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0 Rewind
Title of the Film: Rewind
Country of Origin: Canada
Year of Production: 2017
Running Time in minutes: 6.22
Tagline:
Three lost souls relive a fragment of their happy past through an alternative therapy.
Director: Jaana
Biography Jaana:
Originally from Germany, Jaana was educated in Vienna and New York, subsequently travelling the globe for the better part of a decade. Having worked as producer in
various parts of the world, she has cultivated invaluable storytelling. Her short documentary ‘I am a Doctor’ was aired on prime-time television in Canada. She is currently in post-production for her first feature-length documentary.
Director: Jazz Virk
Biography Jazz:
Jazz is an award-winning and internationally acclaimed commercial adverts and music video director. Born in London, England, his creative endeavours have taken him
around the world. His approach to narration is that of a devoted storyteller. After directing several short films, Jazz is currently writing his third feature film.
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0 Blindfold
BlindFold
Toronto Premiere
Running Time. 3:15
Synopsis
As the acolytes gather, a young prisoner journeys from blindness to truth
hyper.bolic films presents an experimental short by Slander.
Official Selection London Experimental 2017
starring
Julien Deane
Synn
The York Men’s Costume Club
Music
[re] Group
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0 Aquiver
World Premiere
Running Time: 3:49
When things don’t appear as they seem.
Director: Ash Varma
Staring: Steve Kasan
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0 Aryan’s World
Canadian Premiere
Running: 3 minutes
A parent struggles to find balance with his 8 year old child.
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0 VIVID
Toronto Premiere
Running time: 5:59
Viv, a beautiful young corporate climber
falls into the depths of fear
as she is stalked by a mysterious shadowy figure.
David, a corporate acquaintance witnesses her rapid decline
and must decide whether to save her or dismiss her mental state.
Shreya Patel
A recent graduate from Seneca College Documentary Filmmaking Institute, model-turned- actress and dancer Shreya Patel has been featured in short lms, commercials and television segments. Some of her commercial credits include: Much Music Canada, Rogers Cup, and York- dale Mall. She is also a veteran of runways, having walked for international designers in North America, Asia and the Middle East and was showcased in Vogue India’s fth anniversary show and Fashion Fund Award.
Since coming back to Canada, the spotlight has turned into acting and lm production. She directed and edited a documentary called “Girl Up”, a lm about a girl who was a victim of domestic violence and human tra cking. Lastly, she also co-directed and acted in a fashion lm “One Left” for the Elle Canada Fashion Film Competition.
FRANCIS LUTA WRITER, DIRECTOR, EDITOR
Francis Luta is an emerging Canadian filmmaker with works ranging from fiction and non-fiction. His most recent film “Vivid” (2017) a short horror film about one woman’s rapid decline into paranoia and the struggles of mental illness, produced by Canon Canada for their launch of the EOS C700 cinema camera, lensed by award winning cinematographer Jeremy Benning csc (The Expanse, Killing Lincoln). “Attention of Men” (2016) is a short drama about the inner battles with sexuality and religion which stars Adam Kenneth Wilson (Manson, Reign, Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments). “Explorer” (2016) a short adventure documentary about modern day explorer Adam Shoalts which premiered at the Victoria Film Festival and Silveron International Film Festival. “The Legendary Mickey Parker” (2016) an introspective documentary about a 97 year old cancer and tuberculosis survivor which premieres at the Windsor Independent Film Festival. “Turbulence” (2016) a short dramedy about a breakup mid-flight which premiered at the Video Drunk Film Festival. “Butterfly” (2015) a short film shot entirely with a drone, explores the theme of grief and the supernatural which premiered at the Flying Robots International Film Festival. “The Story of 90 Sumach” (2015) a short documentary about the history of the CBC design building converted into one of the most iconic lofts in Toronto. “Wolf” (2015) a coming-of-age short mystery film about obsession and sexual urges which premiered at the Newfilmmakers New York Film Festival and archived at Cannes Short Film Corner. “The Hammer Band: Music Child” (2015) a short documentary about the organization that teaches kids learn how to play the violin in low-income neighborhoods of Toronto which won Best Music Video at the Toronto Short Film Festival. “Project Gelb” (2014) a 43 minute documentary about Asian-men-problems available on Amazon and Bell Fibe TV1 which premiered at the Equality International Film Festival in Kiev Ukraine, and “Seeing” (2014) a short film about blindness and revenge, lensed by powerhouse cinematographers Jeremy Benning csc and Adam Marsden csc (River, Hotline Bling Drake music video) produced by Cooke Optics. With a background in fine arts and graphic design, Francis Luta has exhibited art works in Berlin Germany and Toronto Canada, shows include Toronto International Art Fair, Berliner Kunstsalon and Preview Berlin.
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0 Breakdown
Breakdown
World Premiere
Running: 10:28
Some Breakdowns are long overdue
A serialized on-hour Dramedy with a touch of magic
Gwen’s life is going according to plan: great home, loving fiancée, and a thriving therapy practice. Her secret weapon? The INNERS: Analytic, Romantic, Rebel, and Fear. Everyone has internalized the voices of parents, coaches, or teachers, but Gwen’s voices are next level. They’ve developed personalities and priorities of their own. They’re an expert advisory panel in her practice, but in her personal life, they’ve been shoved aside.
When she ignores them one too many times, they do the unthinkable – vanish. In a panic, Gwen retreats to where it all started: her hometown and her research therapist parents. What she doesn’t expect to find is Ali, her college girl friend who may have been more of a girlfriend. In the midst of her identity crisis, Ali runs into the Inners, in the flesh and living it up in the outside world.
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0 GRIN
Canadian Premiere
http://grinthemovie.com
A lonely starlet unravels when a photographer crosses the line.
Starring: Sheetal Sheth
Director: Tanuj Chopra
WINNER, Best Short – SACRAMENTO HORROR FESTIVAL
WINNER, Best Actress – SACRAMENTO HORROR FESTIVAL
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0 Cowboy and Indian
Toronto Premiere
Trailer:
Website:
http://www.cowboyandindianfilm.com
Running Time: 8 minutes, 13 seconds
Synopsis:
A young Bengali bride materializes out of the barren, desert landscape like a mirage. She collapses in the dry heat and wakes up in a cowboy’s bedroom. The unlikely pair discover things aren’t always what they seem.
Cast/Crew
Sujata Day – Director, Writer, Producer, Indian
Cameron Fife – Cowboy, Editor
Noel Maitland – Cinematographer, Editor
Malcolm Fife – Sound Designer
Megan Lee Joy – Production Manager
Brenna Haukedahl – Makeup Artist
Joshua Simpson – Gaffer
Mason Hankins – Sound Mixer
Michael Hanna – Production Assistant
Eric A. Wahl – Colorist
Director Bio
With her infectious personality and unique sense of humor, Pittsburgh native Sujata Day has established herself in Hollywood as a multi-talented actress, creator/writer, producer and director. She honed her comedy skills at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, graduating from the improv program. Sujata is known for her starring role as CeCe in Issa Rae’s The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl. Recent onscreen credits include a recurring role on HBO’s Insecure, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Life in Pieces and The Grinder. She is a 2016 Sundance | YouTube New Voices Lab fellow. Sujata makes her narrative directing debut with the short film Cowboy and Indian.
Press:
http://splinternews.com/i-want-to-write-my-indian-girl-story-how-insecures-suj-1795031665
http://www.rookiemag.com/2017/05/screen-time-30/
http://www.wearemovingstories.com/we-are-moving-stories-videos/2017/5/6/ifs-film-festival-cowboy-and-indian
· List of all Festivals the film as played in the U.S.:
CAAM Fest (SF), LA Asian Pacific, Hollyshorts, New York Indian, IFS, Colorado Dragon, Asian American International (NY), HAAPI (Houston)
23rd Filmi: Toronto's South Asian Film Festival Dec 6-7 2025 