Join us for an exciting evening celebrating some of the best short films from around the world!
After meticulous consideration from our esteemed 2024 Selection Committee, comprised of filmmakers, film academics, and passionate cinephiles, we’re thrilled to unveil a carefully curated program featuring 20 exceptional short films in 2 unique programs.
Audiences can experience the whole festival live in person and online. Get your tickets here.
Program One: March 22nd Screening Details
Time: Doors at 6:30, Screening at 7:00.
Venue: in-person and online at Malaspina Theatre.
Tickets: Individual Program & Full Festival Passes available here.
Program One will feature live and pre-recorded Q&A’s with featured filmmakers and live music, (alcoholic and nonalcoholic) beverages and popcorn to enjoy during the pre-show and intermission. Be sure to bring some cash to grab a slice from Nanaimo’s best pizza place, Mambos Gourmet Pizza, and a drink during intermission.
Death & Ramen (Tiger Ji, USA)
THE SPRAYER (Farnoosh Abedi, Iran)
The Breakthrough (Daniel Sinclair, USA)
Mystic Tiger (Marc Martinez Jordan, USA)
27 (Flóra Anna Buda, France)
The Steak (Kiarash Dadgar Mohebi, Iran)
The Gold Teeth (Alireza Kazemipour, BC, Canada)
CHICKEN (Lucy Mcnulty, Emma Pollard, BC, Canada)
Reflection (Cameo Wood, USA)
The Dog – A Rapidly Condensed Guide to Treading Water (Michael Makaroff, BC, Canada)
Program Two: March 23rd Screening Details
Time: Doors at 6:30, Screening at 7:00.
Venue: in-person and online at Malaspina Theatre.
Tickets: Individual Program & Full Festival Passes available here
Program Two will feature live and pre-recorded Q&A’s with featured filmmakers and live music, (alcoholic and nonalcoholic) beverages and popcorn to enjoy during the pre-show and intermission. Be sure to bring some cash to grab a slice from Nanaimo’s best pizza place, Mambos Gourmet Pizza, and a drink during intermission. Program Two will conclude with the Goldie Awards Ceremony!
Chat Mort (Annie-Claude Caron, Danick Audet, QC, Canada)
FÁR (Gunnur Martinsdóttir Schlüter, Iceland)
Simone (Aisha Amin, USA)
Ah Boy Yah!!! (Gerald Ng, BC, Canada)
The Girl with the Red Beret (Janet Perlman, QC, Canada)
Groove, Slam, Work It Back (Amélia Simard, BC, Canada)
Cranberry Juice (Rebeca Spiegel, BC, Canada)
Lupe Q and the Galactic Corn Cake (Javier Badillo, BC, Canada)
Nalukuk Night (Jennie Williams, NL, Canada)
Soleil de nuit (Fernando Lopez Escriva, Maria Camila Arias, QC, Canada)