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IN LOV I N G M E M ORY 15 min • 2019 • Canada • English • Drama Comedy
Having been fatherless almost her entire life, Kaylie wouldn't have it any other way. But with the recent death of her biological dad she’s being forced by her mom to attend his wake, which carries with it the promise of an inheritance. At the wake, awkwardness is in full force when questions and expectations arise about the man she barely knew. Everyone seems to know him better than her, who is supposed to be of his own DNA. As Kaylie’s unresolved emotions creep further to the surface, so does her need to connect to her dad. Now she must navigate decades of grief and neglect as family secrets are revealed and discoveries are made.
S E R I OUS L E E S 8 min • 2019 • Canada • English • Comedy
A Chinese-Canadian father and daughter grocery shopping in Chinatown teaches us what it means to be in touch with one's culture. Follow Jack Lee, a second generation, and his daughter Maddie, a third generation, as they bond over more than just a family recipe.
L A UR A 15 min • 2019 • Canada • English • Drama
Laura, a young half-Indigenous woman, has a conversation with her lawyer Mr. Wilson about how to present her case before court. Mr. Wilson attempts to keep the process positive, but his ignorance begins to make Laura question her identity and her place in society.
A N D N OW T HI S? 24 min • 2019 • Canada • English • Drama
Faced with terminal cancer, a woman's choice to die with dignity causes friction between her daughters who have opposing views on their mother's heartbreaking decision.
MAYUMI YOSHIDA is an award-winning actor/writer/director. Her directorial debut AKASHI won Outstanding Writer at NBCUniversal Short Film Festival and many more awards internationally. Her short TOKYO LOVERS won Best Short at Japan Film Festival LA. Her latest short IN LOVING MEMORY is a collaboration with Diana Bang and Andrea Bang. DIANA BANG is a Korean-Canadian actor who got her start with the Asian-Canadian sketch comedy group, Assaulted Fish. Her film & TV acting credits include THE INTERVIEW, ENTANGLEMENT and THE BABY-SITTER'S CLUB . She also co-directed short films IN LOVING MEMORY with Mayumi Yoshida and KARAOKE MAMAS with Andrea Bang. WRITER Andrea Bang PRODUCERS Nach Dudsdeemaytha, Phil Planta, Brittany Lum Cho, Theo Kim CINEMATOGRAPHER Kaayla Whachell CAST Andrea Bang, Susan Hanson
KRISTA JANG is an actor/filmmaker based in Toronto, and an alumna of Capilano University. Her short film, PROJECT: ICING , was highlighted as one of NSI Online Short Film Festival's 'comedy gems' of the year. She has appeared in numerous productions including STAR TREK: SHORT TREKS and MARY KILLS PEOPLE . WRITER Krista Jang PRODUCER Rebeka Herron, Krista Jang CINEMATOGRAPHER Andrew C CAST Russell Yuen, Krista Jang
KAAYLA WHACHELL is a Cinematographer and Director from Abbotsford, British Columbia. Her films have been shown in Vancouver and Los Angeles, and her cinematography has been featured in Rolling Stones and Paper Mag. Her work often reflects her diverse ethnicity (Japanese, Metis, Czech) and her passion for Canadian storytelling. WRITER Kaayla Whachell PRODUCER Mike Johnston CINEMATOGRAPHER Diana Parry CAST Farrah Hart
THEO KIM is an award-winning, Vancouver-based writer, producer and director. He has produced and directed feature films, short films, music and corporate videos. His credits include BEYOND REDEMPTION (NETFLIX), WOODLAND, LETTERKENNY PROBLEMS (CRAVE TV), PAPER CHAMPIONS , and the controversial award-winning short dramas AND NOW THIS? and FALLING IN . WRITER Brenda Whitehall PRODUCER Brenda Whitehall, Theo Kim, Phil Planta CINEMATOGRAPHER Angelica Perez Anzures CAST Margret Nyfors, Sarah Dawn Pledge, Kira Clavell
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HEATHER HAWTHORN DOYLE has made a name for herself as being a strong story-based director, who has a great relationship with actors, crew, and a special knack with children, animals, and VFX.
14 min • 2020 • Canada • English • Drama
Sarah and Ryan Chung finally conceive their first child, but shortly after sharing the news with their loved ones, they tragically and unexpectedly lose her to a miscarriage. What is even more unexpected, are the difficulties they have dealing with their loss and the challenges it presents to their marriage.
WRITER Sarah Surh PRODUCERS Sarah Surh and Steve Chung CINEMATOGRAPHER Brandon Y Lee CAST Sarah Surh and Ryan Jinn
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