Films

"Louis" is a touching and nuanced short film, that follows a father and son in an Indian immigrant family as they navigate grief differently. One confronts it, the other avoids it, as the two generations struggle to cope with loss.

A heartwarming animated film about friendship, bravery, and the power of traditional knowledge. When two best friends face a legendary eel, their bond and their connection to land and culture are put to the test.

Set in a bustling grocery store in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, "Priced to Thrill" explores how one small business keeps prices low and spirits high.

More than a market, Gateway is a lifeline in a time of rising food insecurity.

"I Place You into the Fire" is an intimate portrait of Mi’kmaw poet Rebecca Thomas. Her words, her work, and what drives her to keep writing. Blending documentary, animation, and poetry, the film explores themes of truth and resilience.

"What Good Canadians Do" combines spoken-word poetry with bold, hand-drawn animation to explore themes of allyship and accountability. The film asks what real change looks like and what it means to go beyond good intentions.

"Footnotes" weaves together spoken-word poetry and bold visual storytelling to examine the ongoing legacy of colonization in Canada. Told in a chapter-like style, the film reminds us that history isn't behind us, its impact is still unfolding.

"One of Those Families" is a deeply personal animated short that uses poetry and painted visuals to explore the messy, imperfect nature of family life.
Through honest and vulnerable storytelling, the film invites empathy and reminds us that love often coexists with struggle.

Mi'kmaw poet and published author Rebecca Thomas uses words for a living, but she can't speak the language stolen from her father at residential school. "Words Matter" follows her journey to reclaim the language while exploring the complicated past that's kept it from her.