Grade: Grade 11
Duet
Director
Andrew Coll
Writer
Andrew Coll
Cast
Josh Cruddas, Hugh Thompson, Leah Sanford
Producers
Mohammad Mallahi, Andrew Coll
Genre
Drama
Interest
Arts and Culture
Original Language
English
Emma
Director
Martin Edralin
Writer
Martin Edralin
Cast
Hailey Kittle
Producers
Martin Edralin, Lauren Corber
Genre
Drama
Interests
BIPOC Stories, Global Experiences
Original Language
English
Cycles
Director
Joe Cobden
Cast
Joe Cobden, Marc Bendavid, Romina D'ugo, Laura Harris
Producers
Joe Cobden, Alyssa Swanzey
Genre
Experimental
Interest
Arts and Culture
Original Language
No Dialogue
- Own Voice
7 Minutes
Content Note: Depictions of trauma
Director
Tasha Hubbard (Cree)
Hubbard is an award-winning filmmaker and an assistant professor in the University of Saskatchewan’s Department of English. Her writing-directing project Two Worlds Colliding won a Gemini and a Golden Sheaf Award. She has also directed the short film 7 Minutes, and the feature docs Birth of a Family and nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up, which won Best Canadian Documentary at Hot Docs and at the CSAs. She is currently directing the feature doc Singing Back the Buffalo.
Writer
Tasha Hubbard (Cree)
Cast
Darian Lonechild (Cree/Saulteaux)
Producer
Marilyn Poitras (Métis)
Genre
Documentary
Interests
Female Filmmaker, Global Experiences, Indigenous Filmmaker
Original Language
English
- Own Voice
Cry Rock
Director
Banchi Hanuse (Nuxalk)
Writer
Banchi Hanuse (Nuxalk)
Producer
Banchi Hanuse (Nuxalk)
Genre
Documentary
Interests
Arts and Culture, BIPOC Stories, Family Relationships, Female Filmmaker, Indigenous Filmmaker
Original Languages
English, Other Language
- Own Voice
De Face Ou De Profil (Face or Profile)
Director
Sharon Fontaine (Innu)
Writer
Sharon Fontaine (Innu)
Genre
Documentary
Interests
BIPOC Stories, Global Experiences, Indigenous Filmmaker
Original Language
French
Language Version
EN Subtitles
- Own Voice
Hard Learning
Director
Daniel Fortin
Writers
Paul Neary, Daniel Fortin
Producer
Daniel Fortin
Genre
Documentary
Interests
BIPOC Stories, Family Relationships, Indigenous Filmmaker
Original Language
English
- Own Voice
Hyphen: Gabriela’s Story
Renaud explores her hyphenated identity through a portrayal of the complexities of her multiracial family.
Director
Gabriela Warrior Renaud
Writer
Gabriela Warrior Renaud
Genre
Documentary
Interests
BIPOC Stories, Female Filmmaker
Original Languages
English, French
Language Version
EN Subtitles
- Own Voice
Envers et contre tout (Against All Odds)
Director
Kimberley Ann Surin
Writer
Kimberley Ann Surin
Producer
Fabienne Colas
Genre
Documentary
Interests
BIPOC Stories, Discrimination, Female Filmmaker, Sports
Original Language
French
Language Version
EN Subtitles
- Own Voice
Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair
As the Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Senator Murray Sinclair is a key figure in raising global awareness of the atrocities of Canada’s residential school system. Master documentarian Alanis Obomsawin blends Senator Sinclair’s thought-provoking acceptance speech from his WFM-Canada World Peace Award with powerful testimonies of survivors of the residential school system. With determination, wisdom and kindness, Senator Sinclair provides a clear and nuanced explanation of the residential school system and its profound ongoing impacts, and asserts that actual reconciliation requires accepting these difficult truths about Canada’s past and present. The film reminds us to honour the lives and legacies of those affected, lays out avenues for real change, and ultimately leaves us with a profound feeling of hope for a better future.
Director
Alanis Obomsawin (Abenaki)
Legendary Abenaki filmmaker Obomsawin has made over 50 documentaries on issues affecting Indigenous peoples in Canada, including Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance, Trick or Treaty?, Is the Crown at War with Us?, Our People Will Be Healed and Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger. Her most recent film is the short documentary Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair. Next, she is set to appear in an episode of Marie Clements' Bones of Crows: The Series.
Writer
Alanis Obomsawin (Abenaki)
Cast
Murray Sinclair
Producer
Alanis Obomsawin (Abenaki)
Genre
Documentary
Interests
Biography, BIPOC Stories, Female Filmmaker, History, Indigenous Filmmaker, Social Justice & Politics
Original Language
English
- Own Voice
I Am Gay
Having returned home as a result of the pandemic, a young Black comedian decides it’s time to come out to his family.
Director
Ajahnis Charley
Writer
Ajahnis Charley
Cast
Ajahnis Charley
Genre
Documentary
Interests
BIPOC Stories, LGBTQ2S+
Original Language
English
- Own Voice
Good Girls Don’t
A Filipino girl is constantly told by her parents that only boys play sports, and only a divine intervention will change their mind.
Content Note: Graphic Content & Religious Themes
Director
Ana de Lara
Writer
Ana de Lara
Cast
Lorne Cardinal (Cree), Jane McLean, Evryle Ebora
Producer
Michelle Morris
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family
Interests
BIPOC Stories, Family Relationships, Female Filmmaker, Strong Female Leads
Original Language
English
- Own Voice
Giant Bear
Directors
Daniel Gies, Neil Christopher
Writers
Neil Christopher, Jose Angutinngurniq (Inuk)
Genres
Animation, Drama
Interests
BIPOC Stories, Indigenous Filmmaker
Original Language
Inuktitut
Language Version
EN Dub
Alias Grace
Adapted from Margaret Atwood’s Giller prize-winning novel of the same name, this miniseries has received universal acclaim, earning 5 Canadian Screen Awards including best limited series.
Director
Mary Harron
Harron is an award-winning Canadian filmmaker and screenwriter, and former entertainment critic. She gained recognition for her role in writing and directing several independent films, including writing I Shot Andy Warhol, and co-writing as well as directing American Psycho. Her most recent film, Daliland starring Sir Ben Kingsley, premiered at TIFF 2022.
Writer
Sarah Polley
Cast
Edward Holcroft, Rebeccah Liddiard, Sarah Gadon
Producers
Sarah Polley, D.J. Carson
Genre
Drama
Interests
Biography, Female Filmmaker, History, Literary Adaptation
Original Language
English
- Own Voice
Future History
Beautifully shot and packed with powerful interviews, Future History celebrates and explores diverse Indigenous perspectives to create a deeper understanding of our shared history as well as a positive path forward. It is a journey that can’t be missed.
Each 21-minute episode can be viewed independently, or you can watch it as a complete series. Contact us for specific programming recommendations.
Directors
Jennifer Podemski (Anishinaabe, Leni Lenape, Métis)
Podemski is an award-winning film and television producer and actor. She produced and starred in Empire of Dirt, is the creator and producer of APTN’s The Other Side, and most recently produced and directed the series Unsettled.
Nyla Innuksuk (Inuk)
Innuksuk is a director, writer, producer, and VR creator. She co-created the Inuk character Snowguard with Marvel and has written several short films and documentaries. Her first feature was Slash/Back, released in 2022.
Writer
Tamara Podemski (Anishinaabe)
Cast
Kris Nahrgang (Anishinaabe/Ojibwe), Sarain Fox (Anishinaabe)
Genre
Documentary
Interests
BIPOC Stories, Discrimination, History, Indigenous Filmmaker, Social Justice & Politics
Original Language
English
- Own Voice
I Live Here
Director
Tyler Mckenzie Evans
Genre
Drama
Interests
BIPOC Stories, Black Filmmaker, Discrimination
Original Language
English
Green Grass
A father and daughter seek refuge in a far away land, but what they find there may not be what they were expecting.
Director
Michael Greco
Writer
Michael Greco
Producer
Mariana Ospina-Arteaga
Genre
Drama
Interests
Global Experiences, Newcomer Stories
Original Language
English
Benjamin, Benny, Ben
As he travels to an important job interview, a young man becomes increasingly anxious about a seemingly straightforward question: Which name should he use?
Director
Paul Shkordoff
Writer
Paul Shkordoff
Cast
Natalie Gallard, Anwar Haj
Genre
Drama
Interest
BIPOC Stories
Original Language
English
Black Boys Skate Too
Director
Danica Ricamara
Genre
Documentary
Interests
BIPOC Stories, Discrimination
Original Language
English
- Own Voice
Imran and Alykhan
Director
Shakil Jessa
Genre
Romance
Interests
BIPOC Stories, LGBTQ2S+
Original Language
English