Opening Night Celebration
7:30pm
7:30pm
Join us for our opening night slate of incredible World Class Short Films. Each of these film have been specially selected to give you a glimpse into the marvelous films that will screen over the next few nights.
9:30pm
Join us for our opening night slate of incredible World Class Short Films. Each of these film have been specially selected to give you a glimpse into the marvelous films that will screen over the next few nights.
Friday 12:00pm
(Documentary Shorts)
The goal of any documentary is to bring the audience along into places unknown with a hope of discovering something new. A Hard DOC’s Life presents our first of two documentary blocks that deliver on those promises with interesting tales from real life.
Directed by Stephanie Wang-Breal.
Directed by Jason Jakaitis
Directed by Carson Tappan
Directed by Abdul Majeed Musa Al Harbi
Friday 2:30pm
(Drama / Thriller)
Often the truth is fluid, deemed a casualty of the person receiving the information and seldom based on reality. What happens when the truth changes a life, because of the sometimes brutal honesty of the situation or unexpected things uncovered but true.
Directed by Denzel Whitaker
Directed by Daniel James Dismuke
Directed by Clare Cooney
Directed by Dylan Boom
Directed by Tony Doupe'
Directed by Evan Miller
Friday 5:00pm
(Drama / World Cinema)
You expect your life and each day to go the way it normally does, in Life Interrupted you can witness what happens when life comes at you from a completely different direction. And seldom the way you expected it.
Directed by Starsi Howell
Directed by Jefferson Stein
Directed by Waleed Bedour
Directed by Lauren Ciaravalli
Directed by Sophie Martin
Directed by Regina Pigsley
Directed by Robin Wang
Friday 7:45pm
(Comedy)
We are eager to present not one but two comedy blocks this weekend. In Make ‘Em Laugh we are offering a wide assortment of chuckles, witty ideas and downright funny short films that we hope are exactly your cup of fish. Or tea. Highly Recommended.
Directed by Brett Maline
Directed by J.N. Mackey
Directed by Kandis Fay
Directed by David Hourrègue
Directed by Emma Sofia Fazzuoli
Directed by Nicholas Luciano
Directed by Matt MacDonald
Directed by Charlotte Gabris
Friday 10:00pm
(Thriller/ Drama / Sinister)
A hand on your shoulder late at night, you turn around to see no one there. That feeling of something sinister permeates these thrilling short films. Not for the weak of heart, I Have A Bad Feeling About This will test your senses and may keep you up at night.
Directed by Andi Behring
Directed by Soma Helmi
Directed by Maximilian Dobbyn, Anthony Le
Directed by Tiffany Lin
Directed by Sparkman Clark
Directed by Tara Westwood
Saturday 11:00am
(Family Shorts)
Each year we offer a block of films for kids and families alike, from animation to live action short films. This is a family block with offerings for everyone and we are delighted to share these wonderful films with you.
Directed by Saïd Abitar, Curt Fortin
Directed by Luke & Ethan Montgomery
Directed by Brian Wilcox
Directed by Marina Moshkova
Directed by Chieh-Huei Hsu
Directed by Allyanna Demafeliz
Directed by Alex Ross
Saturday 11:30am
(Animation Shorts)
Our animation block includes CG, stop motion and traditional hand drawn tales that bring color and form to the art of cinematic animation. Note: Most of these featured stories have themes not meant for children as we Return to the Ink & Paint Club.
Directed by Brian Wilcox
Directed by Anya Martin
Directed by Marina Moshkova
Directed by Allyanna Demafeliz
Directed by Paul McGrath
Directed by Seongmin Kim
Directed by Walid Salhab
Directed by Nathan Stone, Stuart Campbell
Directed by Matthew Luhn
Directed by Jessica Raes
Directed by Scott Graham
Directed by Alex Tullo
Saturday 1:00pm
(Sci-fi, Fantasy)
Elsewhere and places unexpected, we will touch on fantasy and science fiction themes in these fantastic short films. Buckle up for a ride into the unknown as the door is secured and we take our seats as we venture into The World Beyond.
Directed by Max Pearce
Directed by Rupert Ratcliffe
Directed by Leo Berne, Raphaël Rodriguez
Directed by Miguel Campaña
Directed by Joanny Causse
Saturday 2:00pm
(Quirky / Comedy / Drama)
Different is probably not the best description. Quirky is much more in keeping with the feel and ideas behind these short films. Join us for What the What?!? as we attempt to surprise you with something completely different. Weird, thoughful and insightful, hope to see you there.
Directed by Naman Gupta
Directed by Victor Pigasse
Directed by Sam Rudykoff
Directed by Vedran Rupic
Directed by Scottie Cameron
Directed by Steve Spremo
Directed by Kyle Lau
(Foreign Films / Drama / Comedy)
Every year we offer a look at some of the festival’s most wonderful international films, from Switzerland to the United Kingdom, from Finland to Taiwan, offerings from France and Belguim plus many more. We are proud to present these incredible World Class Short Films.
Directed by Joël Jent, Ali Al-Fatlawi
Directed by Taras Lesiuk
Directed by Dan Slater
Directed by Tommy Naess
Directed by Martin Drouot
Saturday 4:30pm
(Foodie Inspired / Drama / Comedy)
New for 2022. These films find all the essential ingredients to craft a World Class Short FIlm, featuring culinary connected storylines that offer heartfelt and dramatic performances, we are proud to serve up A Taste of Cinema.
Directed by Ella Greenwood
Directed by Tess Paras
Directed by Patrick Rahill
Directed by Adrienne Picciotto
Directed by Melissa Jane Rodriguez
Directed by Julia Ngeow
Directed by Cat Dale
(Heartfelt Positive Stories)
The Human Exerience offers a chance to witness lives lived fully in the moment. Personal, heartfelt and sobering World Class Short Films that have managed to uncover what being a human being is all about. Highly Recommended.
Directed by Raghav Puri
Directed by Rachel S Myers
Directed by Robert Tornroos
Directed by Cass Buggé
Directed by Jesse Shore
Directed by Phil Dunn
Directed by Chieh-Huei Hsu
Saturday 7:00pm
(Foreign Films / Drama / Comedy)
We are happy to offer our second block of international films with World Cinema Two. Be sure to get your tickets for these amazing films.
Directed by Stéphanie Halfon
Directed by Dan Bronzite
Directed by Eitan Pitigliani
Directed by Maxime Azzopardi, Adrien Guedra-Degeorges
(Late Night, Dark Comedy)
Our second comedy block comes with a disclaimer: Not for the prudish, easily offended or for those that lack a funny bone. Expect to be offended at minimum, shocked at moments and entertained throughout. Must be over 18 to attend.
Directed by Jessie Barnett
Directed by Lena Hudson
Directed by Aiden Glikmann
Directed by Miguel Lepe Jr
Directed by Jack Donnelly
Directed by Rose O'Shea
Directed by Franco Volpi
Directed by Matthew Luhn
Saturday 9:15pm
(Thriller / Horror / Drama)
The darkness returns as thriller and horror shorts expand across the silver screen as It Was A Dark & Stormy Night delivers hauntings and monsters both real and imagined. An audience favorite for those brave enough to brave the storm.
Directed by Dan Repp, Lindsay Young
Directed by Celine Cotran
Directed by Franco Machado-Pesce
Directed by Abhichoke Chandrasen
Directed by Sean Addo
Directed by Travis Laidlaw
Sunday 11:30am
(Documentary Shorts)
Our second block of documentaries are here to expand your mind with new experiences and glimpses into the real life of everyday people. Join us for this incredible block as More From A Hard DOC’s Life unveils something new and special.
Directed by Hrag Yedalian
Directed by Jordan Matthew Horowitz
Directed by Paige Morrow Kimball
Directed by Bill Wisneski
Sunday 12:00pm
(Drama, The Fork in Life’s Road)
A path forward is not always the direction that we expected to go in. These short films take us on a journey to a place unplanned and often surprising, travel with us on The Road Not Taken as we explore life’s mysteries within these dramatic shorts.
Directed by Craig Trow
Directed by Scott Felix
Directed by Michael Marantz
Directed by Li Anne Liew
Directed by Dan Counihan
Sunday 2:00pm
(Foreign Films / Drama / Comedy)
Our final block of international films concludes on Sunday when World Cinema Three launches across the screen.
Directed by Sophie Martin
Directed by Phil Dunn
Directed by Elisa Kujala
Directed by Noureddine Zerrad
Directed by Margarita Milne
Sunday 2:30pm
(Special Event: Filmmaker Interview)
Directed by Frank Chi
Sunday 4:30pm
(TBA)
To be Announced
Sunday 4:00pm
(TBA)
To be announced
Sunday 7:00pm
(TBA)
To be Announced
Sunday 6:30pm
(TBA)
To be announced