CIFF 2024

SHORTS: ALBERTA SPIRIT

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Available September 26, 2024 4:00 PM UTC
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12 films in package
ALL IS NOT FORGOTTEN
A criminal organization is in disarray after a botched job threatens their existence.
EMERGENCE
Mind emerges from matter.
A FRIEND LIKE COYOTE
Cowboy and the Trickster Coyote journey to find some hidden gold.
A CALM AND HUMBLE MIND: THE AN CHHAY STORY
Dive into the mind of An Chhay, a refugee displaced by the reign of terror brought by the Khmer Rouge
CIRCLES
A reflection on the universal questions of where we come from and where we go after this life.
CROW
To see the birds you must be like the birds.
ENBY BREAST CANCER
Drag performer and artist Mike Hooves discusses their experience as a non-binary person following a breast cancer diagnosis.
UNBLENDING
Put your racing bedtime thoughts to rest in a few vivid minutes of hand-painted animation.
PEARL TEARS
A Japanese immigrant to Canada learns her child will be born with Down Syndrome.
CAMPING
A stop-motion short that follows the story of Shawna, a young woman living in an urban encampment as she attempts to find housing.
POOS
An animated exploration of Blackfoot culture and language through the eyes of Thumper the Cat.
LAST SUMMER
They've known each other forever, but tonight can only happen once.
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Alberta-made short films that showcase talent from all around the province. From experimental films to animated documentaries, this diverse group of films will have something that will surely appeal to everyone.

CIRCLES is an exploration of matriarchal relationships and the intersecting, overlapping stories that shape us. Grounded in the Cree teaching of closing circles after opening them and using this concept as a practical and spiritual practice for balance and peace.

  • Year
    2024
  • Runtime
    4 minutes
  • Language
    Cree, English
  • Country
    Canada
  • Premiere
    Alberta
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Director
    Sarah Houle
  • Screenwriter
    Sarah Houle
  • Producer
    Sarah Houle
  • Cast
    Vittal Ghostkeeper, Norma Houle, Lauralyn Houle, Shane Ghostkeeper, Finn Ghostkeeper
  • Editor
    Justin Skrundz
  • Music
    Brad Hawkins, Sarah Houle
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