In this inaugural year, Co-founders Travis Lucas & Evan Butler put out a call, province-wide, seeking submissions from new and emerging artists. The aim was to feature work directed by, or in the very least, crewed by the next generation of filmmakers — those who have worked professionally for three years or less.
No age restrictions; no restrictions by genre; the only guideline that they be short form — roughly 10 minutes or less, with a few exceptions — and with the expectation of a certain level of quality. This was not an easy goal, but the selections have been made!
Below are our selected films, listed in alphabetical order. You can find out more by clicking over to our Filmmakers page.
Film List
Brushstrokes and Bloodlines (dir. Eric White)
Film Director, Eric White, searches for inspiration in his family tree by interviewing his artist relative, Nelson White. The two discuss their passions of art, their identities as indigenous artists, and how family helped them evolve in their careers.
Dehumanized (dir. Theo Newbury)
Evelyn’s dependency on her phone to de-stress distracts her from just how much danger she’s in when she is targeted by a snuff-obsessed stalker.
Dropped Off (dir. W. Evan Butler)
Evan directed this comedy short in collaboration with: Mimi Uchendu, Roger Gallant, Bodi Power, Charles Pye-Strowbridge, Michael Jackman and Will Vargas.
Hard Tickets (dir. Jacob Burden)
In 1930s Labrador, a war veteran lumberjack engages in an arm wrestle which lasts a ridiculously long amount of time.
Malevolence (dir. Halen Pittman)
Police investigators study videotape footage from two would-be killers stalking their first victim.
Movements (dir. Roger Gallant)
A non-narrative exploration of western Newfoundland’s unique landscapes.
Pordosia (dir. Darren Bruce)
After discovering her partner’s infidelity, a deeply devoted young woman struggles to hold herself together until her confrontation with him spirals into something she can never take back.
Preparing Innineu: Partridge Cleaning in Sheshatshiu (dir. Reighlyn Penashue & Heidi Atter)
Partridges are a common food source for Innu First Nation People in Labrador, especially in Sheshatshiu. Partridge is Innineu in Innu-aimun. This film captures a cultural workshop at the Manishan Nui Gull Island Gathering, filmed by Innu youth Reighlyn Penashue and Karlianna Pokue, with help from emerging filmmakers Heidi Atter and Charlie Pye-Strowbridge.
Stagefright (dir. Adam Hill)
After the cast list is posted, all hell breaks loose. This film will make you question the lengths people go to be in the spotlight.
Thalasso (dir. César Espinosa)
A Fantasy-Thriller short film featuring a young woman who finds a dead body on the shore holding a mysterious rock in the hand. Weird things starts to happen throughout the film which questions the insanity of the character.
The Fisherman (dir. Travis Lucas)
A Prize-Winning Fisherman sets out to catch a Mermaid, and prove his skeptical wife wrong.
The Nigerian Newf (dir. Mimi Uchendu)
A sharp, funny parody news style about Newfoundland life, wild weather, and culture shock — told through the eyes of The Nigerian Newf.