Quality short films to audiences beyond the Movie theaters.
“Focus On” is our shorts program series, themed to showcase cinematic excellence by country, genre, or other resonating topic or “focus”. These events are ticketed, and often feature local filmmakers or valued members of the community to lead discussions with the audience about the presented topic. We partner with local organizations and businesses on these events, to bring important topics into the spotlight and to initiate conversations with the community..
Focus On: “Documentary Films” Sunday, July 14th, 2024
Dir. By Darlene Huynh – Narrative – 19:55 Min – Canada
A woman decides to step out of her modern life and journeys to a remote monastery in the Bach Ma mountains of Vietnam, where she lives alongside a group of stoic monks. Her silent struggle to adapt to the peculiar setting leads her to a wholehearted search for something worth believing in.
Esmeralda
Dir. By Jennifer Greco – Narrative – 17:53 Min – Colombia
When a young woman, Esmeralda, returns to her native land to confront her mother about a traumatic childhood memory, the two women forge a newfound bond through a shared experience.
Muse
Dir. By Camilla Demichelis Richaud – Narrative – 11:18 Min – Mexico
An aging and decadent artist rekindles a dangerous relationship with his Muse right before his last exhibition. All goes well… until the inner monster comes out to play.
Something New
Dir. By Michelle Bossy – Narrative – 14:29 Min – USA
On a tumultuous wedding day, five women prepare to walk down the aisle while a teenage bridesmaid probes about what really happens on the wedding night. A subversive and political take on the rom-com genre that reveals the disturbing truth behind one bride’s pre-nuptial cold feet.
Heat Spell
Dir. By Marie-Pier Dupuis – Narrative – 13:49 Min – Canada
As the afternoon heat sets in, Maxime feels the weight of each passing moment.
Good Girl
Dir. By Jenny Kleiman – Narrative – 11:37 Min – USA
After ending a six-year relationship, a well-behaved, Jewish, OBGYN decides to turn her brain off and her body on by exploring BDSM; instances of which are popping up in the most unusual places.
