Jerry Evans
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Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis falls in love with a fishmonger while working for him as a live-in housekeeper.
Maudie

A creative and driven teenager is desperate to escape his hometown and the haunting memories of his turbulent childhood.
Closet Monster

A burdened man feels the wrath of a vengeful God after he and his wife are visited by a mysterious stranger.
The Righteous

Combining archival photos with new and found footage, this short film presents a personal, impressionistic rendering of what it's like growing up Mi'kmaq in Newfoundland, while living in a culture of denial. Vistas is a series of 13 short films on nationhood from 13 Indigenous filmmakers from Halifax to Vancouver. It was a collaborative project between the NFB and APTN to bring Indigenous perspectives and stories to an international audience.
Vistas: Red Ochre

Shot during the first ever Innu circus festival in Labrador, Canada, Tricksters gives the viewing audience a positive glimpse into these troubled native communities. The artistry of international performers is combined with the native tradition of drumming and dancing offering a wider appreciation for the Innu way of life. Tricksters features Beni Malone's Wonderbolt Circus, as well as two time world champion hoop dancer Lisa Odjig who interacts with Innu Elders and children in workshops. Interviews with Innu elders inspire a greater appreciation for the Innu way of life. Tricksters offers an emergence of art and native culture, rarely seen on the screen.
Tricksters

This feature film uses Michael Crummey's seminal piece of Newfoundland literature to examine cultural change and modern relationships.
Hard Light

A young women craving attention in her relationship, finds a lump in her breast.