short films
When an unexpected brush with fame opens the door to reuniting with his loved ones, Marcel sets out on a sweeping, emotional journey to reclaim what he thought was lost and discover the family he never knew he had.
Hot Docs: This is Endometriosis Review
An image of a shadow on a wall—moving slowly with the light across the room—speaks deeply to a feeling of lost hours and days that most, if not all, those suffering from endometriosis can relate to. I know I do. Short film This is Endometriosis, playing as a part of this year’s Hot Docs slate, […]
Simple but Complicated: The Short Films of Sophy Romvari
Surveying the short films of Toronto's Sophy Romvari, from Norman Norman to Pumpkin Movie to Still Processing.
Sundance 2022: Hallelujah Review
If we’re lucky, we’ll see the feature-length version of Hallelujah premiere at a future edition of Sundance.
Sundance 2022: The Panola Project Review
The pandemic has been exhausting for everyone. In the last two years, not a day has gone by without a reminder of how the world has been crippled by this virus. This is why films like The Panola Project are necessary.
The Films of Denis Villeneuve: TIFF 2021’s Ebert Director Winner
Is it time to crown Denis Villeneuve as Canada's Spielberg?
Future of Film Showcase 2021 Launches on CBC Gem This Friday
Catch the Future of Film Showcase 2021 for free on CBC Gem from July 9 – 22, 2021.
The Criterion Shelf: Close To Home
Bil Antoniou surveys a collection of "home movies" that cater to quarantine life blahs.
Oscar-nominated Animated Shorts Review: Humour and Heartache
If Anything Happens, I Love You gets this writer's vote among the nominees.
Inside Out 2020: Warm Blood Shorts Review
If anyone knows the power of a monster in the closet, it’s the gays.
Watch Oscar Shorts ‘Hair Love’, ‘Kitbull’ and ‘Sister’
Don't let the short films stump you on Oscar night - watch some of them here!
TIFF 2019: 7 Must-See Shorts at the Toronto International Film Festival
Feature films and gala premieres tend to hog the spotlight at film festivals like TIFF, but if you're looking to expand your cinematic horizons here are seven extraordinary short films worth checking out!
Shorts for The Shortest Day
In honour of the shortest day of the year, the NFB has put together three packages of short films to commemorate the occasion!
TIFF 2014: Short Cuts Canada Program 6 Reviews
The shorts that make up Program 6 all address some kind of exploration. Exploration of other planets, other dimensions, or even just different ways of living. It’s a broad theme that brings with it the best and the worst of the Short Cuts Canada programs. A standout film, not just in this program but in […]
TIFF Short Cuts Canada International Program 5 Review
Featuring gorgeous backdrops and exquisitely framed cityscapes, the final program in the Short Cuts International series is filled with cinematic treats of film and animation, and also includes a unique use of 3D. The 3D technique is used by director Matthu Placek in his sprawling crane shot examination of the then abandoned future home of […]