2023-2025 RBC Emerging Artist, Alicia K. Harris recently premiered her latest short film, On a Sunday at Eleven, at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). This powerful narrative short follows a young Black ballerina as she navigates the challenges of adhering to Eurocentric beauty standards while discovering a source of pride and confidence in her own identity.
Screened as part of TIFF’s Short Cuts 2024 Programme 4, On a Sunday at Eleven not only showcases Harris’s artistic visual style but also highlights her dedication to celebrating the Black experience in her work. The film has garnered attention and praise, further solidifying Harris’s reputation as a rising star in the industry. That Shelf called it, “magnetic and visually captivating,” and CTV Your Morning declared it “beautiful.”
Alicia K. Harris is no stranger to leaving her mark in the Canadian film industry. Earlier this year, she earned a CSA nomination for her directorial work on CBC’s Black Life: Untold Stories
As On a Sunday at Eleven continues its festival run, including the Atlantic Film Festival and the Festival du Nouveau Cinéma, Harris stands out as a powerful voice in contemporary cinema, inspiring the next generation of filmmakers across Canada. Learn more about RBC emerging artist Alicia K. Harris by watching her video profile here, and you can find more information about REEL CANADA’s RBC Emerging Artists In Our Schools here.
