canada and around the world. I am certain that everyone in attendance will be entertained and engaged by the diverse selection of films being screened during this year’s edition of the festival, and that the many other events planned for the next three weeks –from panel discussions and visual arts exhibits to performances and gourmet tastings– will enhance the experience for everyone involved.

JUSTIN P.J. TRUDEAU The RT Hon., PC, MP, Prime Minister of Canada

I would like to thank the organizers for their hard work and dedication. You can take pride in your commitment to bringing the community together through the medium of film. Please accept my best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable experience.

Diversity is a fact, but inclusion is a choice. Our government knows that building an equitable society—one that is open, inclusive, and rights-based—takes hard work, thoughtful consideration, and engagement. This is why the Lavazza IncluCity Festival is so important. For over 10 years, the Lavazza IncluCity Festival has promoted intercultural understanding that fosters collaboration and engagement, while also highlighting the many different communities that make our country what it is today.

AHMED HUSSEN Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion

This event is a wonderful opportunity for people to enjoy a unique cinematic experience and discover films from Canada and around the world. With its innovative new festival concept, IncluCity will give Torontonians and guests a taste of the many diverse communities that call the city home. As Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, I would like to thank the ICFF and all the dedicated organizers, hard-working volunteers, and talented artists who brought the 2022 Lavazza IncluCity Festival to life. Enjoy the festival and stay safe!

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Sending my best wishes to everyone attending the Lavazza IncluCity Festival, taking place during the 11th ICFF! For many years, I’ve been attending the ICFF’s events and multicultural programs. Each year, they go above and beyond to celebrate the many diverse cultures that can be seen across Ontario. As a proud Canadian of Italian heritage, I believe our cultures and traditions define who we are, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with sharing them with each other.

MICHAEL TIBOLLO Hon., Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions

I’ve always believed that the more we celebrate our cultures, the easier it is to love and respect each other. Peace comes from understanding and sharing, out in the open for all to see and hear. Our government is proud to support the important work being done by the ICFF. Through this year’s festival, the ICFF is actively preserving our cultures and traditions, and is truly making Ontario a better place for everyone. I wish you all a wonderful festival!

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It gives me great pleasure to extend greetings and a warm welcome to everyone participating in the 11th edition of the ICFF and the 3rd edition of the Lavazza IncluCity Festival hosted by the ICFF. Best wishes to all attendees taking part in this unique summer experience focusing on architecture, music, design and cinema. It is a one of a kind film festival with an extensive lineup of the best of contemporary international films featuring a special "Focus Italia" series. There's something for everyone with captivating installations, visual art exhibits, live performances and much more. Through the power of the moving image, a true celebration of Canada's mosaic of cultures and heritages will take place at this event.

JOHN TORY Mayor of Toronto

The arts are an integral component of Toronto's cultural and economic fabric that enrich and enhance the lives of many. Throughout the pandemic, the arts and film have played a vital role in bringing people together and providing hope for residents as we navigate these challenging times. Events like the Italian Contemporary Film Festival not only bring a sense of hope and joy to people’s lives, but it also is our way of supporting the talent that is within our city. On behalf of Toronto City Council, I wish everyone an enjoyable and memorable event. Please accept my best wishes for continued success.

Watching a film on a big screen, in a communal space is an irreplaceable experience. That is why we are proud to support the Italian Contemporary Film Festival and the Lavazza IncluCity Festival! In a time of change, Canada has shown the many innovative and resourceful ways in which we make our audiovisual sector thrive. We have given the world many reasons to take notice of Canada and why we are a Partner of Choice.

CHRISTA DICKENSON Executive Director, Telefilm Canada

Telefilm continues to put the needs of Canadian talent and their work at the centre of its decisions. With our modernization efforts along with heightened priorities on equity, diversity and inclusion, and now eco-responsibility, Telefilm has taken major steps to ensure growth and success of the screen-based industry as we head back to cinemas to enjoy the films. Standing united, I want to thank and congratulate ICFF for continuing its work of uplifting a dynamic range of voices through films and celebrating the brilliance of Canadian content at home and around the world. As always, please continue to watch Canadian films wherever they are available and tell others to do the same!

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On behalf of the Consulate General of France in Toronto, it is with great honour to welcome everyone in attendance at the Lavazza IncluCity Film Festival, organized by ICFF in Toronto. "Felicitations" as we say in French, on building another successful and entertaining festival, especially after these challenging years. The Consulate General of France in Toronto is proud to support ICFF and their multicultural initiatives for the IncluCity Festival and promote contemporary creations from France. Bringing together people and films to educate and entertain audiences is what culture is all about.

TUDOR ALEXIS Consul General of France in Toronto

I wish every festival-goer a wonderful time enjoying the films and connecting with the people and cultures that are around us. Finally, I wish to thank all the festival organizers at ICFF, the volunteers, sponsors and partners. "Merci beaucoup !" for everything you do to make the festival possible. Best wishes for the future of ICFF and the IncluCity festivals.

On behalf of the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea, it is my great pleasure to extend greetings and a warm welcome to everyone attending this year's Lavazza IncluCity Festival. I would like to congratulate the Italian Contemporary Film Festival (ICFF) on the launch of its third annual edition of the Lavazza IncluCity Festival. The Korean Consulate is proud to celebrate this multicultural film festival that commemorates Canada's rich cultural mosaic, and offer festival-goers a unique opportunity to experience wonderful cinema.

DEUK HWAN KIM Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Toronto

I hope festival-goers enjoy the opportunity to connect with Toronto's diverse communities through the dynamic selection of films from all over the world. Finally. I would like to thank all of the organizers, sponsors, and participants for making the third annual Lavazza IncluCity Festival a great success.

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Welcome to this year’s Lavazza IncluCity Festival, which celebrates the multiculturalism of Toronto by featuring films from over 20 countries. Japan has been a part of ICFF’s Multicultural Program since last year. We are extremely pleased that this year’s festival in Toronto’s historic Distillery District will include the international premiere of the acclaimed Japanese film “Tonbi“ by ZEZE Takahisa. This event is supported by the Consulate General of Japan in Toronto, along with The Japan Foundation, Toronto, and the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. It is my sincere hope that attendants will fully enjoy the open air screening and also see it as an opportunity to learn more about Japan and its culture.

SASAYAMA TAKUYA

I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the organizers for realizing this important festival which promotes inclusion and diversity. Please enjoy the films.

Consul General of Japan in Toronto

On behalf of the Consul General of Ukraine in Toronto, I would like to extend my personal greetings to everyone attending the Lavazza IncluCity Film Festival. I would like to congratulate ICFF for organizing a successful film festival to showcase all the best of contemporary cinema. As this is our first year partnering with ICFF we are honoured by the decision to include Ukraine as a feature country of the festival. Given the challenges Ukraine and its people are facing, to be recognized for its cultural significance through the art of filmmaking is appreciated by the Ukrainian community. We are proud to support ICFF and IncluCity this year and for future events.

OLEKSANDR SHEVCHENKO Consul General of Ukraine in Toronto

I hope all festival goers come out to experience IncluCity’s cultural celebrations and experience a memorable night at the movies. Thank you to the ICFF and IncluCity's organizers and volunteers and for your support to Ukraine and its people.

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On behalf of the Federal Republic of Germany, it is my pleasure to welcome each and everyone attending the Lavazza IncluCity Film Festival. Congratulations to ICFF for organizing yet another fantastic film festival in Toronto! As long-standing partners of ICFF, we are proud to once again participate in their festival, a celebration of the diversity shared by both Canada and Germany. The German community appreciates your dedication to showcasing our cultural exports and to bringing exciting modern films from young German creatives to the big screen in Toronto.

THOMAS E. SCHULTZE Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Toronto

Lastly, I wish to thank all those involved in the planning and implementation of the IncluCity festival for their continued efforts to create significant cultural events that speak to all the many diverse communities of Toronto. I wish all attendees a memorable cinema experience with the many great films premiering at this festival!

From the Consulate General of the Republic of Türkiye in Toronto, it is my honour to extend a warm welcome to everyone attending the Lavazza IncluCity Film Festival planned by ICFF. We are thrilled about the return of the film festival after such a challenging few years. With its multicultural mandate, we are proud to be a long-time partner of ICFF and its events. Showcasing cultures with respect and an eye for detail through the best of contemporary film makes the IncluCity Festival a true celebration and promotion of diversity. We are honoured to have Turkish films and filmmakers showcased at the festival with the continued support of Yunus Emre Institute.

SINEM MINGAN Consul General of the Republic of Türkiye in Toronto

Sincere thanks to all the organizers, planners and volunteers at ICFF. Your efforts are the foundation for the success of the IncluCity Festival. To all movie-goers, I wish for an entertaining and educational experience. All the best to ICFF, IncluCity and their future events.

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The Lavazza Group is extremely excited about this brand-new concept of open-air movie entertainment in the heart of Toronto. The Lavazza IncluCity Festival will be the summer melting pot of different cultures, sharing the same passion for movies and arts. Toronto is now more than ever an international hub, with a very diverse population that calls this fantastic city, home. The Lavazza Group is very proud to be the presenting sponsor of this event which recognizes, supports, and celebrates inclusion and diversity; these values match perfectly with ours and they align with our company culture which has been fostering inclusivity for several years through a variety of corporate initiatives.

ANDREA CHIARAMELLO Vice President Sales Canada Lavazza Group BU Americas

We are very happy that ICFF was able to secure this historic district of Toronto to stage the Lavazza IncluCity festival and we are honoured for the opportunity to renew our partnership with the 2022 ICFF initiatives which year after year they keep exceeding expectations.

As one of Canada’s premier arts, culture and entertainment destinations - and on behalf of our 75+ local shops, artisans, restaurants and cafes - The Distillery Historic District is proud to welcome the Lavazza IncluCity Festival to our celebrated venue. The Distillery District has a long history of supporting and nurturing artists of all types, so when the ICFF approached us with the opportunity to host the 2022 IncluCity Festival, we couldn’t have imagined a more appropriate partnership. Something as unique as this outdoor film festival deserves a setting as unique as The Distillery District.

NADINE SINGH Manager of Events & Sponsorship, The Distillery Historic District

I am certain festival goers will be blown away by the transformation of Trinity Street into a magical outdoor (silent) cinema village, surrounded by our Victorian buildings, cobblestone streets and enchanting light canopies, and enjoying screenings and events in some of our renowned theatres and art galleries. We look forward to welcoming back Torontonians and visitors from around the world to experience the festival with us this summer.

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6IX ART OUTDOOR EXHIBIT From June 27 to July 16, the festival is excited to present a one-of-a-kind art exhibit titled 6IX Art Outdoors. The free-of-charge art installation along Gristmill Lane will feature 13 unique statues, standing over 8 feet tall, painted by some of Canada’s most talented multicultural artists.

MISSION STATEMENT The ‘6ix Art Outdoor’ is a constellation of ideas and messages: a place that opens onto a larger cultural and entertaining space, an exhibition that moves through multiple cultures and critically engages emerging ideas and pushes the boundaries of the definition of the art itself. The way that people experience arts and culture is changing, and so too is the type of creative and educational experiences they enjoy. We provide an inspiring and enriching visitor experience that celebrates artistic excellence by thoughtfully engaging a broad group of emerging and established artists and prioritizing diversity in all areas. The '6ix Art Outdoor' will serve as a public space with the goal of fostering intercultural and multicultural dialogue by promoting a more active engagement and awareness within the communities through the use of visual art. This Curator of 6ix Art Outdoor exhibit embraces the value of heritage showcased not only through the humanshape statue but, most importantly, through the artists and the cultural richness they embody: stories, ideas, emotions, desires, dreams, and hopes. We are aware that an exhibit plays only a small part in the complex process of promoting art, integration and the respectful coexistence of different communities and cultural practices. Nonetheless, I sincerely believe that this contribution has an extraordinary potential to challenge prejudice and stereotypes as well as create shared spaces and a sense of belonging.

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Alex Garant focused on Contemporary Figurative Op Art. Alex Grant is a painter that uses a unique style of combining graphic qualities with traditional methods. After a heart attack in 2012, Garant decided to pursue art full-time with a focus on the battle between the inner and outer self. Garant has worked with numerous institutions like the Museum of Art and History and has had her work featured online in Vice, The Huffington Post, and Buzznet. In 2020 she won the National Magazine Awards for Best Illustration.

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FATSPATROL Fathima Patrol is an illustrator and muralist who began drawing at a very young age. Patrol spent her summers in India with her grandparents where she was inspired by the Indian culture she was immersed in. Much of Patrol’s work features dark, bold, black lines. After completing her MA in sociology, Patrol became interested in public art and the magic of the interaction of accessible art. From there Patrol has had her work displayed in 10 different countries and in 2010 won the Sheikha Manal Young Artist Award.

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CAITLIN TAGUIBAO Based in Toronto, Caitlin Taguibao has spent her time working in urban gardens and organic farms while also being a freelance artist. Her murals and illustrations focus on the themes of agriculture and food. In June of 2020 Taguibao painted “Birds of a Feather” which showcases three Canadian geese on the York Street Steps. In September of 2020 her art was featured in the Block by Block project. Her art is inspired by plant lore and exploring her own personal growth throughout her life and self-reﬂection.

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GOSIA KOMORSKI Gosia is a Polish-Canadian artist with a passion for visual storytelling. Whether designing for a big public wall, or working on a small piece in the studio, Gosia is inspired by ornate symbols and patterns of identity. Through mixing patterns and using bold complimentary colours, she builds a visual language that is inclusive and relatable. Since her first public mural in 2015, Gosia has had the opportunity to paint on numerous public and private walls throughout the GTA and Mexico. Currently exploring a new series, Gosia is visually retelling life stories of inspiring women through patterns of their past, present and future identities.

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“JUNE” JIEUN KIM Since 2010 “June” Jieun Kim has showcased her work in notable galleries and prestigious events across the world. June is a painter, illustrator and ceramist, who creates colourful pieces and advocates for social justice causes through her public murals. June also recently partnered with Stella Artois to design their limited edition chaliceto celebrate the Lunar New Year. Born in Korea, June attempts to explore the immigrant experience through her work and by questioning the notions of “home” and where that may be.

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CLANDESTINOS ART-BRUNO SMOKY AND SHALAK ATTACK

Clandestinos Art are a husband-and-wife pair who paint murals in Toronto. Together the pair create art with inﬂuences of their Brazilian and Chilean culture which make for bold and colourful pieces. Bruno, known as “Smoky” has been painting since his childhood in his Sao Paulo neighbourhood. Smoky travelled across most of South America, The Dominican Republic, The United States, Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands before settling in Canada. His art uses rich-colouring and layering to make for unique compositions. Throughout his travels, Smoky received professional recognition and taught at many NGOs on the history of graffiti and its connections to at-risk youth. Shalak Attack is the co-founder and co-director of three international art collectives. She has produced multiple art exhibitions across the world. Through her art, Shalak focuses on bringing attention to endangered animals and the consequences of climate change by painting them as Spirit Animals. This leads to brightly coloured multi-dimensional pieces that are described as a psychedelic magical realism. Shalak also works with at-risk youth, women and communities as part of her art-reach.

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DAVID ANTHONY David Anthony is a mural artist based outside of Toronto who focuses largely on South Asian culture. Anthony began his journey as an artist designing and illustrating comic books. From there, his career has led him to paint murals in all kinds of styles -Rangoli, Bollywood, Truck art and many more. Anthony’s 6IXSIDE collection features famous athletes that played on Toronto teams such as Kyle Lowry, DeMar DeRozan, and Jose Bautista. Anthony has worked with clients across all industries creating personal pieces for their businesses.

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NATASHA KUDASHKINA Natasha Kudashkina moved to Prince Edward Island at the age of 17 creating her first collection of acrylic paintings. Since then, Kudashkina has settled in Toronto where her art now takes many forms–canvas, screen, concrete, and even human skin. Her artwork revolves heavily around themes of love, beauty, and community using bright colours to take the viewer into the own human mind. Kudashkina art has been featured in galleries, hotels and the walls of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

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JACQUIE COMRIE Jacquie Comrie is a Canadian muralist and painter. Her work focuses largely on the scientific use of colour and how it has an impact on the emotions of the viewer. Comrie creates her art with the purpose to combine mental well-being and contemporary design. The result is brightly coloured explosions of geometric shapes with organic movement and placement. Whether it be on buildings, large structures, or canvas, Comrie focuses on using her art to foster spaces that are needed to help those with mental illness.

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ALFALFA Nicolás Sánchez, known as AlfAlfA, is a Venezuelan muralist. Throughout his many travels, AlfAlfA has left murals in all the places he has visited. Spending over 10 years in art schools without obtaining a degree, AlfAlfA paints with a high degree of detail creating bold and impressive images. Painting directly out of a paint bucket, AlfAlfA creates large-scale murals of mythical creatures out of lines of differing thickness. AlfAlfA uses his art to create reﬂections of man to question their place and role in our urban world.

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QUE ROCK Quentin Commanda, known as “Que Rock” is a Nipissing First Nationborn artist. Quentin began his artistic journey when his mentors encouraged him to pursue his passion for painting. He soon developed a mature graffiti art style in which he utilizes traditional Indigenous styles and techniques to create striking images of animals and nature. Through his art Quentin showcases his ancestors' teachings while creating new spaces for people to come and enjoy art. Quentin has worked with several community-led organizations, painting murals all across Toronto.

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MICHAEL SPARACO Michael Sparaco is a Canadian contemporary artist who has been painting for 22 years. Through his art Michael wishes to exemplify passion and luxury. His art showcases the thoughtful layering of streaks, drips, splatters and smears creating an electrifying visual experience. In 2012 Michael opened iCandy Gallery in Toronto, gaining him recognition and opportunities to work with numerous high-class clients. His work has also been featured at the Art Gallery of Ontario. In 2018 he opened another gallery named Sparaco Contemporary also in Toronto.

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YEN LINH THAI Yen Linh Thai is a multidisciplinary artist, muralist, and illustrator. Her work explores the whimsical and is largely inspired by stories and storytelling. She strives to make art that exists between two and three dimensions. In recent years, Linh has expanded her practice to public art projects, creating artworks inspired by the communities they live in.

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PETER TRIANTOS Peter Triantos is an internationally acclaimed contemporary abstract artist who never stops evolving, and who’s focus is to create art that is unique and authentic. Peter rose to stardom through sold out Scope Art Basel exhibitions globally in Miami, New York City, Saratoga Springs, NY, Basel, Napa Valley, California, Auckland, Seoul Korea, and Hong Kong among many others. In addition to a few of his galleries in downtown Toronto and Yorkville, Peter’s spectacular art forms are part of many prominent public and important private collections around the world. Peter has collaborated with and his remarkable pieces were acquired by numerous renowned designers, developers and celebrities including Karl Lagerfeld, Drake, Nicole Scherzinger, Jeff Hamilton, Shaggy, Don Pooh, Tate McRae, and Jessie Reyez

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BEFORE YOU JUDGE A SHELL, WALK A MILE IN HIS SHOES!

What began as a short film collaboration between director Dean Fleischer-Camp and actor-comedian Jenny Slate has turned into something so much bigger and so much cuter than anyone could have predicted. Marcel the Shell with Shoes On came out in 2010 as a 3-minute mockumentary short following the life of a seashell named Marcel. After unprecedented success, Marcel has now gotten his own feature length film! This time the story follows Marcel as he ekes out a life alongside his grandmother Connie and their pet lint, Alan. Marcel laments his family’s mysterious disappearance, alluding to a tragedy that has withered a once thriving community down to only two survivors. A chance encounter with documentary filmmaker Dean brings Marcel’s story to millions; what ensues is a heartwarming story about the lengths we all go through to find ourselves.

DEAN FLEISCHER-CAMP Dean Fleischer-Camp is an award-winning filmmaker and New York Times best-selling author who gained notoriety, in 2010, with the release of his YouTube short film mockumentary series Marcel the Shell with Shoes On. He gained further notoriety for his controversial documentary film Fraud, released in 2016. He has directed for HBO, Adult Swim, Disney Interactive and Comedy Central.

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IF YOU GOT TO RELIVE THE SAME DAY, OVER AND OVER AGAIN, WHAT WOULD YOU DO DIFFERENTLY? HALLO AGAIN - EIN TAG FÜR IMMER

HELLO AGAIN

GERMANY | 2020 | GERMAN | SUBS ENGLISH | 92 MIN | COMEDY, ROMANCE PRODUCTION: Sommerhaus Filmproduktion, Warner Bros. Film Productions Germany DISTRIBUTOR: Warner Bros. Pictures Germany, Alfa Pictures CAST: Alicia von Rittberg, Edin Hasanovic, Tim Oliver Schultz, Emilia Schüle, Samuel Schneider ...

Zazie is a young, single woman living in a small flat with her two wacky roommates. None of them are interested in finding love; they simply enjoy their fun and free lifestyle. However, when Zazie receives an invitation to her childhood best friend’s wedding everything changes. Believing that the woman he is supposed to marry is completely wrong for him, Zazie tries her best to put an end to the festivities. But something strange starts to happen that forces Zazie to look more closely at her own life.

MAGGIE PEREN Maggie Peren was born in Stuttgart, Germany and studied German and English literature at the Ludwig Maximilians University in Munich. In 2004 she received a German Film Prize award for her film Napola - Elite für den Führer. “Vergiss Amerika“ won 1st prize at the Munich Film Festival for Best Screenplay and 2nd prize at the Studio Hamburg Film Awards. She also won the Grimme Prize for her screenplay for the film RAF Phantom (2000). Her first feature film was Change of Position (2007). Her 2010 film Colour of the Ocean premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and won her Best New Director at the Munich Film Festival.

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CAN TWO SELF-DESCRIBED OUTSIDERS COME TOGETHER TO FORM THE COMMUNITY THEY’VE ALWAYS BEEN LOOKING FOR? DRINKWATER

DRINKWATER CANADA | 2021 | ENG | SUBS N/A | 112 MIN | COMEDY PRODUCTION: Suitcase Charlie Films CAST: Eric McCormack, Louriza Tronco, Daniel Doheny, Jordan Burchett, Alex Zahara, Chloe Babcock

Mike Drinkwater considers himself a bit of an outsider. While his jobless father, Hank, makes money off insurance fraud schemes, Mike has to navigate the awkward teenage experience alone. To make matters worse, high school bully Luke Ryan and his father Wesley are a constant source of problems for the Drinkwaters. However, when Wallace, a young American girl, moves in next door Mike’s life is changed forever. Deciding to help Mike train for an upcoming cross-country race provides Wallace with the perfect opportunity to learn about life in remote British Columbia. Through their shared experiences of feeling like outsiders, Mike and Wallace discover what it really means to belong. With nods to John Hughes, this charming coming-of-age story is laugh-out-loud funny and a wonderful exploration of friendship and believing in yourself.

STEPHEN CAMPANELLI Stephen Campanelli is an Italian-Canadian filmmaker who traces his love affair with film back to the stories of his mother sneaking into theatres during WWII. A lifelong fan of the critically acclaimed actor and director Clint Eastwood, Stephen worked on Eastwood’s film crew in the Camera and Electrical Department, becoming the right hand and go-to cameraman of the director for over 20 years. He made his directorial debut with the film Momentumin 2015, followed by his second feature, Indian Horse, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2017. In 2019 he directed the thriller-noir, Grand Isle, and in 2021 he released his fourth film, Drinkwater.

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN AN ORPHAN ADOPTS A COUPLE OF PARENTS, JUST TO MAKE A WOMAN FALL IN LOVE WITH HIM? HUM DO HAMARE DO

Are blood ties the only way to define a family? An identical surname? Or to live under the same roof? Hum Do Hamare Do challenges the very notion of a functioning household. It calls into question the true values of what unites and defines a family. In this comedy film, protagonist Dhruv Shikhar is an orphan who has overcome all odds but is in desperate need of a family; Anya Mehra, the woman he is in love with, wants to marry a man who has a “sweet family” and a dog. In his quest for a couple of fake parents he finds Purshottam Mishra and Dipti Kashyap, who have a history of their own, and adopts them as his real guardians. Despite this solution, the question remains: will Dhruv be able to persuade Anya to marry him, with the whole façade he has put on?

ABHISHEK JAIN Director Abhishek Jain, born in Ahmedabad, India, graduated from the University of BK Majumdar Institute of Business Administration in 2006 and gained a degree in filmmaking from Whistling Woods International in 2008. He began his career by working as a radio jockey on Radio Mirchi, and in 2010, founded CineMan productions, making his debut film Kevi Rite Jaishin in 2012, winning the award for Best Director and Best Film at the BIG Gujarati Entertainment Awards, and at the 12th, and 14th Annual Transmedia Gujarati Screen & Stage Award. In 2016, Jain announced that CineMan Productions will co-produce three Gujarati films with Phantom Films, each directed by Jain himself. These films received national recognition and were awarded the National Film Award for Best Feature. Only recently, in 2021, was Jain on board to create the Hindi comedy-drama Hum Do Hamare Do.

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THE FIGHT BETWEEN TRADITION AND MODERNITY LA CASA ROSSA

Roberto Peroni was an extreme athlete and adventurer from Italy who holds the world record for crossing the Greenland ice sheet on foot. What Peroni wasn’t expecting was to fall deeply in love with Greenland, deciding to both stay and dedicate his time to saving the local population by opening the Red House. The Ivis tribe has all but lost their way of life which has led many down paths of alcoholism and suicide. In desolate Tasiilaq, Peroni’s Red House works with the locals to revive their traditions and way of life that has been practiced for hundreds of years, while opening its doors to sustainable tourism. In a beautiful and unforgiving landscape, the small town of 3000 people faces the biggest challenge in its history: the future.

FRANCESCO CATARINOLO Francesco Catarinolo is an Italian director, writer, and visual effects supervisor. Catarinolo has years of experience in the audiovisual industry, first beginning his career in advertising. Unfulfilled with his career choice, Catarinolo moved to the filmmaking industry and since then has directed countless commercial shoots for companies such as Tic Tac, Oreo, and Decathlon. His first film as director was in 2013, a short animated film titled Frank Einstein. His most successful film La casa rossa (2021) has won him three awards at the Trento Film Festival in the categories of the Audience Award, the Cassa Rurale di Trento Solidarity Award, and the Lizard Award.

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WOULD YOU PUT YOUR DREAMS ON HOLD TO FIGHT FOR YOUR HOME? BAGLILIK HASAN

Making his living from gardening and farming on the land he inherited from his father, Hasan tries to get rid of the power pole that is going to be installed in the midst of his land. But this unexpected obstacle doesn’t distract him from an important event in which he’s about to take part: after a three-year wait, he has finally been chosen to make the pilgrimage to Mecca alongside his wife Emin. But as all fellow believers are aware, pilgrims can only make their way to this sacred place once they have obtained the blessing of all those they have wronged. And for Hasan, this will prove a particularly onerous task and one that will challenge his identity, faith and past.

SEMIH KAPLANOGLU Semih Kaplanoglu is a Turkish producer, screen writer and director. He began his career in film as an assistant cameraman. His debut feature film was in 2001 titled Herkes Kendi Evinde. The film went on to win multiple awards. Kaplanoglu won Best Director for the film at the Singapore International Film Festival. Shortly after he established his own film production company, Kaplan Film. His second feature film Melegin Düsüsü (2004) again garnered the director multiple nominations at prestigious film festivals and won Best Film in the National Competition at the Ankara International Film Festival. Kaplanoglu has also written many articles about film and the industry which have been translated into dozens of languages. His most recent film Baglilik Hasan(2021) has received critical acclaim and was presented at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.

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JULY 7TH 7:00 PM

THE LANGUAGE OF MUSIC-QUEBEC AND ITS ARTISTS CALLIARI QC

After a remarkable and successful 30-year career in heavy metal and Italian-language world music, Montreal singer/songwriter Marco Calliari is ready to undertake his next creative challenge: writing and releasing music in French. Alongside a few of his peers–Paul Cargnello, Kathia Rock and Mamselle Ruiz–Calliari questions the Quebec music industry’s practices and policies regarding language. Can songwriters from Quebec’s cultural, linguistic and Aboriginal plurality carve out a place for themselves in the music industry of Quebec? Or is it time for industry leaders and decision makers to re-evaluate their priorities?

ANITA ALOISIO Anita Aloisio is an Italian-Québécois-Canadian filmmaker. Earning a BA in communications and then a masters in 2016 in Media Studies, Aloisio’s documentaries focus on the immigrant experience and what it means to be Italian in Quebec and the intricacies of language and culture. Aloisio’s Italian heritage permeates much of her filmmaking. Her first film Straniera Come Donna —A Woman, a Stranger(2002) follows the immigration experience of women of Italian origin in Quebec and the influences of their traditions and culture. She has most recently founded the Alliance Donne Italian Women of Québec, which aims to represent and recognize the contributions of Italian women in various industries.

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THE VOICE OF GOSPEL AND THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT.

REMEMBER ME: THE MAHALIA JACKSON STORY USA | 2022 | ENGLISH | DRAMA, BIOPIC PRODUCTION: Ericka Nicole Malone Entertainment CAST: Ledisi, Columbus Short, Janet Hubert, Corbin Bleu, Keith D. Robinson

Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson was an international singing sensation. She began her singing career in the churches of New Orleans and made her way to be the first gospel recording artist to tour Europe. In a time when civil unrest was high, Jackson's iconic voice leant herself to spreading the message of the civil rights movement, becoming close friends with Martin Luther King Jr. In a world full of mounting pressure in her career and the social-political landscape of America, Jackson faces challenges like no other and overcomes them the only way she knows how: with her voice.

DENISE DOWSE Denise Dowse is an American actress and director. Dowse began her acting career in 1989 and has acted in countless major film and television productions. She has made appearances on popular television series like Seinfeld, Full House, Law and Order, and Grey’s Anatomy. Dowse’s first film was in 1990 when she played Channing in Coldfire. From there, Dowse acted in countless other films including the Oscar-winning film Ray (2004). Dowse’s directorial debut was in 2004 with her short film Reflections: A Story of Redemption, following the interactions of a homeless man and the man who offers him some change. Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story (2022) will be Dowse’s first feature-length film as director.

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WITHIN A WEEK, ROBERTO MUST DELIVER TO HIS EDITOR AN ORIGINAL AND SUCCESSFUL LOVE STORY AND PUT THE PUZZLE OF HIS LIFE IN ORDER. DANS UNE SEMAINE

Roberto Gutierres Romano is a successful author... or at least he was. He experienced some modest success with his "fantasy" books, but in the last three years his works have left something to be desired. Now, in the midst of the pandemic, he finds himself at home alone and jobless. Meanwhile, his editor Michael receives a call from Edith, an old acquaintance and, also the head of a big film studio that's looking for a writer to create a fresh new romcom screenplay. Knowing that Roberto has come up short as of late,Michael tries to propose other people for the job,but the studio insists on Roberto. Roberto has oneweek to write and deliver an original screenplay idea to 'wow' the people at NetView, but things may become complicated.

ROBERTO ZORFINI A graduate of the Istituto di Stato per la Cinematografia e la Televisione Roberto Rossellini (National Film School in Rome), Zorfini started his career in Italy very early, as cameraman for RAI (Italy's public TV channel) from 2000 to 2010. In 2010, Roberto decides to settle in Montreal. Known for his great sense of aesthetics and his talent in storytelling, for him, creating is not a job, it's his life! Roberto is also director and co-owner of TOTALLY UNNECESSARY PRODUCTIONS inc. with whom he directed a short film: An ordinary adventure and cowrote, directed and co-produced his first feature film: Within a week.

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THE REMARKABLE STORY OF THE WOMAN THAT FOUNDED BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN CANADA STEADFAST: THE JEAN AUGUSTINE STORY

STEADFAST: THE MESSENGER AND THE MESSAGE CANADA| 2022 | ENGLISH | SUBS N/A | 57 MIN | DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION: Expressive Pluralism Films, Electric Mango Film Company, Studio East Films DISTRIBUTOR: Lite It Up CAST: Jean Augustine, Joseph Marcell, Justin Trudeau

Steadfast: The Messenger and the Message is a heartwarming documentary film that follows the life and career of the Honourable Dr. Jean Augustine. As the first Black Canadian woman to serve as a federal Minister of the Crown and Member of Parliament, Dr. Augustine remains an immense source of pride and inspiration to the future young leaders of Canada. Her political career spans 12 years and she is widely recognized and applauded for the efforts she made towards equality, multiculturalism and social justice advocacy.

FAHIM HAMID A filmmaker with a passion for all things Canadian, Fahim Hamid Ali has devoted his artistic journey to uncovering subjects pertinent to life in the country. His previous works Maple Morning and Magical Milton earned rave reviews from critics, and he is celebrated today as one of most active filmmakers of South Asian origin within Canada. Fahim's approach to filmmaking builds on his three decade career as a renowned painter and calligraphy artist, having held exhibitions and displays all across the world, including the Vatican, Paris and London.

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HON. JEAN AUGUSTINE Augustine served on the boards for many organizations and institutions like York University, The Hospital for Sick Children, the Stephen Lewis Foundation, the Harbourfront Corporation, and served as the National President of the Congress of Black Women in Canada. In all her work Augustine always placed an emphasis on those who were impacted by social, socioeconomic, and racial factors. This was especially true during her time as the chair of the Metro Toronto Housing Authority which provided over 300,000 people with affordable housing.

To be the first in anything is a feat worthy of celebration. Winning a gold medal at the Olympics, receiving a Nobel Peace Prize. But to be the first African-Canadian woman to be elected to the house of Commons is a pivotal moment in Canadian history only one person can claim. That person is the Honourable Dr. Jean Augustine. In a career that has spanned over multiple decades, Jean Augustine continues to advocate for social justice with grace and fortitude that is so distinctly Augustine. In her early years Augustine was a bright student living with her grandmother in her home of St. George’s, Grenada. Before immigrating to Canada in 1960, Augustine was already a qualified teacher and completed her master’s in education while in Canada. In a testament to her care and compassion for others, working in education seemed to be the most logical path. Augustine had the ability and care to shape young lives and aid them in their educational journey. Throughout her educational career, what Augustine never lost focus of was supporting community efforts.

The year of 1993 was the year that changed everything for Canadian politics as Augustine was elected to the House of Commons as the first African-Canadian woman to do so. But Augustine did not stop there. Being part of Parliament unleashed an added sense of urgency in Augustine as she championed countless bills once again protecting the disadvantaged and receiving unanimous support for landmark decisions. One of her most notable

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successes in Parliament was passing legislation to designate February as Black History Month in Canada. But Augustine’s career hasn’t stalled since her days in parliament. Augustine continues to make an impact wherever she goes. The Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women’s Empowerment focuses on supporting young girls to develop their full potential through programs aimed at raising selfesteem and making an active difference in their communities. Augustine also has other schools, organizations, parks and awards named in her honour. To be first is the most desired result in most things in life. However, to be the first was never Augustine’s goal. Her goal was to find ways to best help those in the communities around her. It didn't matter if it was people in her old riding of Etobicoke-Lakeshore or impoverished communities on the other side of the world, Augustine was prepared to do the work. To consistently fight for a

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cause as long as she has is a commendable feat and combined with her personal life of raising two daughters with the demands of a political career, Jean Augustine has continued to prove that social justice is a true benefit to us all. What we can all learn from Jean Augustine is that sometimes to be a part of history, you have to be the one to make it.

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HOW CAN THREE DISTINCT SOCIAL CLASSES BRING LAGOS TOGETHER?

THIS, YOUR LAGOS NIGERIA | 2022 | ENG | SUBS N/A | 96 MIN | DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION: New Nigeria Cinema Ltd and Waxbill Productions CAST: William Ashbee

Two years ago William Ashbee lived and worked in Lagos. When he returns for a visit he decides he wants to learn as much as he can about this city and Nigeria, as a whole. He realizes the best way to do this is to live out the lives of three Nigerians, each over a 24-hour period. Each day will represent the lifestyle of one of Lagos’ three distinct social classes: the poor, the middle class and the wealthy elite. Part one sees William living the lives of two agberos (hustlers) in the ghettos of Oshodi.

WALE OJO Wale Ojo is a British-Nigerian actor who gained popularity for his role in the 1995 film Hard Case, directed by Guy Ritchie. It is a 20 minute short film that precedes the ‘98 film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. In 2012, Ojo won an award at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards for his role in the film Phone Swap. This Your Lagos marks Ojo’s first foray into documentary filmmaking but is his second as film director.

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SAVED BY A RAGTAG GROUP OF MAFIOSOS, IGNORANCE IS BLISS

When Vlada Koza, a Ukrainian woman, unexpectedly becomes a grandmother she travels to Sicily, from her home in the Carpathian mountains, to stay with her daughter. While her daughter appreciates the gesture, Vlada is suffocatingly attentive. Without hesitation her daughter kicks her out, leaving her to navigate Sicily alone and penniless. A chance encounter makes her the unlikely governess of the Don Fredo family, a dysfunctional mafia family struggling to evolve in a modern world. Within the walls of Villa Laganà, Vlada’s desire to care for people brings a palpable feeling of well-being to the discordant Don Fredo family.

GIOVANNI DOTA Giovanni Dota grew up in Ponticelli, on the outskirts of Naples. With a Master’s Degree from the Cinema, Television and Cinematography School of Naples, Dota’s career began with his short film thesis Inferno 18. He has worked as showrunner and assistant director for several short films, transitioning into television with the show Gomorrah. In 2015 he directed the short film Tutto quello che non ci siamo detti, which won several awards in Italy. He currently studies Film Direction at the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Rome. In 2018 his short film Until the End was selected to premier at the Venice International Film Critics Awards.

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WHEN OPPOSITES ATTRACT, IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO TEAR THEM APART.

EDUARDO E MONICA

Set in the 1980s against the backdrop of Brasília, the capital city of Brazil, this romantic comedy follows the story of college student Monica and highschool student Eduardo as they navigate love and loss. Inspired by the song of the same name by Brazilian band Legião Urbana, Monica e Eduardo is a heartwarming story of how even our greatest differences can bring us together. Despite a large age gap and vastly different interests, protagonists Monica and Eduardo cannot ignore the intense chemistry that exists between them; do they give up on a once in a lifetime love or do they fight for what they want?

RENE SAMPAIO René Sampaio graduated from the University of Brasília with a degree in Journalism and Advertising. His 2000 short film Sinistro (Sinister) won several awards at both the Brasília Film Festival and Gramado Film Festival. A lifelong love of Brazilian band Legião Urbana has influenced and inspired Sampaio to write and direct two separate films based on songs by the same name, the first being Faroeste Caboclo (Brazilian Western). This film brought international attention to Sampaio after it premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2013. He is also an Emmy nominated director for his work on the TV show Impuros.

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TIME HEALS BROKEN BONES BUT MUSIC AND DANCE HEAL THE SOUL. EN CORPS

A professional classical dancer, Elise suffered a serious injury during a performance. At only 26 years old, she learns from the doctors that the damage is irreversible and that she must put an end to her promising career. To not completely drop out of her favourite universe, dance, the young woman quickly becomes close to a troupe she met by chance. With the opposite practice of what she has known until then, far from stress and intensive workouts, Elise finds herself growing close to a contemporary dance company. This new way of dancing will allow her to find a new impetus and way of life.

CEDRIC KLAPISCH Cédric Klapisch (born September 4th, 1961, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France), is a French film director. He studied cinema at the University of Paris III: Sorbonne Nouvelle as well as the University of Paris VIII. In later years, Klapisch attended film school at New York University. During the ‘80s, he started to shoot short films such as In Transit or Ce Qui me Meut. Subsequently, he began working as a scriptwriter and later became a director for feature films. Starting off directing nature documentaries for French television, Klapisch then began shooting fiction feature films. Klapisch devised a low-budget production, L’Auberge Espagnole (The Spanish Apartment), which became his greatest box-office success.

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WHEN THE LOVE OF A FATHER IS BIGGER THAN ANY OBSTACLES IN HIS WAY とんび

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Yasuo grew up an orphan so he knows the importance of a loving family and wants to provide his son, Akira, with the best life possible. Happily married to the love of his life, working a steady job and raising a son are Yasuo’s greatest accomplishments. However, when a tragic accident changes everything and leaves Yasuo with a devastated son and a life turned upside down he must rise to the occasion and provide a stable life for Akira, as he always promised he would.

TAKAHISA ZEZE Takahisa Zeze is a Japanese film director and screenwriter who began his career by making experimental films in the late 1980s. Famous for writing his own scripts, Zeze has been quoted as saying “I try to show relationships, I make films about love...what are the feelings of the people...it's this development that interests me.” While the subject matter of his films is often quite serious, Zeze is renowned for creating stories that capture the audience's attention. Several of his films including The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine and The 8-Year Engagement have won awards at film festivals around the world.

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ONE MAN’S SEARCH FOR THE PERFECT SOUND WILL LEAD HIM ON THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME. JAKTEN PÅ TONETREET

THE QUEST FOR TONEWOOD NETHERLANDS | 2021 | ITA, BOS, ENG | SUBS ENG | 90 MIN | DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION: Norsk Fjernsyn, Monday Production, BALDR Film DISTRIBUTOR: KinoSmith Inc. CAST: Eliza Chadwick, Gaspar Borchardt, Sibylle Fehr-Borchardt, Stefano Conia, Janine Jansen, Mirko Vukelijic

Italy-based violin maker (luthier) Gaspar Borchardt has one passion: crafting the most beautiful sounding violin in the world. Hoping to make a violin as prestigious as a Stradivarius, Borchardt has his sights set on the perfect wood found in only one location: a remote forest in the Balkans. Nestled between Bosnia and Serbia lies a forest of maple trees but Borchardt’s journey to procure the wood will not be an easy one. Tied up in the politics and conflicts of the area, he will have to navigate so much more than just the winding, remote roads and forests of rural Bosnia. Recognizing that the trees are worth their weight in gold, Borchardt is determined despite the many obstacles he encounters on the way. Perfect for classical music lovers and adventure seekers, this high-stakes treasure hunt is as exciting as it is inspiring!

HANS LUKAS HANSEN Hans Lukas Hansen is a Norwegian filmmaker and producer at Norsk Fjernsyn, a production company he founded in 2013. He began his studies at Volda College in Norway specializing in animation and documentary filmmaking. Since the start of his career, Hans has won three Gullruten Awards (“the Norwegian Emmy”), making his directorial debut with Med flagget på brystet (With the Flag on His Chest, English title) in 2006. The Quest for Tonewood debuted at the El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt, in 2021.

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IF LIFE GIVES YOU A SECOND CHANCE, WOULD YOU TAKE IT? ACROSS THE RIVER AND INTO THE TREES

ACROSS THE RIVER AND INTO THE TREES UK | 2022 | ENG | SUBS N/A PRODUCTION: Tribune Pictures CAST: Liev Schreiber, Just Hutcherson, Danny Huston, Matilde De Angelis, Sabrina Impacciatore, Laura Morante, Maurizio Lombardi, Alessandro Bressanello, Alessandro Parrello, Giovanni James Bertoia, Andrea Pergolesi, Stella Sabbadin

After surviving World War II, American war-hero Colonel Richard Cantwell begins his journey in a new post-war era. Internally, he is plagued by the horrors he witnessed and the friends he lost. After being recently diagnosed with a terminal illness, the colonel makes his way to Venice to have a quiet weekend of solitude. While driving through the city with his military driver, visiting all the places that haunt his mind, Cantwell has a chance encounter with a 'one of kind woman'. As his plans unravel, so does his lack of belief in the chance to begin again. Based on the 1950 novel by Ernest Hemingway, this is a story about love, war, and hope in which Cantwell discovers that life has fleeting moments and it is up to you to make the most of the time you have left.

PAULA ORTIZ Paula Ortiz is a Spanish director, writer, and producer. Ortiz went to the Autonomous University of Barcelona and gained a master’s degree in writing for cinema and TV. Ortiz began to produce a number of short films until her debut film the Chrysalis (2011). She won the Pilar Miró Prize for Best New Director for Chrysalis and was also nominated for 3 awards at the 2012 Goya Prizes, again for Best New Director. Following these incredible achievements, Ortiz went on to win the FEADORA International Prize for Women’s Criticism. In 2015, her film La Novia (The Bride) won Best Director and Best Drama at the 3rd edition of the Premios Feroz Awards. She is a member of the Assembly of Women Film-makers of Spain and is the co-founder and vice-president of the European Women Audiovisual Network.

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THERE ARE MANY STATIONS ALONG THE JOURNEY OF LIFE - YOU JUST NEED TO HOP OFF IN ORDER TO FIND YOUR ADVENTURE!

THE RAILWAY CHILDREN RETURN UNITED KINGDOM | 2022 | ENG | SUBS N/A | - MIN | DRAMA PRODUCTION: StudioCanal UK DISTRIBUTOR: StudioCanal UK CAST: Jenny Agutter, John Bradley, Sheridan Smith, Tom Courtenay, Beau Gadson, Jessica Baglow, Austin Haynes, Gabriel Freilich, Kenneth Aikens, Eden Hamilton, Jude Grillo, Neil Hurst

London in the midst of World War II is becoming increasingly unsafe; the Watts children - Lily, Pattie and Ted are therefore sent by their mother to the small Yorkshire village of Oakworth. After some time, the children settle into their quiet life in the countryside with the help of their Governess Bobby Waterbury, her daughter Annie and her grandson Thomas. One day, the children discover an injured American soldier hiding out in the railyard at Oakworth Station, thrusting them on a dangerous adventure to help Abe find his way back home.

MORGAN MATTHEWS Morgan Matthews is a BAFTA award-winning documentary director who founded the production company Minnow Films in 2006. His early work includes the BAFTA nominated film Taxidermy: Stuff the World, the RTS nominated series My Crazy Parents and the BAFTA, RTS and Grierson nominated feature-length documentary film Beautiful Young Minds. His 2008 documentary The Fallen, about British servicemen and women who were killed in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, was named best documentary at the RTS awards and won two BAFTAs including Best Factual Director. In collaboration with directors Ridley Scott and Kevin Macdonald, Matthews worked on the documentary film Britain in a Day which consists of short clips filmed and submitted by the general public. The Railway Children Return is Matthews' latest feature length film, the sequel to the beloved 1970 film The Railway Children.

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GBC SHORT FILMS ICFF welcome George Brown College’s Media & Performing Arts for a take-over of its Spirit Cinema located in the heart of the Distillery District. ICFF is a huge believer in the educational value cinema has and proudly supports student films as they begin their creative journeys in the industry. Students will have the opportunity to introduce their film before it is presented on the large high quality LED screen. ICFF and George Brown have been working together in the selection of the short films, choosing the best of what the young talents had to offer!

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HELL’S JACKET JORGE PATIÑO - 9 min 52 sec

JULY 5TH 8:15 PM

Chloe goes to a local thrift shop. She buys an awesome leather jacket and once she tries it on, she realizes it's a portal to Hell. There, she'll find out that doing a deal with the Devil could get her what she most desires in her life, but everything comes with a price.

UNRECOGNIZABLE CHRISTOPHER SPORICH - 10 min

Elizabeth who, when her fiancé returns from the military, begins to have doubts about the changes in him. This film tackles the question of how well do we actually know those we love?

NAKED DANIELA ROJO - 12 min 57 sec

Out of pure desperation to be sexually experienced, 17-year-old Alanna meets up with an older boy for sex. However, she soon discovers that her vagina can talk - literally. It has a voice. And it demands to be respected!

WALKMAN ISABELLA GUEDES - 10 min 15 sec

While working at night on her new artificial intelligence project, an enthusiastic programmer asks the janitor to use one of her projects as a test run, causing many comic and reflective moments.

TAMBAL NICOLYNNE BONOAN - 8 min 01 sec

A diabolical Philippine mythical creature gets in between two sisters out of its desperation to live in the human world. They will do anything to be a part of our world

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In Association With: George Brown College Starring: ANGELINE JOVEN , JEREMAINE LUBER , JEANALLE SUICO Story by: NICOLYNNE BONOAN Directed by: NICOLYNNE BONOAN Cinematographer: ALEC HOLBROUGH Production Designer: KIANA PATTING Producer: LAURA MONTOYA Assistant Director: LINN KONG Editor: MARCO PAGANELLI Music by: KABIR MOHAN AGARWAL Executive Producer: TRENT SCHERER, RAMON DELGADO

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BIKE YOURSELF PEDRO VIANNA - 9 min 45 sec

Most cyclists in Toronto are white men, but the pandemic prompted a huge increase in cycling, diversifying the activity's demographics. Bike Yourself looks at 3 compelling characters to understand the challenges and how people are organizing to feel safer in Toronto.

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NICOLA TESLA, THE MAN FROM THE FUTURE A. PARRELLO - 14 min - Italy/UK

Nikola Tesla is set to present his innovative alternating current system to the world, after declining a huge sum of money for his patent. However, something happens that will alter the history of humanity and technological progress. Is Tesla a wizard or revolutionary genius from the future?

WHERE THE LEAVES FALL XIN ALESSANDRO ZHENG - 16 min Italy/China

Giacomo, a young secondgeneration Italian-Chinese student, travels to the Chinese county of Wencheng to bring back the ashes of his late father. Here, in his parents' hometown, he stays with his grandfather, who becomes a guide towards forgotten paths of his culture of origin, far removed from his life in Europe.

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ALAA MAHMOUD - 13 min

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While at a sleazy shopping square, two unusual teenagers from polar opposite backgrounds execute their master plan to steal a bra for one of their girlfriends.

After the great war has destroyed the city, only a man and a woman from the opposite parties remain. Both have to live in conflict between fighting and living in peace.

Tom is a young trader in a London bank, whose recent performance has put his job on the line. When the first plane hits the World Trade Center on the morning of September 11th 2001, Tom jumps into the biggest trade of his life. Inspired by a true story.

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DANIA BDEIR - 16 min Lebanon/France

MATTIA EPIFANI - 15 min Italy/Greece

GABRIELLE MOURET - 6 min France

Mohammad is a crane operator working in Beirut. One morning he volunteers to take on one of the tallest and notoriously most notoriously cranes in Lebanon. Away from everyone’s eyes, he is able to live out his secret passion and find freedom.

An Orthodox monk who lives in a monastery perched in the mountains of Greece is immersed in an austere life, made of age-old rites, prayers and great silences. He cultivates an irrefutable passion for luxury and high fashion but everything changes when he decides to make a selfie video in the privacy of his room.

Someone wake up somewhere and is carried away by his daily life.

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CRISTIAN ANGELO NIGRO - 16 min Canada

SUZANNAH MIRGHANI - 20 min Sudan/Qatar

ALIREZA GHASEMI, RAHA AMIRFAZLI - 15 min - Iran

In this homage to Italian road trip comedies, a doctor in possession of the elixir of life decides to pass it down to his reluctant goddaughter, Rose. However, chaos ensues when she, in turn, must prove herself by healing an elderly woman who has chosen that day to die.

An arranged marriage in a cotton-farming village in Sudan. Does 15-year-old Nafisa have a choice?

Saaghi and her two friends have come to the largest park in Tehran to take pictures of the once-in-acentury total eclipse announced later in the afternoon. As the sun disappears, Saaghi sees something that should have stayed hidden.

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GRÉGORY ROBIN - 9 min France

GIOVANNA LOPALCO - 8 min France

DANIELA LUCATO - 3 min Germany

While he waits for his driving school instructor, Gaspard encounters Camille. They are eighteen years old. They don't hit it off. Ten years later, they share the same car. Camille is in the driver's seat.

A cortege of men dressed in white are walking a young woman to a strange procession. Around this dark landscape, a perpetually moving world will start the metamortphosis of her body.

The body tries a dialogue with a friend who has left but who lives through her reminiscence.

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AHMED MOGHAZY - 15 min UK

9 months for 3 minutes. A love letter to the city we call home.

Two neighbours, dependant on consumption through their ly-fi’s, square off to retain their comfortable virtual reality, ignorant of the impending natural disaster.

A cultural encounter between a British lady and her Arab neighbour during lockdown.

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INDIGENOUS FILM SERIES ICFF Youth will feature a selection of Indigenous-made films by directors from diverse Nations across Canada reflecting Indigenous culture, while also having a strong emphasis on Social Studies and Language Studies. This program highlights the importance of awareness of Indigenous Cultures and the ways in which their values are expressed, whether it be through traditions, art, music, clothing, beliefs or ways of living. The ICFF Youth: Indigenous Film Series will include engaging content for students prior to the screening of the films from respected members of Indigenous communities. Students will hear from influential writers, artists and leaders of these communities who directly coincide with the representation of the Indigenous culture within the films. FEBRUARY 28TH - MARCH 11TH, 2022

BLACK HISTORY MONTH FILM SERIES ICFF Youth will offer a curated selection of films that highlight the tremendous range and diversity of Black filmmaking talent in front of, and behind the camera. In addition, the program aims to celebrate the vibrancy and style of Black culture in all its facets, whether it be through: cinema, music, art, poetry or dance. The program will celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians who, throughout history, have helped make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous nation it is today. ICFF Youth: Black History Month will include engaging content for students prior to the screening of the films from respected members of the Black community. Students will hear from influential writers, artists, and directors who coincide with the representation of Black culture within the films.

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ORIGINAL TITLE: A Ballerina’s Tale LANGUAGE: English SUBTITLES: English DIRECTOR: Nelson George CAST: Misty Copeland, Deirdre Kelly, Susan Fales-Hill, Leyla Fayyaz PRODUCTION: Urban Romances, Nice Dissolve, Rumble Audio DISTRIBUTION: Sundance Selects COUNTRY: USA YEAR: 2015 GENRE: Documentary RUNNING TIME: 85’ GRADES: 7+ Few dancers reach the elite level of ballet; of that already small number only a fraction are black women. Misty Copeland shattered those barriers in 2015, making history as the first African American principal dancer with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre (ABT). A Ballerina’s Tale intimately documents Copeland’s historic rise while shining a light on the absence of women of colour at major ballet companies.The documentary is an in-depth behindthe-scenes story of how she overcame a tumultuous upbringing and near career-ending injuries to become one of the most revered dancers of her generation. More than just a ballet success story, Copeland's journey is a hugely inspirational, universal tale of perseverance.The film also explores how ballet’s emphasis on waifish bodies impacts the health of ballerinas while sending a negative message to young fans.

HAIR LOVE ORIGINAL TITLE: Hair Love ENGLISH TITLE: Hair Love LANGUAGE: English DIRECTOR: Matthew A. Cherry, Everett Downing Jr., Bruce W. Smith CAST: Issa Rae (voice) PRODUCTION: Matthew A. Cherry Entertainment, Chasing Miles, Lion Forge, Sony Pictures Animation, Blue Key Entertainment, Monkeypaw Productions DISTRIBUTION: Sony Pictures Releasing, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment COUNTRY: USA YEAR: 2019 GENRE: Animation, Short, Comedy, Drama, Family LENGTH: 6'48" GRADES: 3+

Hair Love is the colourful and touching story of Zuri, a young African-American girl who is used to getting her hair styled by her mom. When she attempts to do her hair all by herself, things don’t go as expected, so her father, Stephen, jumps in to help her out. However, Zuri’s beautiful locks are quite a challenge to him as well.

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RHYMES THROUGH TIMES

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ORIGINAL TITLE: Rhymes Through Times ENGLISH TITLE: Rhymes Through Times LANGUAGE: English SUBTITLES: English DIRECTOR: Saxton Moore CAST: Christopher Jackson, Akira Golz, Leah Janvier, Caleb Clark PRODUCTION: Lion Forge Animation (co-production), Nickelodeon Network DISTRIBUTION: Nickelodeon Network, Noggin, YouTube COUNTRY: USA YEAR: 2021 GENRE: Animation Mini Series LENGTH: 3 episodes,3’ 20” each GRADES:1-3 Rhymes Through Times is a historical animated musical series that features original music and lyrics written and performed by award-winning Moana composer Christopher Jackson, alongside fan-favourite preschool characters, like Peppa Pig. All three episodes focus on prominent Black figures and their civil rights, leadership, science, and performing arts contributions to American culture. The first episode, “Hero,” follows the story of Ruby Bridges and Thurgood Marshall (portrayed by Bubble Guppies’ Zooli and Goby) as they take a stand against school segregation and fight for fairness. The other two episodes, “My Best” and “Why We Dance,” celebrate historical heroes, such as Katherine Johnson and Alvin Ailey, with an adorable crew of Bubble Guppies, Nella the Princess Knight, and Blaze and the Monster Machines characters.

THE OCEAN MAKER ORIGINAL TITLE: The Ocean Maker ENGLISH TITLE: The Ocean Maker LANGUAGE: No Dialogue DIRECTOR: Lucas Martell PRODUCTION: Mighty Coconut, Martell Animation, Ponysound COUNTRY: USA, Belize YEAR: 2014 GENRE: Short Animation LENGTH: 11’ The Ocean Maker is an animated short film that takes place after Earth's oceans have disappeared. The story centres on Katrina, a lone fighter pilot who flies over the baron wasteland of what used to be an ocean fighting against vicious sky pirates for control of the last remaining source of water: the clouds.

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ORIGINAL TITLE: Ice Breakers ENGLISH TITLE: Ice Breakers LANGUAGE: English SUBTITLES: English DIRECTOR: Sandamini Rankaduwa CAST: Josh Crooks (as himself) PRODUCTION: National Film Board of Canada (NFB) DISTRIBUTION: National Film Board of Canada (NFB) YEAR: 2019 GENRE: Short Documentary LENGTH: 15’ Josh Crooks is a promising teen hockey star in a sport where Black players like him are chronically underrepresented. Ice Breakers reveals the buried history of a pioneering Black hockey league in Atlantic Canada, as Crooks discovers that his unshakable passion is tied to a rich and remarkable heritage.

DEAR BASKETBALL ORIGINAL TITLE: Dear Basketball ENGLISH TITLE: Dear Basketball LANGUAGE: English DIRECTOR: Glen Keane CAST: Kobe Bryant (voice) PRODUCTION: Believe Entertainment Group, Glen Keane Productions DISTRIBUTION: Go90 (2017), Gunpowder & Sky COUNTRY: USA YEAR: 2017 GENRE: Short Animation LENGTH: 6’ GRADES: 3+

On the eve of his retirement from the National Basketball Association (NBA), Kobe Bryant describes his love for the game, which began when he was a young child. The short starts with the simple premise of Kobe saying "Dear Basketball" as he goes on to reminisce about his childhood: rolling his father's tube socks and shooting imaginary game-winning shots in the Great Western Forum, falling in love with the game of basketball. The animation goes on a journey to describe the love Kobe has for basketball and how that made him give everything from his mind, body, spirit, and soul.

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L'AFIDE E LA FORMICA Fatima is a 16 year old girl born in Calabria by Muslim parents. She, like many girls her age, lives through a period filled with conflicts and emotions. However, she feels as there is something different about her which often leads her to be alone, left out from her peers, and feeling constantly out of place. Until one day the PE teacher, Michele Scimone, proposes to all his students the opportunity of enrolling in the Sant'Antonio’s marathon. This unexpected opportunity sparks the interest of Fatima that is now determined to race. Michele, closed-off former Calabrian marathon runner, is struck by the determination and vitality of a teenager. Despite the initial misunderstanding and prejudices, the race will be the beginning of a relationship that will change their lives.

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ORIGINAL TITLE: L’Afide e la formica LANGUAGE: Italian SUBTITLES: English DIRECTOR: Mario Vitale CAST: Giuseppe Fiorello, Cristina Parku, Valentina Lodovini, Alessio Praticò, Nadia Kibout, Anna Maria De Luca, Pino Torcasio, Ettore Signorelli, Alessio De Lorenzi PRODUCTION: Indaco Film, Rai Cinema, supported by Ministero della Cultura, with the support of Fondazione Calabria Film Commission DISTRIBUTION: Zenit Distribution [Italy] COUNTRY: Italy YEAR: 2021 GENRE: Drama LENGTH: 100’ GRADES: 11-12

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Based on a real-life event of three Black women at a California rental. Another white neighbour had called the police to report strange people going back-and-forth from the house. The group was simply carrying out their luggage from a rental they were staying at, but were detained and questioned by police. From this event Black Bodies was born. A young Black male begins in a room confused and surrounded by bodies. He learns of the fate of those around him and the horrific reality that he now faces. Through spoken word, Black Bodies demonstrates a visceral cycle of tragedy and lack of consequences. ORIGINAL TITLE: Black Bodies LANGUAGE:English DIRECTOR: Kelly Fyffe-Marshall CAST: Komi Olaf, Donisha Rita Claire Prendergast PRODUCTION: Sunflower Studios COUNTRY: Canada YEAR: 2020 GENRE: Drama, Spoken Word LENGTH: 4:25

YAO Yao, a young boy who loves books and adventure, runs away from his village in northern Senegal – travelling 240 miles to Dakar to meet his hero, Seydou Tall, a renowned French actor visiting his native country. Moved by the boy’s dedication, the actor decides to accompany him back home. But on the byways of Senegal, nothing ever happens as expected. As they share this dusty, adventure-filled journey to Yao’s village, Seydou realizes he is also travelling towards his own roots...

ORIGINAL TITLE: Yao LANGUAGE: French, Wolof SUBTITLES: English DIRECTOR: Philippe Godeau CAST: Omar Sy, Lionel Louis Basse, Fatoumata Diawara, Germaine Acogny PRODUCTION: Pan Européenne, Korokoro (co-production), France 2 Cinéma (co-production), Canal+ (participation), Ciné+ (participation), France Télévisions (participation), Indéfilms 6 (in association with) DISTRIBUTION: Cinéart, Film Europe, Filmcoopi Zürich, Pathé, California Filmes, Filmarti,Global Media Distribution,NOS Audiovisuais, Wild Bunch COUNTRY: France, Senegal YEAR: 2018 GENRE: Comedy, Drama LENGTH: 103’ GRADES: 7+

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MOLLY OF DENALI ORIGINAL TITLE: Molly of Denali LANGUAGE: English SUBTITLES: None CREATORS: Kathy Waugh & Dorothea Gillim CAST: Sovereign Bill, Sequoia Janvier, Jules Koostachin PRODUCTION: GBH Kids, Atomic Cartoons, CBC Kids DISTRIBUTION: PBS Kids COUNTRY: Canada & United States YEAR: 2019 AGE GROUP: Grades 1-3 GENRE: TV Series -Animation, Fantasy LENGTH: 25 Minute Episodes

INDIGENOUS FILM SERIES Get ready to sled into fun with Molly Of Denali! This TV series is an action-adventure comedy that follows the adventures of feisty and resourceful 10-year-old Molly Mabray, an Alaskan native, her dog Suki, and friends Tooey and Trini on their adventures in epically beautiful Alaska. Molly is of Gwich'in, Koyukon, and Dena'ina Athabascan descent and her native name is Shahnyaa, which means "one who informs us." Join Molly where along the way, her life is enhanced, kept on track, and flat-out saved by maps, guide books, websites, weather reports, and more.

KUESSIPAN ORIGINAL TITLE: Kuessipan LANGUAGE: French SUBTITLES: English DIRECTOR: Myriam Verreault CAST: Sharon Ishpatao Fontaine, Yamie Grégoire, Étienne Galloy, Cédrick Ambroise, Caroline Vachon, Mike Innu Papu McKenzie, Douglas Grégoire, Brigitte Poupart PRODUCTION: Max Films MediaInc. DISTRIBUTION: FilmoptionInternational COUNTRY: Canada YEAR: 2019 GENRE: Comedy, Drama LENGTH: 119 minutes Mikuan and Shaniss, two teenage girls from an Innu community, are best friends that have grown up alongside one another. However, while Mikuan has always had a loving family and a good future in store for her, Shaniss is trying to build a life for herself and is still picking up the pieces of her shattered childhood. Their friendship is finally put to the test when Mikuan falls for Francis, a white boy from her workshop, and begins to dream of leaving the reserve, creating a rift between the two that shakes the very foundation of their relationship. Adapted from the acclaimed novel by Naomi Fontaine, “Kuessipan”(which translates roughly to “Your Turn”), is a coming-of-age story about freedom, Indigenous pride, and the sense of sisterhood between women that often proves to be an irreplaceable bond.

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ORIGINAL TITLE: Angakuksajaujuq ENGLISH TITLE: The Shaman’s Apprentice LANGUAGE: Inuktitut SUBTITLES: English DIRECTOR: Zacharias KunukCast: Madeline Ivalu, Jacky Qrunnut, Lucy Tulugarjuk PRODUCTION: Kingulliit Productions, Taqqut Productions COUNTRY: Canada YEAR: 2021 LENGTH: 20’ AGE GROUP: Grades 5+ GENRE: Short Film - Animation The Shaman's Apprentice is an animated adaptation of an Inuit traditional story, from the North Baffin region. The Shaman's Apprentice tells the story of a young shaman in training who must face her first test, a trip to the underground to visit Kannaaluk, The One Below, who holds the answers to why a community member has become ill. Facing dark spirits and physical challenges, the young shaman must learn to control her fear and listen to what Kannaaluk has to tell her. The story's plot is steeped in Inuit traditional beliefs, and spirituality, ensuring the story's authenticity is preserved.

KAYAK TO KLEMTU When a prominent Kitasoo/Xai’Xais activist passes away, his 14-year-old niece Ella embarks on a kayak journey to take his ashes home to Klemtu. It’s a race against the clock as Ella tries to make it back in time to give a speech protesting a proposed pipeline that would cross Indigenous land. Ella is joined by her aunt, cousin and grumpy uncle, as the four paddle with all their might through the Inside Passage and past the shores of the Great Bear Rainforest. Join this family on the adventure of a lifetime that reflects on the importance of protecting our lands for future generations.

ORIGINAL TITLE: Kayak to Klemtu LANGUAGE: English/Nisga’a SUBTITLES: English DIRECTOR: Zoe Leigh Hopkins CAST: Ta'kaiya Blaney, Sonja Bennett, Lorne Cardinal PRODUCTION: Scythia Films, Stellar Citizens DISTRIBUTION: Criterion COUNTRY: Canada YEAR: 2017 GENRE: Drama LENGTH: 90’ AGE GROUP: Grade 7-8

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