Chronicles of The Laska Archives, 38min,. USA
Directed by Jennava Laska
A documentary about the creation of one of the largest private archival 16mm film collections in the world. A self-confessed “pack rat” father, Lewis and his filmmaker daughter, Jennava brought this archive back from the brin...

Navigating the Clickety-Clack: How to Live a Peace-Filled Life in a Seemingly Toxic World, 22min., USA
Directed by Keith Leon S.
Navigating the Clickety-Clack is a 28X award-winning
enlightening TV Series, based on the 4-volume award-winning international BESTSELLER book series with the same nam...

BEEKIND, 11min. Canada
Directed by Olivia Bronwyn
Follow Gregg Scott and the keepers of Circling Hawk Honey & Mead, as we’re taken under their wing to get an up-close look at the species so relied upon by our kind. Beekind gives insight on the nature of the honeybee as a member of the colony, the...

Wait Until Tomorrow, 70min., USA
Directed by Osato Dixon
This documentary follows the journeys of Black families over two years, showcasing their struggles, survival, and pursuit of success across diverse economic paths. It examines five distinct themes that shape Black economic mobility, intercu...

At The Edge of Skin, 20min,. Brazil
Directed by Danielle Villanova
"At The Edge of Skin" (20’, 2024, dir. Danielle Villanova) is an observational documentary guided by the lives of Laiz and Joselito, both Black and albino. By juxtaposing Laiz at the height of her 7-year-old childhood and Joselito...

A machine comes to life in a 3D animation short inspired by Charlie Chaplin.

https://www.instagram.com/r_crosbythompson

Question & answer session after the festival screening with filmmakers from the September 11th, 2025 festival at the Carlton Cinemas, in downtown Toronto, Canada.

Conversation with creators:
Cassandra Myers (EVERYONE WANTS A TIGHT PU**Y)
Maziyar Khatam (with producer and actor) (THE SWEATER)

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"Peace in my Night" is a compelling documentary that follows the extraordinary life of Elsie Mascher, a woman whose unwavering faith in God guided her through the darkest chapters of World War II.

As a young child, Elsie witnessed the horrors of war firsthand, enduring the unimaginable as her fa...

THE BARMY HORDE, 60min,. UK
Directed by Calvin O'Neill
Do you like silly little cartoons, but are too OLD and HAIRY to watch them without feelings of shame and fear that you are some kind of MENTALLY STUNTED BABY PERSON? Well, you are in for a right treat mate! Because these cartoons are SPECIFIC...

The Happy Balloon, 4min., Iraq
Directed by Ahmed Najm
The film talks about the dreams and ambitions of young people that mix illusion and reality, so the hero discovers the way to reach the truth he wants to achieve his dreams.

https://www.instagram.com/a7med.njm/

Self-Shot Film, 13min., Kazakh...

Close to Home, 32min., USA
Directed by Whitney Skauge
Through the exploration of their personal and shared experiences, four young advocates imagine a world where access to safe, affordable, and reliable housing is not a privilege but an undeniable human right.

https://www.instagram.com/whitneys...

Performed by Val Cole

A mischievous 8-year-old girl unleashes a twisted Christmas nightmare, when her plans to capture Santa Claus go horribly wrong.

Summary: 'Tis the night before Christmas and all is peaceful. That is until High School Cheerleader, Kirsten, is awoken in the middle of the night by her mischievous 8-...

AT ARM'S LENGTH, 5min. USA
Directed by August Broussard
When a neurotic teen asks his best friend to break his arm for prescription meds, what starts as a twisted favor spirals into an absurd test of loyalty — with consequences neither of them is quite prepared for.

https://instagram.com/augustv...

Rainbow Angel, by Andry Platrites

Rainbow Angel is a poignant and emotionally charged feature screenplay based on a true story. Set across the Mediterranean, it follows the journey of two teenage girls, Stefani and Angel, whose love begins at a Pride festival in 2018 and grows into a deep, endur...

Performed by Val Cole