A baby is born to a married woman and the father is a king. Her jealous husband has them both killed along with their entourage. The baby is left to the wolves who call upon the wandering wizard to get this baby back to the humans it belongs with. The wizard takes the child, Arthur, to a comrade of the king to be raised. When he reaches school age the wizard returns and tutors Arthur. The wizard is able to transform Arthur into the creatures of the forest, giving him the perspective of both the weak and the strong.
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Narrator: Julie Sheppard Arthur: Sean Ballantyne Merlin: Shawn Devlin
A BLACK AND WHITE STORY, 8min. Iran Directed by Mahdi Ghazi A young man, who always wears a mask of a smile, stands on the brink of a life-changing decision, enveloped in solitude and sorrow. In his quest to break free from this mask, he delves into the intertwined layers of memories and thoughts, retracing the steps that have led him to this pivotal moment. In his pursuit of liberation, he realizes that only the fall can grant him the freedom of flight. Amidst bitter laughter and moments of collapse, he views life through the lens of his own mask, confronting a world filled with masks. At last, he readies himself to break free from the shackles of his compulsory mask.
BREAKING SOULS, 28min., Sweden Directed by Alexandre Ottoveggio A drama in a Swedish family in the 80s
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A happily married father of four sons confronts his attraction to another man and must navigate between his devotion to family and his recognition that his life imitates art.
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Revival, 33min., USA Directed by Wendy Fleetwood “REVIVAL” follows the story of Emma, a young woman living in a historic condo in New Orleans. When her roommate, Lauren, abruptly moves out due to eerie occurrences, Emma finds herself in need of a new roommate to share the rent. As Emma navigates through a series of bizarre roommate interviews, she encounters Nick, a charming and enigmatic freelance writer.
Dividing Line, 28min,. Georgia Directed by Mevlud Sabashvili A woman finds the strength to leave an abusive relationship. A woman does not find the strength to leave an abusive relationship.
THIRTY SEVEN DOLLARS, 10min,. Singapore Directed by Ashish Sharma “Thirty Seven Dollars” is a powerful 10-minute thriller that explores the devastating cycle of urban violence through an unlikely conversation between predator and prey. When Jessica, a dignified woman, encounters Donnie, a volatile street criminal, their exchange becomes a haunting meditation on choice, consequence, and the true cost of violence. Set in the gritty underbelly of an unnamed city, this film delivers a shocking twist that reframes everything we thought we knew about victim and perpetrator.
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This festival experience has been fantastic. The feedback videos were outstanding, and the podcast interview was delightful. The communication was excellent, and the value provided was exceptional. Thank you for celebrating Tararau S-K 😊
What an unusual and helpful festival! We make these films obviously to share with an audience, and to ideally hear how it resonates with them— so it was very special to be able to receive several people’s articulate responses to our film! And thanks so much for the good communication and the honor of Best Human Interest Film!
One of the most incredible festival experiences. Thank you Toronto Documentary Feature and Short Film Festival for such a positive experience. Your out of the box four tier screening & promotion option for filmmakers is truly unique and sets you apart as a festival. Heartfelt gratitude to the festival team members, audience and reviewers for awarding my short film MITTI (discovering Ikigai) as the best environmental film at the festival.
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