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Sixth Film Festival - Local Focus 2Films are listed in order of screening dates and times. Sunday, March 15th: The festival kicks off with a celebration and refreshments at the Walper Hotel in The Oak Room on the second floor. There will be some brief speeches of introduction and the distribution of artists fees. Clips from each movie and logos of all our sponsors appear on big screen. Cash bar. The media are invited to attend this event. Everybody is welcome.
He's all dressed up and she's dithering over dresses and shoes: It's an eternal chasm between lovers.
In this grim and gritty crime drama, a hardened ex-con reunites with the love of his life, a now ailing prostitute. Unfortunately for the two lovers, the woman's pimp refuses to let her go.
"Him" is a surrealist journey through heartache and the agony of love lost. After a difficult break up, a young woman is unable to move on. Only after an arrival of an unlikely visitor does she find the strength to overcome her pain.
This modern twist on a Shakespearean tragedy focuses on the decline of a seemingly perfect marriage. Theo observes an apparent series of "chance" encounters between Mona and his best friend, and becomes haunted by images of an illicit affair.
A man full of regret and longing is revisited by the femme fatal of his clouded past. She is irresistible, and immediately he finds himself in a personal struggle for true clarity. This short story is a contemporary exploration of the classic film-noir genre.
How much can a memory be trusted? What powers do we have over our recollections? How can you forget what refuses to be forgotten? The search for these answers brings unexpected results for one man...
Noel is a quiet, unassuming young man with a particular obsession. When he gets home one night after work for dinner and a relaxing, he has no idea what the supernatural forces beyond his comprehension have in store for him...
This film is made up of micro narrative stories taking place on a city bus. It offers viewers the freedom of many possible interpretations.
This film follows a salesman in his quest to find himself. Robert sets out on a journey to deal with his abandonment and sets forth to find his biological heritage.
During the Second World War, medic Cpl. Jenkins finds himself behind enemy lines. He meets up with Pvt. Werden and they attempt to find his lost battalion. The two form a bond along the way, but powers beyond their control seal their fates.
"BELOVED" is a minimalist exploration through the life of one human being from beginning to end. Filled with all the joys and tragedies, this heartfelt tale will connect with the coldest soul.
Throughout time there has been a battle raging between good and evil. In this action packed epic short, two modern warriors continue that battle anew. May thy blade be steady and true.
This film explores a woman's untold energy as she revisits an environment where she had spent most of her childhood, and begins to retrace haunting memories of her past through delusional reenactments and flashbacks.
Officer Debbie Bodkin is on a mission in Darfur, Sudan. After returning to Canada, having talked with victims of this genocide, hearing their stories and befriending them, Debbie could not return to live as normal in Canada.
Downside Up explores the causes and consequences of youth homelessness in Kitchener, Ontario. It offers insights into the lives of the youth, their struggles with mainstream society, and their recommendations for social change.
Vienne is an eccentric, older Italian man who lives with his daughter Maria, It's Maria birthday and Vienne's only responsibility is to sign for the package that been delivered while Freddie and Maria are out. Sounds simple, doesn't it?
In search of adventure... and something to do, four teenagers and one twenty something end up at the local Toys A Lot where they get into a game of cat and mouse with store security.
An emotionally disturbed young man falls deeper into a pit of agoraphobia after an embarrassing incident at a party is captured on video and broadcast on the internet. A young woman who feels responsible attempts to make amends.
In this short, dark, westernesque comedy, Johnny comes looking for a challenge. Only in Canada could this friendly game reach such intensity.
A comedy about a young man who by accident gives his lottery ticket to a girl he finds attractive. Fortunately enough, he meets her again and tries to get this ticket back from her without her knowing his true motives...
A film about aboriginal philosophy of caring for our environment, and how it applies today. It explores the need for tolerance between cultures, and the oneness of all people. This will unite all in the purpose of saving this sacred earth.
This Film follows vegetable farmer John Gorzo Jr. and his family over eight months on his farm in the Holland Marsh. It looks at how the practice of farming has become increasingly difficult for small farmers; John's future in farming is uncertain.
Five people are sent mysterious tickets to a rave, but they find themselves descending into a nightmarish world of confusion and horror. Are their visions real, or is it all in their minds?
In the melodramatic dream-world theatre of the mind, the Guy does his same old song and dance to win his Girl back. Their hilarious and dysfunctional relationships explore comedy and tragedy, and investigate shallow clichés.
Jack, 16, runs away from a physically and emotionally abusive family to save his life and that of his sister Annie. The two children get separated by Children's Services, but Jack fights to reunite with his sister.
In this non-narrative music video, a thunderstorm across the grand canyon puts on a light show in nature, connecting us to the ancient's awareness of our connection with the earth.
Two Canadian friends learn the lifestyle of the people in a rural Zambian village and work together to bring them a high school and change their lives forever through education.
Hiba takes up the traditional Middle Eastern dance, raqs sharqi - commonly known as "belly dance" in order to connect with her heritage, but is confronted with negative reactions from strangers, friends, and even her own family.
A short animation about outsourcing.
A short animation about two boys leaves fighting for a girl leaf.
A short animation about aliens looking for a new planet to call home.
008 is a parody of James Bond. 008 must stop the bad guys from detonating their bomb -- twice. First 008 must take them on in their hide out, then again when they invade 008's headquarters. The characters in this movie are Stikfas.
A short story of man who lost his father in the Korean War. He finds out about the killer of his father and seeks revenge.
An in-depth look at how Canadians in Waterloo, ON use their water. It describes the differences in water use between nations around the world and the associated problems, and possible complications and solutions to these problems.
This experimental documentary focuses on how our culture has developed such that individuals are introverted, virtually social creatures, who have a detached perspective on how the world has been affected by our actions.
This film is about the cafeteleros, the small scale coffee producers, whose earnings bear little relation to the hard work performed throughout the year. Common Grounds tell the story of the development of fair-trade coffee production.
Benjamin's numbness is fading and his fury has taken over. Nothing can stop Benjamin from settling the score that has been boiling inside him for five years.
Jessie settles in a small southern Ontario town where she meets four best friends; Michael, Luke, Gabe, and Christopher, who keeps everyone close until love intervenes causing the aces to put on their poker faces. Sunday, March 22nd: Wrap-Up celebrations and refreshments start at 7:00pm at the Walper Hotel in The Oak Room. At this time we will announce the winners of the Jury Award and Public Choice Award in each category. Clips of winning films and logos of sponsors will appear on big screen. Cash bar. The media are invited to attend this event. Everybody is welcome. This event was sponsored by:
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