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vff2017 • may 15-17
Check out the film lineup from the 5th edition of VFF:
may 15
may 17
may 17
Student Screening
History of Games
Father Bressani C.H.S.
Substance Abuse
St. Jean de Brebeuf C.H.S.
Perfect
Toronto District C.H.S.
Red Balloon
St. Jean de Brebeuf C.H.S.
You Are Not Alone
St. Jean de Brebeuf C.H.S.
The Cabin
St. Michael C.S.S.
The Other Side
Toronto District C.H.S.
Average Joe
Toronto District C.H.S.
Plant Boy: Rise of the Seed
Father Bressani C.H.S.
Platonic
Barrie North Collegiate Inst.
The Countdown
St. Elizabeth C.H.S.
The Shawshank Detention
Etobicoke School of Arts
Perfect Two
Father Bressani C.H.S.
Interracial Love
St. Elizabeth C.H.S.
Adventure of a Stickman
St. Edmund Campion S.S.
The Perfect Picture
St. Jean de Brebeuf C.H.S.
The Lies They Told
Father Bressani C.H.S.
Student Screening
International Block 1
Int'l Block 1
Haley
Directed by: Corey Sevier
Sci-Fi | Canada
Hartom
The Visit
Directed by: Arkus
Documentary | UAE
Directed by: Romina Schwedler
Drama | USA
After an alien invasion leaves the world in chaos, a young father treks across the dying planet in a final act of humanity.
Hartom is a window into the professional life of Andy who is far more than just a performing magician.
A man joins his aging mother at the visiting area of a hospital where she often claims to communicate with his departed wife and son. While struggling to handle her stubborn nature, he thinks back on his last days with his family, blaming himself for their loss and ultimately facing a most disturbing truth.
The Red Thunder
Directed by: Alvaro Ron
Comedy | USA
Sarah, a nerdy teenager, needs her mom's brand new car to go on a date with Danny. Little does she
know the vehicle is actually part of a secret her mom keeps. This discovery will change Sarah's life
forever. Starring Allie Grant (Weeds, The Goldbergs, Suburgatory) and Miles Heizer (Parenthood, ER)
Nimmer
Directed by: Lieven Vanhove
Drama | Belgium
Orville is stuck in the house on the cliff, Imme is trying to survive on a rock in the lighthouse in the middle of the roaring waves. He keeps trying to bring her back, but nothing works. Orville's time is running out while he needs his ultimate solution as quick as possible.
Empty Bed
Directed by: Brandt Shandera
Thriller / Horror | USA
In the dark of night, a mother searches for her son after finding his bed empty.
A Girl Like You
Good Night
Directed by: Massimo Loi
Drama | Italy
Directed by: Henning Backhaus
Dark Comedy | Austria
Aurora and Alba, inseparable friends, are very different from each other. One lives in compliance, the other one is independent and free. One day Alba convinces Aurora to leave for a journey together, towards a secret and mysterious place.
A sock puppet strolls through niveous winter worlds. The dark expressionist black and white imagery oscillates between comedy and tragedy.
Green Light
Directed by: Seongmin Kim
Animation | Korea
With the ecosystem destroyed after a nuclear war, Mari, a survivor, does all she can to rebuild. When she stumbles upon a robot soldier in an abandoned
city, everything changes.
Int'l Block 2
International Block 2
Lighteningface
Directed by: Brian Petsos
Drama / Comedy | USA
In the aftermath of an inexplicable incident, Basil decides to sequester himself inside his apartment, setting the stage for a profound transformation.
Starring Oscar Isaac (Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Ex Machina,
X-Men: Apocalypse)
Omnia
Directed by: Amena Al Nowais
Documentary | UAE
A young Egyptian woman struggles with a childhood trauma that severely damaged her body and sense of self.
I Am The Wolf
Directed by: Alexandre Gougeon
Documentary | Canada
With the mentorship of his coach, the passion of his brother, and the strength and sacrifice of his mother, Arthur trains and fights under incredible pressure to honour the opportunities they have given him and become the champion his family and his adopted country need him to be. Starring Chris Johnson (Olympic Bronze Medalist, 1992 Olympics)
Of Puppies and Men
Directed by: Simone Bartesaghi
Drama | USA
She's a waitress in a dive bar, jaded about life and mankind; he's a man who has lost his love for life and turned to booze to kill the pain. They're two broken souls, but they never needed each other more than tonight.
Starring Glenn Morshower (Transformers: Dark of the Moon, 24, Supergirl)
Cul-De-Sac
Directed by: Damon Russell
Drama / Suspense | USA
A married couple's bubble of suburban normality is punctured when they find a surprise inside their toddler's teddy bear. What ensues is a tense and crafty thriller that doesn't let a single moment go to waste. Starring Michael Drayer (Mr. Robot, Vinyl) and Phoebe Tonkin (The Originals,
The Vampire Diaries)
9-11 Pizza
Directed by: Elefterios Zacharopoulos
Drama | France
On a slow evening a woman calls 911 to order a pizza. The operator is not amused but he quickly
finds that this is no joke.
Stray Dog
Directed by: Michael Mazzuca
Dark Comedy | Canada
A low-level mafia member is forced to deal with a troubled youth he thought was somebody else after deliberately hitting him with his car on Christmas Eve.
Where We Live
Directed by: Jesse Richards
Drama | Australia
Ellie is forced to choose between following her dream of becoming an Olympic athlete, and raising
her younger sister away from their abusive stepfather.
Black Comedy
Directed by: Luigi Pane
Drama | Italy
A rough and seasoned playwright and his young, bright, and good looking companion are the opposite sides of the same mirror. Through a series of puns and verbal exchanges, their story will break the wall that separates reality from fiction.
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