SATURDAY, MAY 4 - BLOCK 1 - 1PM
Life is Worth It
Discover the transformative power of dance as Anna Lin turns pain into poetry in 'Life is Worth It'—a captivating journey from loss to resilience, breaking the silence on mental health
Director: Hao Wang
Runtime:06:24
Category: Documentary Short
Dementia: You Can Make A Difference
A compelling documentary with people living with dementia and their caregivers talking about their experiences. The documentary shines a light on the growing prevalence of dementia, the stigma associated with dementia and the advances in research related to dementia. The video offers hope in a plea to get involved in research related to dementia. Produced with the University of Ottawa’s Life Research Institute with funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Director: Firdaus Kharas
Runtime: 22:00
Category: Documentary Short
Healing in the Valley - Short
This film examines HIV in the Black community, the stigma around the disease, and solutions for addressing this public health challenge.
Director: Jelani Kerr, Miguel Hampton
Runtime: 29:20
Category: Documentary Short
#DTMUS (Don't Tell Me Ur Sorry)
"#DTMUS" is inspired by true events which follows two African American teens who experience the pandemic in two different lights.
Director: Anah Ambuchi
Runtime: 22:03
Category: Student Short
Scroll Food
Set against the backdrop of the pandemic, “Scroll Food” tells the story of Derrick Loomis, quarantining at home alone, absorbing a smorgasbord of social media posts being spread online. His mental health begins to suffer due to his inability to put down his phone and “disconnect” from the world while he also deals with his own personal demons and depression. "Scroll Food" takes an unflinching look at how perception vs reality can blur everyday life.
Director: Jason H. Bonner
Runtime:14:11
Category: Narrative Short
Emotional Logical
A young woman learns a lesson upon self-reflection when she realizes she has been unkind to the person she should have treated the best all along.
Director: Vered Rodriguez
Runtime: 05:30
Category: Narrative Shorts