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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Kids Don’t Die

2020 Official Selection: Narrative Short Film – Drama

A striking short story about a mother in absolute despair who tries to kill herself and her children twice in one day.

Director(s): Pedro Patricio
Writer(s): Pedro Patricio
Producer(s): Pedro Patricio, Ryan Michael Connolly and Loui Terrier
Cast: Christine Spang, Philip Wide, Angus North and Irungu Mutu

When killing your children becomes your only salvation.

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Source: FILA