Grade: Grade 7
Fireheart
Directors
Laurent Zeitoun, Theodore Ty
Writers
Jennica Harper, Laurent Zeitoun, Daphne Ballon
Cast
Alice Pol, Vincent Cassel, Valérie Lemercier
Producers
André Rouleau, Valérie d'Auteuil, Laurent Zeitoun, Yann Zenou
Genres
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
Interests
Family Relationships, Strong Female Leads
Original Language
English
Language Version
FR Dub
Canadian Distributor
eOne
- Own Voice
Ice Queens
A terrific showcase of the Black players and coaches that continue to make huge contributions to the sport, this documentary is an absolute must-watch for hockey fans.
Director
Damon Kwame Mason
Former TV and radio host Damon Kwame Mason transitioned to filmmaker when he wrote, directed and produced Soul on Ice: Past, Present and Future, a documentary about the contributions of black athletes to the sport of ice hockey. He went on to produce The Cannons in 2022, and directed Ice Queens, which was released in 2023.
Cast
Cassie Campbell-Pascal, Angela James, Sarah Nurse
Producer
Tom Cohen
Genre
Documentary
Interests
Biography, BIPOC Stories, Black Filmmaker, Discrimination, History, Social Justice & Politics, Sports, Strong Female Leads
Original Language
English
Canadian Distributor
Filmmaker
La soeur de Margot (Margot’s Sister)
A shy pre-teen struggles when her classmates begin to make fun of her sister’s disability, until she finds the courage within herself to stand up to them.
Director
Christine Doyon
Genre
Drama
Interests
Bullying, Family Relationships, Female Filmmaker, Strong Female Leads
Original Language
French
Language Version
EN Subtitles
- Own Voice
Roses Sing on New Snow
Director
Yuan Zhang
Genre
Animation
Interests
BIPOC Stories, Global Experiences
Original Languages
English, French
Language Versions
EN CC, FR CC
- Own Voice
Short Film Programme
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Director
Shorts Programme
Genres
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Documentary, Drama, Experimental, Family, Horror, Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller
Interests
Arts and Culture, Biography, BIPOC Stories, Bullying, Classics, Cult & Offbeat Cinema, Discrimination, Environment, ESL, Family Relationships, Female Filmmaker, Global Experiences, History, Indigenous Filmmaker, LGBTQ2S+, Literary Adaptation, Newcomer Stories, Social Justice & Politics, Sports, Strong Female Leads
Original Languages
English, French
- Own Voice
Indigenous-made Short Films
Director
Various
Genres
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Documentary, Drama, Experimental, Family, Horror, Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller
Interests
Arts and Culture, BIPOC Stories, Female Filmmaker, Indigenous Filmmaker
Original Languages
English, French, Other Language
- Own Voice
Assini
Director
Gail Maurice (Cree/Métis)
Maurice is a fluent Cree/Michif speaking actor and an award-winning filmmaker who founded her own company, Assini Productions, to tell stories that highlight strong Indigenous female leads. She has directed several shorts, including Smudge and Assini, as well as the feature film ROSIE, which she also wrote and produced. Her acting credits include Falls Around Her, Night Raiders, Bones of Crows, Aberdeen, and many other films and television series.
Writer
Gail Maurice (Cree/Métis)
Producers
Gail Maurice (Cree/Métis), Melanie Bray
Genre
Drama
Interests
BIPOC Stories, Female Filmmaker, Indigenous Filmmaker, Social Justice & Politics
Original Language
English
Language Version
None
Canadian Distributor
Vtape
- Own Voice
Indian
Director
Darryl Nepinak (Saulteaux)
Writer
Darryl Nepinak (Saulteaux)
Cast
Darryl Nepinak (Saulteaux)
Producer
Darryl Nepinak (Saulteaux)
Genre
Comedy
Interests
BIPOC Stories, History, Indigenous Filmmaker
Original Language
English
Canadian Distributor
Winnipeg Film Group
- Own Voice
Fighting Chance
Director
Alexandra Lazarowich (Cree)
Writers
Karl Giroux, Alexandra Lazarowich (Cree), Lewaa Nasserdeen
Cast
Tanner Bornowsky, Karl Giroux
Producer
Alexandra Lazarowich (Cree)
Genres
Animation, Family
Interests
BIPOC Stories, Family Relationships, Female Filmmaker, History, Indigenous Filmmaker
Original Language
English
Canadian Distributor
BearPaw Legal Education
- Own Voice
Dancers of the Grass
Director
Melanie Jackson (Métis/Saulteaux)
Writer
Melanie Jackson (Métis/Saulteaux)
Producers
Dennis Jackson (Cree), Melanie Jackson (Métis/Saulteaux), Anand Ramayya
Genres
Animation, Family
Interests
Arts and Culture, BIPOC Stories, Female Filmmaker, Indigenous Filmmaker
Original Language
English
Canadian Distributor
National Film Board (NFB)
- Own Voice
Aboriginality
Directors
Dominique Keller, Tom Jackson (Cree)
Writer
Dominique Keller
Cast
Dallas Arcand (Kipohtakaw)
Producers
Dominique Keller, Bonnie Thompson
Genres
Action/Adventure, Animation
Interests
Arts and Culture, BIPOC Stories, Indigenous Filmmaker
Original Language
No Dialogue
Canadian Distributor
National Film Board (NFB)
Big Drive
Stuck in a seemingly endless car ride with nothing to do, four sisters use their imagination to create something amazing together.
Director
Anita Lebeau
Writer
Anita Lebeau
Cast
Nathalie Daudet, Emma Collins, Annie Rose Daudet, Maggie Collins, Anita Lebeau
Producer
Derek Mazur
Genres
Animation, Family
Interests
Family Relationships, Female Filmmaker
Original Language
English
Language Version
EN CC
Canadian Distributor
National Film Board (NFB)
A Sea Turtle Story
This animated short chronicles the life cycle of the critically endangered sea turtle. The film is ideal for all ages, teaching young and old alike about these fascinating creatures.
Director
Kathy Schultz
Writer
Kathy Schultz
Producer
Silva Basmajian
Genres
Animation, Family
Interests
Environment, Female Filmmaker
Original Language
English
Canadian Distributor
National Film Board (NFB)
- Own Voice
Joe
Director
Jill Haras
Genre
Animation
Interests
Biography, BIPOC Stories, Discrimination, Female Filmmaker, Global Experiences, History, Social Justice & Politics
Original Language
English
- Own Voice
Christopher Changes His Name
Director
Cilia Sawadogo
Genre
Animation
Interests
BIPOC Stories, Discrimination, Female Filmmaker
Original Language
English
- Own Voice
I am Skylar
An inspiring and honest look at the challenges facing a transgender teenager and how the love of her family and community allowed her to embrace her true self.
Director
Rachel Bower
Writer
Rachel Bower
Producer
Rohan Fernando
Genre
Documentary
Interests
Family Relationships, Female Filmmaker, LGBTQ2S+
Original Language
English
Language Version
None
- Own Voice
Al Ghorba
Director
Alia Hijaab
Writer
Alia Hijaab
Producer
Alia Hijaab
Genres
Animation, Drama
Interests
BIPOC Stories, Family Relationships, Female Filmmaker, Global Experiences, Newcomer Stories, Social Justice & Politics
Original Languages
English, Other Language
- Own Voice
Biidaaban (The Dawn Comes)
Director
Amanda Strong (Michif)
Writers
Amanda Strong (Michif), Bracken Hanuse Corlett (Wuikinuxv-Klahoose), Leanne Betasamosake Simpson
Producer
Amanda Strong (Michif)
Genres
Animation, Drama
Interests
BIPOC Stories, Female Filmmaker, Indigenous Filmmaker
Original Language
English
- Own Voice
Hole
Director
G. Goletski
Writer
G. Goletski
Genres
Animation, Drama
Interest
BIPOC Stories
Original Language
English
- Own Voice
Jordan Gordon’s Guide to Kuujjuaq
Director
Jordan Gordon (Inuk)
Writer
Jordan Gordon (Inuk)
Genres
Comedy, Documentary
Interests
Biography, BIPOC Stories, Environment, Indigenous Filmmaker
Original Language
English