Tag: Canada

Short Film: IXOQ (WOMAN), 8min,. Canada, Documentary

“Ixoq” (“Woman” in Kaqchikel-the local Mayan language) A young Guatemalan mother dreams of a better future for her son, when an organization (Konojel) fighting malnutrition opens its doors, allowing her to support her family and become a role model to the women in her community.  

Short Film: UNDERMINE BENEATH CANADA’S GHOST TOWNS, 17min., Canada, Documentary

An abandoned mine explorer visits two of the largest ghost towns in Canada and enters the long abandoned mines under them to see what remains. Project Links  Website News & Reviews “Father and son explore abandoned mine” http://www.rightthisminute.com/video/father-and-son-explore-a

Short Film: ONE MORE DAY, 13min., Canada, Documentary

This short documentary, entitled “One More Day,” is supported by the Newfoundland Independent Filmmaker’s Co-Operative (NIFCO) under its First Time Film Maker Program. It documents the experiences of a woman Correctional Officer – Lisa Snook – who worked for 25 years in Corrections and retired from Her Majesty’s Penitentiary for men in St. John’s, Newfoundland… Continue reading Short Film: ONE MORE DAY, 13min., Canada, Documentary

Short Film: STARTING LINEUP 8min., Canada, Documentary

A portrait of the NBA Raptor’s fan community as they wait hours to get into the Jurassic Park screening party. Film Type: Documentary, Short Genres: Sports, Fans, Community, basketball, NBA, DiversIty Runtime: 8 minutes 28 seconds Completion Date: July 24, 2019 Production Budget: 100 USD Country of Origin: Canada Country of Filming: Canada Film Language:… Continue reading Short Film: STARTING LINEUP 8min., Canada, Documentary

Short Film: At Heart, Citizens of The Esplanade, 29min., Canada, Documentary

In November 2018, Jamii premiered “At Heart, Citizens of The Esplanade”, a docu-film project created by more than 150 Esplanadians under the artistic leadership of film directors Ayelen Liberona and Joseph Johnson-Camí, and producer Isorine Marc. “At Heart, Citizens of The Esplanade” shines a light on our neighbourhood, the St Lawrence, and invites people to reflect on… Continue reading Short Film: At Heart, Citizens of The Esplanade, 29min., Canada, Documentary

Short Film: BEHIND BANANA VACUUM, 11min., Canada, Documentary/Music

A behind-the-scenes look into this new-age punk band and its unexpected lead singer. Film Type: Documentary Genres: Comedy Runtime: 12 minutes 17 seconds Completion Date: February 20, 2019 Production Budget: 100 USD Country of Origin: Canada Country of Filming: Canada Film Language: English Shooting Format: Digital Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Film Color: Color

Short Film: BODY CATCHER, 7min., Canada, Documentary

Since childhood, Glen dreamed of becoming a cop. Then, six years into his career, he left. Film Type: Documentary, Short, Student Genres: Drama, Crime, Documentary, Character Profile Runtime: 7 minutes Completion Date: June 1, 2018 Production Budget: 250 USD Country of Origin: Canada Country of Filming: Canada Film Language: English Shooting Format: Digital Film Color:… Continue reading Short Film: BODY CATCHER, 7min., Canada, Documentary

Short Film: CONNECTION IN CRISIS, 24min., Canada, Documentary

Born in the aftermath of the school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, this remarkable team of psychological first aid trauma dogs, the K9 First Responsers, are called upon after America’s worst tragedies. Led by Brad Cole and his encaptivating 150 pound dog Spartacus, the story culminates in a journey to Las Vegas to help firefighters… Continue reading Short Film: CONNECTION IN CRISIS, 24min., Canada, Documentary

Short Film: ICE FLOW, 10min., Canada, Documentary

“Ice Flow,” is a beautiful, absorbing, short non-narrative documentary that depicts the natural world and indirectly raises quesions about human values. In “Ice Flow, the river is the “lead character.” The people in the film (the film-maker and her husband) along with other animals and birds are observed as equal participants sharing nature’s stage as… Continue reading Short Film: ICE FLOW, 10min., Canada, Documentary