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These documentary portraits offer an intimate look into the lives of fascinating individuals, capturing their stories with beauty, humor, and depth.

Showtimes

Sunday, June 29, 2025

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Short Films

GEORGIE

An ex-mobster reflects on life, love, and loss after spending 32 years in prison.

CAMP WIDOW

Camp Widow is a gathering for widowed people by widowed people. Over the course of three days, attendees speak candidly about death, forge connections with others over shared experiences of loss, and find ways to navigate the tricky waters of grief.

DEARS IN THE HEADLIGHTS

A young woman taxidermies roadkill in order to restore dignity to their lives.

IT WILL ALWAYS END IN THE END

Step into the artistic world of Gabriel Drolet-Maguire, a queer fashion designer living in Montreal, whose own HIV diagnosis led them to the HIV-positive community of activists in Quebec.

HASAMI (SCISSORS)

A filmmaker's Japanese mother, Eiko, attempts to find a final resting place for her younger sister who refused to be buried in the family plot in Hasami.

WHILE WE STILL HAVE TIME

A filmmaker embarks on a poignant journey to connect with her sperm donor father, John, as he faces aggressive cancer. Together, they explore their unique bond, seeking understanding and closure amid life’s uncertainties.

ShortFest 2025