The Hostess

2020 Official Selection: Narrative Short Film – Drama

After and uncomfortable sexual encounter with a customer over the phone, restaurant hostess Margot tries to unload on to her friend Charlotte. But it’s the dinner rush and Charlotte couldn’t be less interested.

Director(s): Rosalie Alspach
Writer(s): Rosalie Alspach
Producer(s): Rosalie Alspach, Cameron A. Mitchell, in association with Heart On Fire Productions
Cast: Rosalie Alspach, Bri Oglu, and Tristyn Lau

There’s no time for crying during the dinner rush.

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Source: FILA

Three Roads

2020 Official Selection: Narrative Feature Film

Three childhood friends navigate life’s griefs and hurdles. Together. Or not… A touching dramedy about love, loss, and friendship.

Director(s): Kip Calendine
Writer(s): Kip Calendine, Vanessa Donley, Sarah Beth Goer, Amanda Ives
Producer(s): Sarah Beth Goer, Amanda Ives
Cast: Vanessa Donley, Sarah Beth Goer, Amanda Ives

They grew up together…but where will they end?

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Source: FILA

Lupe

2020 Official Selection: Narrative Feature Film

A neighborhood girl goes missing and 3 friends go out in search of finding her before it’s too late.

Director(s): Fady Haddad
Writer(s): Fady Haddad
Producer(s): Fady Haddad
Cast: Angel “CHI-ILL” Pedraza, Mario Canon, Duane Deering, Rebecca Escobedo, Myriam Raymond, Ruben Ramirez, Eduardo Iglesias, Jennifer Bravo

She’s missing in a place she couldn’t escape. To the hood, she mattered.

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Source: FILA

Bengale (ou avant que le bonheur frappe)

2020 Official Selection: Narrative Short Film – Drama

Bengal (or before happiness strikes)
After two years in prison, Lucas (a.k.a. Luke) returns to his lifelong friend Charles’ place.  However, now that Charles moved in with his fiancée, Josiane, a toxic triangle sets itself in and there is just not enough space for the three of them.

Director(s): Samuël L. Jodry
Writer(s): Samuël L. Jodry
Producer(s): Samuël L. Jodry
Cast: Benjamin Therrien, Marc-André Fabi and Andréanne Théberge

The past ain’t the easy way to happiness, nor is looking forward

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Source: FILA

Comfort Farms

2020 Official Selection: Documentary Feature Film

Comfort Farms features Former Army Ranger Jon Jackson who, after a suicide attempt, starts one of the more unique and interesting Veteran Therapy programs in the country named after his fallen buddy Captain Kyle Comfort. Several interwoven narratives come together to form what’s essentially a film about life, love, death, sacrifice and healing.

Director(s): Carlisle Kellam
Writer(s): Carlisle Kellam
Producer(s): Carlisle Kellam
Cast: Jon Jackson, Brianne Marie Cercone-Jackson, Trenton Free, Forrest Giles, Scott Kennedy, Bryan Kyzar, Cr Sabathne

Growth Is In Discomfort

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Source: FILA