Screening: From Haunting to Horrific followed by Q&A with filmmakers
Date/Time: Mar 9 2018, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Vancouver, Vancity Theatre | Event calendarAge: 19+
Cost: 13.00
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Maneki Neko
Manolis Mavris, Greece, 19 mins
North American Premiere
In this haunting and compelling narrative, two strangers meet at a remote bus stop. They decide to split a taxi into the city. The ride becomes a surreal trip into the anatomy of their relationship.
Mind Stories
Wendy D, BC, 9 mins
Mind Stories is an improvised collaboration between photographer Wendy D and performer Tara Cheyenne Friednberg who, within the limited confines of her kitchen counter, interprets a mental breakdown. Wendy captures the anguish and the beauty of the unraveling.
Mates
Hannah Dougherty, Australia, 5 mins
Canadian Premiere
A young woman experiences the extremes of her personality when she accidentally locks herself in a courtyard and must find a way out. An absurdist comedy from the fertile brain of Hannah Dougherty.
Mental
Jax Smith, BC, 11 mins
Caught in a loop of depression and anxiety, Alicia uses prescription drugs to numb the nearly unbearable experience of mental instability. The film paints a colorful picture of Alicia’s capturing a fantastical landscape caught between a dream and a nightmare.
Waiting for Spring; Persephone and the Pomegranate
Nicole Dextras, BC, 6 mins
Persephone is the lone survivor of environmental devastation. She gathers the few remaining hanging fruits – pomegranates – for food and clothing, creating garments with their peels. Drawing on the myth of Persephone in Hades, this exquisitely crafted film is an inspiration for the eco-conscious and a feast for the eyes.
Bestia
Gigi Saul Guerrero, BC, 8 mins
The lone survivor of an unknown disaster awakens on a desolate, deserted shoreline. Imminent dangers lurk beyond the tree line. Or are they lurking elsewhere, perhaps even closer?
Smile
Nikki Saltz, Ontario, 7 mins
World Premiere
A young woman navigates through daily interactions with men, with the help of her terrifying inner voice.
The Drop In
Naledi Jackson, Ontario, 14 mins
BC Premiere
Joelle seeks to carve a new life for herself as a hairdresser in Toronto. But her long buried past catches up to her on one quiet evening when Grace, a new client, drops by the salon. The film delights with strong performances in kickass roles.
Real Artists
Cameo Wood, USA, 12 mins
Vancouver Premiere
The talented and eager Sophia is up for her dream job at an animation studio. During the interview, however, she learns that a more sinister kind of movie-making magic lurks beneath the surface. This short, thought-provoking, sci-fi is based upon the award-winning author Ken Liu’s story of the same name.
Shorts programme followed by Q&A.
Mad Hatter Tea Party Reception:
Join us for tea and cake. Beware of the cucumber sandwiches. Inspired by From Haunting to Horrific. The reception is free to those with a ticket for the 5:30pm or 9pm March 9th screenings.
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Vancouver International Women in Film Festival 2018 Events