The CELLULOID SOCIAL CLUB & VISIONS OUEST PRODUCTIONS THE SHORTEST DAY / LE JOUR LE PLUS COURT
At Studio 16, 1555 W 7th ave Vancouver
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Bacon & God’s Wrath by Sol FriedmanA 90-year-old Jewish woman reflects on her life’s experiences as she prepares to try bacon for the first time. |
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Bus Story by TaliWhen a woman signs up to drive a school bus, she dreams of cruising down quiet country lanes and connecting with young students and their parents. But her idyllic view of the job is sorely tested when she meets her surly boss, “Killer,” and discovers that the pretty winding roads can prove treacherous, especially with a faulty clutch. An animated film inspired by the misadventures of its creator, who used to drive a school bus in the Eastern Townships. |
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Call It Blue by Julia Hendrickson Obliging to a simple request of hitching a ride, Benito quickly discovers that Ana lacks a destination. In between attempted door-to-door sales and spontaneous expeditions to scenic landscapes, Ana playfully pries Benito out of his insurance folder and into her world. She tries to teach him that if you’re always looking at the road ahead, you’ll miss what you’re passing. |
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No Fish Where to Go by Nicola Lemay & Janice Nadeau Created using watercolour animation, this timeless tale of war and intolerance unfolds through the bewildered eyes of a young girl. It illustrates how perceived differences can be magnified and lead to conflict, and how human relationships can transcend societal expectations. This film has cross-curricular connections to social studies and language arts exploring conflict, co-operation, symbolism and metaphor. |
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The Little Deputy by Trevor Anderson Trevor tries to have a photo taken with his father. |
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The Pepperette by Jérôme Hof When two wannabe thieves try to act like bad boys by playing in the big leagues... nothing good happens! |
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The Wolf Who Came to Dinner by Jem Garrard Bea Barkley is an eight-year-old horror fanatic with a serious problem. Her mom’s brought her new boyfriend home to meet the family, and no one but Bea seems to notice he’s a werewolf. Over the course of the evening, Bea uses her expert knowledge of werewolf weaknesses in an attempt to expose the seemingly innocuous French teacher as a dangerous monster, with unexpected results. #Crazy8sFilms15 |
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One Last Ride by Caitlin Byrnes Tired of being ripped off by entitled hipsters, taxi driver Inderjeet Dhaliwal is prepared to call the cops when his latest customer, a boisterous young soul singer named Maggie, can’t pay the fare. Desperate to get to her audition, Maggie attempts to find some common ground between them, and uncovers an unexpected shared love of deep soul music. #Crazy8sFilms15 |
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Mise à jour le 3 janvier 2016 |