Short Film Face Off announces films for Season 17
Filmmakers set to face off in September
"This year we have nine powerful, moving and creative films from across the country," says Bill Niven, the show's independent producer. "We can't wait to share them with Canadians."
The multi-talented Amanda Parris returns as host.
A panel of industry professionals provides perspective on the creative and technical aspects of each film, and the directors give the inside scoop on how their films were made.
The home viewing audience votes for their favourite of the nine films.
The winning filmmaker will receive the Telefilm Canada award of $30,000 to be used for their next film.
Season 17 will air September 14, 21 and 28 and October 5 on CBC TV and CBC Gem.
And this season's films are . . .
Bounce - Elizabeth Hicks (Newfoundland and Labrador)
When an ultra-cute boy from Darcy's cadet corps insists that she attend that night's Trampoline Social, she sets off for a dramatic evening of self acceptance and sweet backflips.
Datrin - Douglas Joe (Yukon)
A Gwich'in elder in Canada's far North dreams of the last remaining Datrin ( Raven ). Who would you talk to if you were the last speaker of your language?
For Roy – Vivian Cheung (British Columbia)
Inspired by true events, an imaginative girl attempts to fold a thousand cranes as she learns to lose her father during his final days in the hospice.
Home – Duane Crichton (Ontario)
A woman's home AI system stages an intervention to persuade her to leave her slowly dying marriage.
My Digital Boyfriend - Lauren Eden (Ontario)
A lonely college student downloads a dating simulator app only to find her pixelated partner may be more real than she thought.
smokeBreak – Lisa Robertson (Ontario)
smokeBreak tells the story of a mother's uncomfortable reunion with her daughter, exposing how their deep bond broke and why it may remain forever – in pieces.
The Mess We're In - Jamie Lam (British Columbia)
Still living in her mother's hoarder house, a young woman struggles to balance her feelings of duty towards her family and her desire for independence.
The Teacup - Zhi Min Hu (Ontario)
A teacup triggers an immigrant's memories and nostalgia. How she deals with this past affects her perspective on her childhood, her family, and her future.
100 Days – Derek Kwan (British Columbia)
A tradition in Asian cultures when a baby turns 100 days old, family and friends celebrate over a banquet style dinner welcoming the infant into the world. An unexpected guest arrives and a bowl of red bean dessert soup causes tensions to boil over in this modern day family dramedy.
