Langara College. Department of Film Arts

Nine short films by emerging filmmakers. In Hunger, two sisters struggle with themselves and others to survive in a crisis-stricken world where food is difficult to grow. Cory grapples with a deep despair in the wake of a faltering relationship with his closest connection, Shawn, in Over the edge. In Jump, a swimmer is troubled by self-doubt and conflicting emotions around the memory of her mother. Golden country: In the Wild West a duo seeks a cache of gold, but a lawman and a stranger are in hot pursuit. A high-school student goes to extreme lengths to exact retribution after her girlfriend is wronged in Twitch. Five days after the end, a trio fleeing an undead plague are drawn into conflict over the decisions that must be made to survive in Sanctuary. In Closure, Colbie and Zara's friendship turns into something more, but they find that this new relationship is not as easy as it first seemed. A childhood memento causes two sisters to reflect on funny and poignant memories of their grandmother in The great pillow war. A therapist helping two women process the loss of family members struggles with her own grief in The masks we wear.

Ten short films by emerging filmmakers. In Job, a man faces a moral dilemma after a computer malfunction gives him the answers to a test. Sidekicks band together to stand up to their supers by creating a superhero union in Sidekicks united. Flying in the wind: With Adrian's illness always on their minds, Adrian and Jackie struggle to see eye to eye about their situation. Eleanor is a former CSIS agent who, with the help of her best friend, goes up against her evil landlord by creating a Bath bomb inferno. In Inkling, Zerina receives a book only to find the story coming true. In Carnaval de la lune, innocent actors are cast in a new work by playwright Auderick Roussel, but things don't go as planned. Heidi, Mitzi, and Amadeus must set aside their differences in order to protect each other in Pig's teeth. In Expecting, Lucy must decide what to do after she discovers she is pregnant. A little racist: When Sean, an entitled white man, discovers he's the only one his South Asian coworker doesn't speak to, he makes it his mission to catch her speaking English. He discovers that she thinks he's an asshole, which he is. After being thrown out of his parents' house, Roy, a young gay man, travels to the city. He meets a drag queen, who teaches him how to accept himself and stand up to his father in Giving me life.

Nine short films by emerging filmmakers. With their impending doom pounding at the door, sisterly love is tested like never before in Imminent. A grieving son travels to a whimsical world where he learns a powerful lesson about accepting loss in Marcus has to say goodbye. In Laid to rest, an urban succubus is looking for love in all the wrong places. In Pachyderm, three adult siblings make the trip to their childhood home to clean house after their mother's suicide. In Blood red wine, a local winery comes under suspicion when a man goes missing. The big sister of a school-age pageant queen suspects her mother's new beau of hiding sinister intentions in To keep her safe. In Loonie, a schizophrenic woman moves into a sober-living facility and is drawn to the charisma of her well-intentioned roommate. Eye for an eye: In the 17th century, a conniving mother and her two children run a lucrative dowry scam out of their home in this alternate-history romp. In Fantasmagoria, a grieving mother embarks on a quixotic journey to find her child in the world of lucid dreams.

Ten short films by emerging filmmakers. In Drifter, a ruthless bounty hunter discovers the true cost of revenge. A cry for help follows a teenager struggling with a bully who faces demons of her own. Waiting for the end: When her husband threatens to undo everything, a woman, with inspiration from her loyal friend, decides she's had enough. Manuscript sees a has-been author inviting her new assistant to dinner. When asked to steal from her new employer, the assistant's job gets complicated. A young woman is stuck at the airport in I just want a nap. When two film students travel deep into the forest to record sound effects, they overhear something unexpected in Echo. Connect follows two women meeting at a bar, both struggling for a genuine human experience in an increasingly artificial world. In life will do more, a man confides in this therapist about his life goal to confront the stepfather who destroyed his childhood. Two gunslingers pushed into a fight must decide how to take their lives back. In Keeping quiet, a girl's best friend points out her insecurities.

Nine short films by students of the Department of Film Arts at Langara College. In Sugar and Spice, a pair of women create an empire to claim their fortune, and find that it's not all glitz and glamour. In loving memory: An outcast shows up unannounced to a family funeral to make a mockery of the situation. Chaos ensues as thieves attempt to figure out what to do with a hostage who saw too much in It's a crime. Faith follows a man who must come to terms with the idea that there is no divine plan. The guide to Shangri-La sees three teens steal from the wrong people and face a pair of twisted drug runners. A hapless and helpless romantic tries to find love in Time's fool. Run along, Robert shows a day in the life of a young man with a severe aversion to conflict, which takes a turn when he's confronted by a character from his past. In Separation, a young couple struggles for control. Glass eyes follows Lucy, who lives in a world where sleep is regulated by the government and people haven't dreamt in years.

Nine short films by students of the Department of Film Arts at Langara College. In Dinner time, a bloodthirsty wolf-man is challenged by a not-so-innocent Little Red Riding Hood. In 1944 Normandy, two Canadian soldiers find themselves at the mercy of a sworn enemy in Unlikely ally. In A virtuous life, a young woman's moral beliefs are put to the test during a trip to the supermarket. Sweetheart follows Alice and Terry Whiteside, whose love story takes a dark turn. It doesn't matter who you are--Pixie dust will change your life. After encountering a free-roaming android, T-150 can no longer conform or obey in One's left behind. Dylan makes a catastrophic attempt to reunite with his ex. Origin: On Valentine's Day, love's arrows strike. In Audience Choice Award winner Megadawn, two dimwit wannabe hackers unleash their dead friend's virus onto global servers, and soon realize that their efforts may have caused the end of the world!

Six short films by students of the Department of Film Arts at Langara College. A young surfer is diagnosed with breast cancer--and the Waves just keep coming. Repeating the echoes of his lover's death, this lost soul looks for a way to save her in Reaperville. Burnt out is a film about family, obligation, and that forbidding frontier: leaving home. Anything could happen: A security guard's brush with romance also reignites his passion for singing. In the Reincarnation Games, The Laughing Skulls battle the Crimson Dragons for another chance at life. In a futuristic world, the rights of clones and androids is a hot topic in Liberation.

Eight short films by students of the Department of Film Arts at Langara College. Afterlife explores the aftermath of a man's death. In Cursed wish, the Belladonna grants wishes--at an impossible price. The goods shows that even a hopeless romantic loses faith when she discovers her boyfriend cheating on her. The Office Killer is an urban legend. Right? In The Weihnachtens, Tracy's dreams come true when her Jesus-impersonating boyfriend proposes to her, but there's a catch: she has to kick the Christmas obsession out of her brother Karl. Wanda's a bit of pushover, except when it comes to True love. Genius shows how Kevin Aussant became the greatest screenwriter of all time. In Rotten slice of paradise, Domm and Eve's drug- and alcohol-fueled party is over.

Ten short films by students of the Department of Film Arts at Langara College. A synagogue isn't just about prayer; it's also about connections, both new and old, in High holidays. A glimpse into the chaos of The Pound, a local bar, and the escapades of the owner and her manager Bad Doug. In Hungry, Bob waits for help as the mold growls for food. He is taunted by Dennis, a head in the ground. Finally a door bell rings--help has arrived! Or has it? The bear: A toy donation sparks a romance, but the cherished toy bear that's kept has a sinister side to it. In Family brunch, the awkward affair of meeting the parents can't get any more uncomfortable. Right? In a cruel future, half of your life must be sacrificed to applying for more time--every single day in Kaboomtown. After growing up alone in the wild, Balthassar is taken to a mental institution where he's befriended by Eleanor, who wants to save him. Unfortunately, Dr. Karloff and Bruno have other plans. Billy Bob narrates his God-given fight against the sinful hippies of Vancouver in The crusade of Billy Bob Jr. An officer of the law prefers to work the Nightshift, where his crimes go unnoticed. Two disillusioned men, an actor and an aspiring soldier, cross paths as they face their issues in different ways in The cast of season two.

Eight short films by students of the Department of Film Arts at Langara College. In Sparrow, a priest confronts his inner demons when he lets in a street girl who's not who she appears to be. Zeldon's excursion shadows a schizophrenic teen who believes himself to be a 1960s Sci-Fi space character. Missing link follows two prehistoric lovers struggling to stay alive when attacked in the middle of the night. Puppet magic! shows why you should never take advice from a puppet. In Big break, the director of the Sally Savannah Show is done weaving junk into the tapestry of our world. Next door's Cynthia starts to hear strange animal noises in her pet-less neighbour's back yard. The ultimate Identity thief comes for Janet and her partner in crime. Bridget seeks a "temporary date" in My funny valentine.

Eight short films by students of the Department of Film Arts at Langara College. A lawyer faces a crisis of morality after a chance encounter with a man begging on a street corner in Jack of hearts. Baby weight: Claire Stone has it all: a loving husband, a gorgeous home, and a beautiful baby boy. So why is she so unhappy? In Manitoba, a desperate man seeks to clear his debt, at any cost. Rasa: A silent interpretive film about the inner lives of others. At 2 A.M. in an ocean-side park, two people find a friendship that defines a lifetime in Darkest before dawn. In Intruder, the twisted desire of a neighbour leads to a messy kidnapping. Stan connects with hotshot Immigration Lawyer Phil to get the help he needs in Flush. A tennis underdog seeking to win the qualifying finals faces the famed Star Vonvondren.

Ten short films by students of the Department of Film Arts at Langara College. While Dumpster diving, an unfortunate woman finds herself in the middle of a crime scene with a hard choice to make. In Blackbank mile, Jack and Jessi are trying to escape their past. The only problem is, no one wants them to leave Blackbank. Jack's partner is on his way to make sure he gets his money--and the revenge he wants. The dinner party: An officers' swinger party takes a sinister turn, due to a grudge over an injury in the line of duty. Being a single dad is difficult, especially on the first of April in The fool. In Resurrection, a researcher studying ancient tables uncovers a resurrection ritual, moments before she finds herself needing one. As childhood games fade into the troubles of adulthood, two estranged friends, Shawn and Nicole, wake up to find their lives less than ideal in Vintage. In Crazy love, life in the Lasmoute Mental Institution is never dull thanks to Harvey, the charismatic, fun-loving patient everyone adores. Java jive: A day at work, without coffee? It'll be difficult to jive without java. In Henchin', Bruno, a single dad trying desperately to connect with his teen son, hides his secret life as a henchman for an evil super-villain. But when Bruno's latest assignment takes a dangerous turn, he must choose between what he's always known and what he knows is right. In The hire, a young woman on the run from her abusive arranged marriage hires a man to protect her until she can make her bid for freedom. But is he someone she can trust or does he have his own agenda?

Eleven short films by students of the Department of Film Arts at Langara College. A new life awaits--in Apt. 308. Christy's crusade demands the redemption of her raging atheist brother, Stan. This crook's got everybody fooled in Ballad of a thief. Delivery: After a bumpy start, love finally delivers. A tortured soul seeks the answer to the fundamental question of philosophy in The existential risk. Mr. Collins needs a Ghost bride--stat! A filmmaker learns why famed musician Sabine went off the grid, and Into night. The loving dead: When Brenda re-enters his life during zombie onboarding, Ralph just can't focus on brains! Where can Sarah find safety when no-one can be trusted in Tunnel vision? In Watermarked, the truth finally comes out after a death in the family. In Where's there's smoke... tensions ignite as candidates compete for a Firefighter Internship on Career Day.

Nine short films by students of the Department of Film Arts at Langara College. The kiss scene will make or break this movie about love, but getting the perfect shot requires A hand to hold. The love of his life has been murdered and the killer has gotten off scot-free. Just when things look as grim as they can get, Jack is given one last chance to bring the killer to justice in The last dance. In Homecoming, a warm welcome meets a cold shoulder as this soldier deals with his memories of war. Two super-powered roommates come to a disagreement in Roommate Ragnarok. In Angelica's pirate, Angelica reminisces about an old, imaginary friend, and their adventures escaping from the horrible fate of attending summer camp. In ghb, two rootless addicts find that nowhere and no-one is safe. Things fall apart, no matter how hard you hold on. A group of movie character cliches from our favourite films take a time out before the latest screening of their respective flicks. Soon they realize that life on celluloid isn't all it's cracked up to be in Behind the screen. Hey Cliche Guevara! The Revolution lives inside you--not just on your shirt. When you're Queen for a day. preparing for a drag show is nerve-wracking enough without your parents returning home early.

Eight short films by students of the Department of Film Arts at Langara College. Despite superlative 1950s parenting, something's gone wrong with the children in Methods in good breeding. In a war-torn apocalypse, the last survivors struggle to connect in Future language of slaves. Derek finally figures out how to be part of The Club. How will Queen E have grandchildren if her daughter marries a woman? Love finds a way. Oyster Sauce is the best restaurant in town--except the food is terrible. In Mosquitoes, an origin story turns horror into wonder. In spite of his wife's efforts to save him, Rennie's debt comes due in Freddie sent me. In Cicely's divorce, Mama's social-climbing Ponzi scheme disintegrates when Cicely rebels.