VPL – Indie Film Night

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Cost: Free

The Vancouver Public Library is highlighting local filmmakers for its first Indie Film Night. The filmmakers will be in attendance and after we have watched their short films, there will be a talkback session where the audience is encouraged to ask questions.

Featuring:
Luis at Home by Francisco Passuelo (10:59 min): Luis, a Mexican immigrant in Canada reflects on the aftermath of leaving his homeland and coming out as a gay man. Since arriving in Vancouver in 2007, Luis has established himself as a Canadian citizen, yet his experience reveals that the search for happiness goes beyond borders and legal status. In the end, Luis at Home offers a space to reflect on identity, self-acceptance, and the vital importance of human connection.

Moving Through Pain: Lapu Lapu Tragedy by Princess Eloisa Manalac (10:23 min): Moving Through Pain: Lapu Lapu Tragedy, a short documentary, follows Val, his family, and other survivors as they continue to live with the impact of the Lapu Lapu Day tragedy. The film explores trauma, unanswered questions, and the search for resilience in a world that has already moved on. Amid growing calls for support, transparency, and accountability, it reflects on what it means to be resilient in the aftermath of tragedy.

Parontha by Prabhjit Singh Sabharwal (5:55 min): The film is about a Punjabi speaking Indian grandmother and how she shows her love to her English speaking Canadian grandkids through cooking food. It explores the topics of aging and loving as part of the Indian diaspora in Canada.

Donut Shaped Hole by Robin Kavangh (5:03 min): Donut Shaped Hole is a tribute to Cartems Donuts, the beloved Vancouver institution that recently closed its doors for good. This short documentary captures the final day of service at Cartems, weaving together memories from staff and the founder alongside the shop’s legendary donuts. Beyond nostalgia, the documentary highlights the importance of supporting small businesses, a sentiment gaining urgency as Canadian consumers face growing international trade concerns and look to shop locally.

The Worst Day Ever? by Keegan Connor Tracy (16:28 min): Four siblings return to their childhood home to say goodbye to their mother on the day of her doctor-assisted death after her long and losing battle with cancer.

Walk and Talk by Inanna Cusi (6:36 min): Walk and Talk is a coming of age drama shot on 16mm black and white film about Eve, a wild and aloof 16-year-old girl who takes a spontaneous night walk. With her thoughts and frustrations pouring out, Eve engages in a conversation with herself, exploring her identity, her neurodiversity, and her place in the world.

Please register. Registration is not required to attend, but it helps us anticipate attendance and send a reminder the day before the event, or any updates about this program.
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