Shorts II - Oct. 21ST at 7:45PM

Why Don’t We

Dir. Axelle

After eight years of working in law in France, Carole returns to a speakeasy in her hometown on New Year’s Eve of 2002. As she settles in with a vodka cranberry in hand, Ade, a writer and English professor, walks into the bar. What was meant to be a lonely night of reflection for both turns into an unexpected reunion.

Runtime: 19 min 47 sec

University of Winnipeg

Hinumdom

Dir. Apollo Martin Casundo Miao

Daryl wants Cheryl to stay with him in the Philippines. Cheryl wants to leave to go abroad and provide for her family. Daryl takes Cheryl around Cebu to convince her to stay with all the memories they had here together.

Runtime: 3 min 20 sec

University of Winnipeg

Run as One 

Dir. Amber-Sky Ranville

“Run as One” follows musician Errol Ranville, front-man of the legendary C-Weed Band, whose songs have become anthems of Indigenous unity and survival. Through archival film and interviews, as well as present day imagery, this documentary explores how Errol’s music transformed from personal expression into collective memory, and how its rhythm continues through community today.

Runtime: 6 min

Sheridan College

Prairie Dog

Dir. Tal Moffit

Just an average day in the rural prairies.

Runtime: 5 min 38 sec

Just Another Sweet Night

Dir. Daisy Jin

Runtime: 4 min 37 sec

Sheridan College

Dede

Dir. Aurelia Gagne

Two drug dealers are inspired by a girl scout to boost their drug selling business.

Runtime: 7 min 52 sec

University of Winnipeg

Kiddo

Dir. Christian Highway

A girl searches for her cat.

Runtime: 3 min 4 sec

University of Winnipeg