York University

A gentle character study of Harvey - a straight, fat man who decides to submit a photograph of himself to a gay magazine for 'big men and their admirers'.

A celebration of love and resilience, Butterflies follows Quinn and Josh, who met in their high school special education program. They reflect on their prom night which turned a mother's fears into a moment of triumph. Through heartfelt stories and reflections, this short documentary challenges perceptions of disability, demonstrating that love knows no boundaries and those little moments of joy are always worth celebrating.

When Jordan arrives to the wedding of her best friend (Charlotte), the consequences of a recent interaction they shared come into fruition - all with the background of Charlotte's chaotic Filipino family.

A very lucky extraterrestrial is given the opportunity to observe a real life human being!

A box of stunning family photos awakens grief and lost memories as they are viewed for the first time on camera.

Christian, a 20-yr-old swim teacher, is having a hard time recovering from an incident where one his students almost drowns on his watch.

Follows the thoughts of someone going through a depressive episode

A shy 12-year-old boy befriends two neighborhood brothers who lead him on a quest to make pancakes.

Recent immigrants to Canada, working on scaffolding break the routine of their job by observing the people in the the neighbourhood from a unique, precarious and ephemeral vantage point.

Award-winning comedy short from Alan Kapler, Spencer Rice (Kenny vs. Spenny fame) and Craig Smeaton. Three film school students sit around a table trying to think of a great movie idea.

Clarisse broke up with her boyfriend the day he died. Now tasked with speaking a eulogy at his funeral, her efforts to hide their breakup are thwarted when his ghost won't leave her alone.

A prismatic exploration recounting the 1950s visit of Parisian elites led by Chris Marker and Claude Lanzmann in the newly formed Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the communist state that claims the allegiance of the filmmaker’s grandmother during the Korean War.

In an effort to make friends in high school, Lucas finds himself in a position that compromises his safety. In the aftermath, he realizes that the support he seeks is not guaranteed.

A list of nine things a young girl should not know is visually presented through embroidery and montage.

An ambitious young filmmaker rushes to get her first film finished on schedule, or else face breaching her contract and being sued.

After an ambitious young student discovers how to time travel, they try and explain their findings through song and dance to their skeptical friends.

This short film provides a meditative and visually striking exploration of mothers and their importance in family and society.

When Roger Lee slips on his front steps, he has no idea the fall will send him spiralling into the darkest chapter of his life. Injured, and drowning in despair, he hits rock bottom—until he discovers the power of his own words. Through pain, he finds purpose, turning his struggle into wisdom that inspires millions. Now, as a world-renowned speaker, he lifts others the way he once needed lifting. A raw and uplifting story of resilience, reinvention, and the unexpected ways we rise.

On her first solo voyage into outer space, astronaut Kate and her associates at mission control begin to question her sanity as she hears noises in her head and fears she is being attacked.