Anastasia Itkina

A 1-minute film about the experience of young immigrant children having to translate for their parents. Presented by NextShark.

A Korean Granddaughter faces guilt and shame as she reunites with her Halmeoni (Grandma) after immigrating away at a young age, having forgotten her mother tongue.

Two distant friends reunite after one of them returns from studying abroad. Throughout the night, they reminisce on nostalgic memories and contemplate the uncertainty of the future.

During a period of self-reflection leading up to the New Year, David develops an unusual disorder and becomes determined to put an end to it.

Sasha, the younger daughter living in the Canadian countryside, welcomes her family to her home after they have recently escaped Ukraine after the outbreak of war. The tension between her family members gradually builds until things reach breaking point.

Sophia, a newly arrived refugee from Ukraine, is trying her best to assimilate to her new life in Vancouver. She is faced with her fears and disturbing memories from back home as she tries to learn the ropes during her trial shift at a classy restaurant.