Laara Sadiq

The Breadwinner

Nora Twomey

Saara Chaudry, Soma Bhatia

A headstrong young girl in Afghanistan, ruled by the Taliban, disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.

Eight Below

Frank Marshall

Paul Walker, Bruce Greenwood

In the Antarctic, after an expedition with Dr. Davis McClaren, the sled dog trainer Jerry Shepherd has to leave the polar base with his colleagues due to the proximity of a heavy snow storm. He ties his dogs to be rescued after, but the mission is called-off and the dogs are left alone at their own fortune. For six months, Jerry tries to find a sponsor for a rescue mission.

Little Witch

Andrea Libman, Babs Chula

A young witch finds her desire to use her powers for good at odds with her aunts' traditional mean ways. Little Witch's wish to make new friends changes one Halloween night.

Joe

Jill Haras

Blu Mankuma, Richard de Klerk

This animated short tells the story of Seraphim "Joe" Fortes, one of Vancouver's most beloved citizens. Born in the West Indies, Joe Fortes swam in English Bay for over than 30 years. A self-appointed lifeguard at first, he became so famous that the city of Vancouver finally rewarded him with a salary for doing what he loved best.

Live Bait

Bruce Sweeney

Tom Scholte, Kevin McNulty

A 23-year-old slacker tries find his way amidst the oppressive suburban environment where he was raised in this Canadian comedy-drama. Amiable Trevor McIntosh faces two major problems. He wants to get away from his overbearing mom, philandering father and his older brother; and he wants to lose his virginity. Trevor tries hard at the latter, but can't seem to connect with the young women who interest him. Then he meets Charlotte Peacock, an artist in her '60s. She accepts Trevor and encourages him. They start out as friends, but gradually become much more.

Just Add Romance

Terry Ingram

Meghann Fahy, Элисон Суини

When Carly and Jason, exact opposites, compete on a famed cooking show for the chance at their own restaurant, what will matter more – their culinary careers or their potential love?

Willard

Glen Morgan

Crispin Glover, R. Lee Ermey

Desperate for companionship, the repressed Willard befriends a group of rats that inhabit his late father's deteriorating mansion. In these furry creatures, Willard finds temporary refuge from daily abuse at the hands of his bedridden mother and his father's old partner, Frank. Soon it becomes clear that the brood of rodents is ready and willing to exact a vicious, deadly revenge on anyone who dares to bully their sensitive new master.

The Invisible

David S. Goyer

Justin Chatwin, Margarita Levieva

After an attack leaves him in limbo -- invisible to the living and also near death -- a teenager discovers the only person who might be able help him is his attacker.

StarBeam: Halloween Hero

Nahanni Mitchell, Nahanni Mitchell

Greedy Captain Fishbeard is stealing everybody's Halloween treats for himself, but StarBeam and Boost have some tricks up their sleeves to save the day!

2012

Roland Emmerich

John Cusack, Chiwetel Ejiofor

Согласно календарю индейцев Майя, в 2012 году планеты солнечной системы окажутся на одной линии друг с другом, что приведет к глобальным природным катаклизмам: сильнейшие землетрясения, цунами и извержения вулканов превратят страны и целые континенты в руины. Недавно ученые подтвердили, что этот миф может стать реальностью.

2012

Roland Emmerich

Dominic Zamprogna, Doron Bell

Согласно календарю индейцев Майя, в 2012 году планеты солнечной системы окажутся на одной линии друг с другом, что приведет к глобальным природным катаклизмам: сильнейшие землетрясения, цунами и извержения вулканов превратят страны и целые континенты в руины. Недавно ученые подтвердили, что этот миф может стать реальностью.

Special Correspondents

Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais, Эрик Бана

A radio journalist and his technician get in over their heads when they hatch a scheme to fake their own kidnapping during a rebel uprising in South America and hide out in New York instead.

Happily Ever After

Joan Carr-Wiggin

Джанет Монтгомери, Сара Пэкстон

When Heather and Sarah Ann were growing up they told each other every secret. But Heather left their small town on the last day of high school vowing never to return. Forced to come back when her father becomes ill, the young documentary filmmaker is pressured into filming Sarah Ann's wedding video. Heather is convinced that the edgy filmmaker and bubbly pink-wearing bride have nothing in common, but as the big day approaches she finds that no one is quite what they seem – especially the old friend she thought she knew better than anyone.

They Nest

Ellory Elkayem

Thomas Calabro, Dean Stockwell

After freezing up under pressure in the emergency room, Dr. Cahill decides to spend a few months unwinding on a little Maine island where he immediately gets off on the wrong foot with the locals. Meanwhile, a body has washed up on shore infested with a strange type of carnivorous cockroach. But when Dr. Cahill tries to warn the townsfolk of the danger, they are naturally skeptical. Will they realize the truth before it's too late?

The Stepchild

Roma Roth

Lauren Holly, Paul Johansson

Ashley suspects her father's partner was behind a brutal home invasion.

Excited

Bruce Sweeney

Cam Cronin, Laara Sadiq

A thirty-something single man is afraid his latest romance will be over before it starts in this independent comedy from writer and director Bruce Sweeney. Eight years after his marriage ended in divorce, Kevin is doing well in his career as the owner of a successful golf course, but his personal life is another matter altogether. Kevin hasn't been on a date since he became single again, and his overbearing mother makes no secret of her concern that she'll never become a grandmother. Kevin's slacker brother Randy decides to step in and help, setting Kevin up on a date with Hayaam. To Kevin's surprise, Hayaam turns out to be attractive and fun to be with, and they quickly bond with one another. However, things become problematic when they move their relationship to the next level -- Kevin's nerves cause him to finish far too quickly in the bedroom, and though Hayaam wants to help, she's only willing to deal with his problem for so long.