Category Archives: Shorts

2012 Student Film Showcase

Posted on May 18, 2012 by James McNally

It’s the end of the school year, and fittingly, it’s time to celebrate the best of Canadian student filmmaking. On Tuesday May 22nd, TIFF Bell Lightbox will present the 9th annual Student Film Showcase, featuring ten short films from the … Continue reading →

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Cinéfranco 2012: Shorts

Posted on March 24, 2012 by James McNally

A few weeks ago, I previewed some of the features playing at this year’s Cinéfranco festival, which kicked off tonight. Now I want to turn your attention to some of the notable short films, which screen in two programs this … Continue reading →

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Canadian Film Fest 2012: Shorts

Posted on March 22, 2012 by James McNally

After a three-year hiatus, the Canadian Film Fest returns from March 28-31 at the Royal Cinema. Featuring a homegrown lineup of 9 features and 10 shorts, this year’s edition is a welcome return for festival director Bern Euler. “I am … Continue reading →

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Sailcloth

Posted on February 7, 2012 by James McNally

SPOILER ALERT: I usually don’t make a point of alerting readers to spoilers, but it’s pretty hard not to in writing about this film. At just 18 minutes, though, you figure out pretty quickly what’s going on. Nonetheless, fair warning. … Continue reading →

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The Palace

Posted on January 21, 2012 by James McNally

The Palace (Director: Anthony Maras): Perhaps it’s fitting that so soon after hosting the first Shorts That Are Not Pants screening, I was asked to review a batch of shorts in contention for this year’s Oscars®. First up is The … Continue reading →

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