Category Archives: Shorts

Am Ende der Wald (Where the Woods End)

Posted on November 15, 2016 by James McNally

Director Felix Ahrens won a Silver Medal at the Student Academy Awards for this taut mini-thriller. In just 30 minutes, Am Ende der Wald (Where the Woods End) manages to create an unbearable situation for its protagonist, young police officer … Continue reading →

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Alles wird gut (Everything Will Be Okay)

Posted on November 17, 2015 by James McNally

UPDATE (Friday January 15, 2016): Congratulations to Patrick and his team, the film has just been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short. Good luck! Patrick Vollrath’s 30-minute film drops us into the life of Michael Baumgartner, … Continue reading →

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Shorts Celebrate Theatre Centenary

Posted on September 3, 2013 by James McNally

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre, and as part of the anniversary celebration, the Ontario Heritage Trust has commissioned a series of short films that use the theatres as settings, both historical … Continue reading →

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Win Tickets to July 18 Shorts That Are Not Pants

Posted on July 3, 2013 by James McNally

I know I’ve been neglecting you, dear reader. I’ve been busy with lots of things, chief among them my quarterly short film screening series, Shorts That Are Not Pants. But to reward anyone who is still finding their way here … Continue reading →

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Canadian Film Fest 2013: Shorts

Posted on March 18, 2013 by James McNally

The Canadian Film Fest returns from March 20-23 at the Royal Cinema. Featuring a homegrown lineup of 6 features and 19 shorts, this year’s edition continues the festival’s resurgence. New this year, filmmaker Warren Sonoda will be leading a daylong … Continue reading →

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