Kalen Artinian

Following five years in the life and career of independent filmmaker Justin McConnell, this documentary explores the struggles of financing, attracting the right talent, working with practical effects and selling the finished product in the hope of turning a profit. Featuring interviews with a range of industry luminaries, not only are technical aspects and interpersonal skills discussed but also the emotional stamina and little-known tips needed to survive in the low budget film industry.

During what may seem like an ordinary dinner delivery, a bike courier, Matteo brings an intimidating man, Diamond his Chinese take-out. Matteo searches frantically for the 'extra salt' requested by Diamond, which is revealed to be a $40,000 brick of cocaine. As an argument over payment arises between the two men, passion is brought into the mix, shifting their power dynamic. Are either of these men who we thought they were?

Alex is an Argentinian student in Toronto for just one week. They both know that the relationship ends when he catches his flight back home. But they’re falling for each other and it’s the kind of relationship that changes them, unlocks things hidden deep inside.

James, a disturbed high schooler retreats from a culture of prescription drugs, religion, and a near-constant stream of harassment into a comic-book fantasy world he’s created featuring a hero called The Indestructible. Increasing pressure from his mother, fellow students and his teachers eventually push him to the breaking point, and the lines between fantasy and reality, which were already beginning to blur, shatter entirely after a violent encounter with a school bully.

Ryan, a lovelorn 27-year-old, falls into a tailspin of all his previous relationships when his girlfriend Emily drops the "We Need To Talk" during their date.

A man and a woman hit it off at a bar and decide to go back to her place. The man soon realizes that she is more than he bargained for.

A young couple in the not so distant future find their secret existence threatened when reserves run low.

The Ventriloquist is trapped by the villainous Batsy Segal, and his wooden crime-fighting partner, Dani the Dummy is racing to rescue their friend in time.

Two teen girls find a body in the woods.