directed by Slater Jewell-Kemker/ In this psychological thriller with a sci-fi twist, a young couple takes a break from a road trip to walk through a wintery forest — where it soon becomes clear that their relationship is based on dangerously unbalanced power dynamics. “Why is it when we’re in love, we’re seemingly more willing […]

directed by Denis Poulin and Martine Époque/ An exploded take on the final minutes of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, this brilliant choreography for the digital age transforms a coda into the wellspring for a new aesthetic beginning. “We have been making films together for a long time, for about 40 years. We always wanted to […]

directed by Wayne Wapeemukwa/ A full-time mother and part-time sex worker goes missing on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside during the 2010 Winter Olympics. This narratively sophisticated and righteously angry commentary on social neglect is set against a backdrop of glib patriotism. “That was the formal inspiration behind the shots, but ironically, when you stare at something […]

directed by Jordan Tannahill/ When his father is electrocuted while illegally stripping copper in an abandoned factory, his young son must attempt to deal with the aftermath by himself. As the boy struggles to bring his father’s body out into the light of day, the factory’s foreboding environs double as both physical gauntlet and symbolic […]

directed by Grayson Moore/ Severed feet in running shoes have been washing up on the shores of Prince Edward Island — which, unfortunately for Arthur Zimmer, has resulted in the devaluing of his late father’s seaside house. Anxious to sell it and move on, he is now faced with the vultures ready to snap it […]

directed by Randall Okita/ In this bold blend of live action and digital animation, the lives of two brothers with conflicting memories of their common past take very different directions. Randall Okita bends the boundaries of cinema with his spellbinding, seamlessly rendered visuals. “It’s a big world and a big industry, and we’re only going […]

directed by Michelle Latimer/ A young Iranian man struggles to fit into a new culture, his poverty and isolation leading him to imagine himself as an insect, absorbing the world through its senses. Inspired by Rawi Hage’s bestselling novel Cockroach, this visceral tale of alienation and delirium creates a magical-realist aesthetic that is both gritty […]

directed by Rob Grant/ As their car burns on a remote road in the aftermath of a horrific accident, three bullied high school boys discover that they possess unique abilities. An inventive premise and well-honed script comes to life through the compelling performances of the film’s young leads. “I feel like I did it a […]

directed by Sol Friedman/ The story of Noah’s Ark has been told in countless ways, but few have ever envisioned the tale from the animals’ perspective. In this darkly comic and animated account, the assorted fauna reveal their decidedly unholy natures as the water rises ever higher. “It wasn’t something that was ever intended to […]