This program contains an exploration of the human face behind your algorithms, an indie rock tone poem and the horrible truth of what happens when you shoplift from the wrong store…

Please note: these films are not yet rated and may contain violence and/or disturbing themes. Viewer discretion is advised.

BEAUTY’S PRIDE (d. Jared Raab)

A visually captivating and introspective experimental short documentary that embarks on an exploration of life’s biggest questions through the lens of acclaimed indie band Born Ruffians, and their new album Beauty’s Pride.

BUG (d. Lily Zhang)

A Boy and a Bug find each other resting in a field, their lives and journeys begin to blur together as long-forgotten memories are recalled as dreams.

CREEPING CHARLIE (d. Briana Templeton)

A young couple stay at a cozy bed and breakfast for the night… but soon find out their host is not all he seems.

FREAKING OUT (d. Joel Edmiston)

Last night, Paul made a huge mistake. Today he calls everyone in his life to let them know and realizes he has more problems than he thought.

I’M SORRY (IN THE FUTURE) (d. Ben Louis Nicholas)

Upon learning he’s to be a father, Brent types a letter to his future child detailing how pain, no matter how insignificant, will be part of life. A kaleidoscope of comedic, and poignant, violence ensues.

LE TOUR DE CANADA (d. John Hollands)

Two rival cyclists face off in a gruelling and surreal cross-Canada cycling race, Le Tour De Canada!

MARRIAGANALIA (d. Hannah Cheesman)

A surreal portrait of married life told across a day in three parts. A couple navigates life’s smaller ruptures — the world distorts, the body surprises — but their bond holds, serene and slightly off-kilter.

SMOKE BREAK (d. Eric Peterson)

A clairvoyant trapped in a city far from home, bums a cigarette & shares knowledge with a video store clerk on a smoke break.

STRIP MALL (d. Andrew Appelle)

Nate gets caught shoplifting.

TASTEMAKER (d. Eli Speigel)

In an alternate world where apps use human spies to generate suggested content, one data analyst struggles with matters of taste.

Programmer: Christian Kelley

Total Running Time: 95 minutes

Content advisory: violence, disturbing imagery

Briana Templeton, director

Eric petersen, director

Jared Raab, director

Andrew Appelle, director

Erica Guo, director

Lief Ramsaran, director

Mitch Derosier, actor/musician

Steve Hamelin, actor/musician

Luke Lalonde, actor/musician

Maddy Wilde, actor/musician