The Night 1 collection of some of the best short films made in Alberta this year.
Countries
CanadaEVERYTHING MUST GO
A dejected once-aspiring artist is selling off his materials before moving on.
THE ELDEST DAUGHTER
An eldest daughter navigates difficult choices as she cares for her family.
RENDERFAMILY
Returning to the "taxidermy museum" of his childhood home, Tyler sorts through generations of relics as buried memories resurface.
GATES
Based on Franz Kafka’s short story “Before the Law,” GATES tells the story of young people struggling to choose their path.
QUAY QUEENS: CULTIVATING A COMMUNITY
Inside the Mt. Norquay-based community Quay Queens the value of female connections come to a forefront as members share their experiences with the group.
GRRRL STYLE YYC
GRRRLS TO THE FRONT!
PORRIDGE WITH LOVE
In Ethiopia and Eritrea, women gather to prepare genfo (traditional porridge) to bless expectant mothers. Adanech Sahilie continues this tradition in Calgary.
ITSEETAMAPI
A young Blackfoot woman with a connection to the spirit world struggles to understand her gift.
THE LEGACY OF A BUTTERFLY
Dr. Diana Monea, one of Alberta's longest-practicing female optometrists, on a life of resilience, reinvention, and unapologetic self-expression.
KAADIKI - POOL PARTY
While surveilling a glamorous gang of criminals at a lavish pool party, two young FBI agents are captivated by their targets and lose sight of their mission.
PEOPLE WATCHING
A chance encounter at a park bench where two lives briefly collide while pondering on the meaning of sonder.
GOING NOWHERE FAST
Three adults living with disabilities navigate an unconventional love triangle in this bittersweet portrait of resilience and connection.
