FILMS

A documentary series set at the busiest wildlife rescue centre in Saskatchewan. A woman who knows no limits leads a dedicated and diverse team in a fight to save thousands of creatures each year. At its core, Staying Wild is about the animals. In this world, every creature has value. Cute or ugly, meek or dangerous, small or big, prey or predator, they each play an essential role in a greater ecosystem.

STORIES FROM THE AUTISM SPECTRUM - CELEBRATING NEURODIVERSITY Short Subject – Non-Fiction

00:04:45

D: Tara Hungerford, Eric Hogan

P: Tara Hungerford, Eric Hogan, Tracey Mack

Inspiring Stories from the Autism Spectrum shares personal stories about life on the autism spectrum. Told from the point of view of children, parents and adults, they share some of the challenges, myths and misconceptions around autism. They also talk about their successes and reasons why they are proud of their neuro-diversity. These short documentary episodes will help people feel connected to the autism community and encourage those with autism to understand that they are not alone.

STORIES OF THE NORTH Children’s/Youth Productions

00:08:08

D: Betty Ann Adam

P: Kyle Burgess, Allia Janzen, Lee Crowchild, Harmony Johnson

An educational TV series for children which helps teach Cree through stories told by a Moshoom to their chapan.

SURF DADS - LAST NIGHT Performing Arts & Entertainment

00:04:20

D: Rob White

P: Rob White, Gage McGuire

Gage, the singer of a ragged rock n roll band dreams of the trappings of fame: Cars, money, women and drugs, but he feels he is being let down by his bandmates. On a quest to outfit themselves in the latest “hip” clothing, Gage stumbles upon an cursed pair of winter gloves that will change his life forever.

Suzy Makes Cupcakes

Short Subject – Non-Fiction

00:10:08

D: Jayson Therrien

P: Morgan Ertmer

Suzy has a unique talent. She makes the best tasting red velvet cupcakes. She parlays that talent into getting even with her abusive husband, deceiving the local crime family and making out with a bowling full of cash.

Synthesis

Student Productions

00:05:20

D: Jett Kowalchuk

P: Jett Kowalchuk

When an ambitious young artist hits a wall, he resorts to an artificial intelligence program to help him creatively. As he tumbles down a cyber rabbit hole, the integrity of AI is questioned.

Tailgate Talent Show S3

Community Television Productions

00:54:30

D: Dean Paul Rainey

P: Dean Rainey, Gus Yacoub

The Tailgate Talent Show shines a spotlight on the talented rural communities of Southern Ontario! Hosted by comedian Kyle Bergstresser, the Tailgate Talent Show is one part talent search, one part sketch comedy, and one part reality competition all jammed into an entertaining hour. The show provides a platform for singers, dancers, comedians, jugglers, magicians, and all types of performers to STEP UP AND SHOW OFF!

Taxi Along The Bridge

Short Subject – Fiction

00:12:10

D: Paul Persic

P: Antonia Sinn, Devon Codrington

A downtrodden Uber driver must overcome his feelings of worthlessness to try and save a passenger who attempts to take his own life.

The Adaptive Ski Club Sasktel Challenge

Community Television Productions

00:05:27

D: Joel Kereluke

P: Joel Kereluke

The Adaptive Alpine Ski Program allows individuals with disabilities such as spina bifida, cerebral palsy, vision loss, cognitive disabilities, and spinal cord injuries to participate in the sport of skiing in a fun competitive setting.

THE AMAZING RACE CANADA

Lifestyle & Reality

00:44:08

D: Rob Brunner

P: Mark Lysakowski

Teams of pairs race around Canada, through its urban centres to its most-remote outposts.

THE ART & CRAFT OF SMILE

Short Subject – Fiction

00:11:44

D: Marta Borowski

P: Rielle Ramos

A miserable dental intern's views, on the nature of genuine happiness, are challenged by the characters at her aunt's dental practice The Art & Craft of Smile.

THE BODY OF MY NAME

Performing Arts & Entertainment

00:03:40

D: Rosie Choo Pidcock

P: Jasmin Wanzheng Lyu

Five Chinese Canadians return to their elementary school to reclaim their names through dance.

THE BUTTON LADY

Short Subject - Fiction

00:14:00

D: Miles S Crossman

P: Miles S Crossman, Nate Bower

The mysterious Button Lady delves into the supernatural to save Becky from the acolytes of the fire-lord Moloch, who need to sacrifice her to resurrect the ancient demon in this supernatural adventure comedy.

The Choice

Short Subject – Fiction

00:13:00

D: Barb Briggs

P: Nicole Papadopoulos, Anna Primiani

More than a year has passed since Amy was plagued with an unknown debilitating disease and her sister, Gina, has been her devoted, full-time caregiver. As yet another doctor can't provide answers, Amy is at a crossroad in her medical struggle, facing life-altering decisions; of which Gina adamantly resists accepting. In a world marred by preconceived judgments of what is right and wrong for our own bodies, what are we free to decide for ourselves, and what are the ripple effects of our choices?

THE CLIMATE BABY DILEMMA

Documentary POV (Point of View)

00:44:08

D: Victoria Lean

P: Victoria Lean, Stuart Henderson

The Climate Baby Dilemma explores the growing number of young people either refusing to bring a child into an increasingly unstable world or struggling with the question of whether they should. As the conversation about intimacy and climate change heats up, we meet activists, journalists, parents and prospective parents, ethicists and scientists to unpack this growing trend.

THE COMMUTE (HOTHOUSE)

Animation

00:01:30

D: Tarun Padmakumar

P: Maral Mohammadian

A newcomer to the city tries to figure out their commute..

THE FIFTH ESTATE: COME HELL...

B.C. UNDER WATER

Documentary Science/Nature/Technology

00:43:43

D: Harvey Cashore, Joseph Loiero, Lynette Fortune, Alex Shprintsen

P: Harvey Cashore, Joseph Loiero, Lynette Fortune, Alex Shprintsen

Fall 2021: B.C. is in a state of emergency as it tries to recover from catastrophic flood damage that has isolated communities, destroyed homes and washed out vital infrastructure. The Fifth Estate examines what happened and how the province could have been better prepared for a climate disaster.

THE FIFTH ESTATE: THE CONVOY AND THE QUESTIONS... HOW A PROTEST PARALYZED A CAPITAL

Documentary Social/Political

00:42:44

D: Linda Guerriero, Scott Anderson

P: Linda Guerriero, Scott Anderson

The Fifth Estate showed how months of planning, some secretive but much of it in the open, drew truck convoys to Canada’s capital to protest vaccine mandates, leading to an unprecedented weeks-long occupation of much of Parliament Hill that spawned spinoff protests across the country and around the world. Host Gillian Findlay talks to the early organizers about what they thought would happen and asks why police and politicians were both seemingly unaware and unable to maintain control.

THE FIRE Short Subject – Fiction

00:06:00

D: Roger Boyer

P: Eva Thomas

Colin and Marie are mourning the loss of their father/husband Bruce, but tonight he comes to visit Colin in a dream with an important message.

THE FLYING SAILOR Animation

00:07:45

D: Wendy Tilby, Amanda Forbis

P: David Christensen

Two ships collide in a harbour, an explosion shatters a city, and a sailor is blasted skyward. With ears ringing, blood pulsing and guts heaving, he soars high above the mayhem and towards the great unknown. A bold blend of comedy, suspense and philosophy, The Flying Sailor is an exhilarating contemplation of the wonder and fragility of existence.