In the heart of Makoko, where homes rest on water and dreams rise with the tide, children navigate a world of struggle and hope paddling toward a future beyond the challenges that surround them.

Amidst the bustle of their separate lives and individual personal struggles, a once close relationship with a shared past, a chance encounter has the potential to rekindle this connection, but the question is, will luck be on their side, or better yet, are THEY on their side?

Writer, Producer, Director, Editor: Rylee Tyhurst

DOP: Arromal Ajithkumar Jyothishkala

A pessimist, Dre, finds herself in turmoil when she comes in contact with a hallucinogen during a street walk. She must overcome a potential addiction while battling to find the truth about a cold case with a harrowing figure that threatens to destroy her.

Screen Writer: Toluwanife Adeyemi

Executive Producer: Nicole Pulido:

Director: Thieu Minh Quang

SERMON takes you behind the scenes of their first music video, “Johnny.” From their live performance at The Hub in Kitchener to the story behind the song, this video dives into the band’s journey. Watch exclusive BTS footage before the final cut—where all four members find themselves trapped in a parking garage, running for their lives from a killer clown.

Director, Camera Operator, Audio, Editor: Jason Orellana

Camera Operator, Lighting: Dusty Phippen

Camera Operator, Audio: Hayden Luloff

After experiencing inexplicable noises in her empty apartment, a grieving woman must confront her past in order to find peace. But is the presence real or merely a figment of the imagination?

Produce: Muskan Tai

Director: Lucas Ribeiro 

Audio: Muskan Tai

Casting Producer: Muskan Tai & Lucas Ribeiro

Editor: Lucas Ribeiro

In a cold room, a lone robot has only one purpose: to sort cubes in their place. But when nature disrupts it’s primary routine, the reality the robot once knew has changed. Will they be able to adapt to this new world? Combining the challenging stop motion animation technique with a DIY mini set, this is a music video for an original song made by Sam Weber. As a complement of this project, you can check our behind-the-scenes blog.

Producer / Scriptwriter: Sam Weber

Director of Photography / Editor / Graphics: Felipe Hurtado

Set Design / Stop-motion animator: Adriéli Stein

As a young man rushes to get ready for a date, his father quietly watches from the sidelines, feeling the weight of their growing distance. Left alone in the silence after his son leaves, he contemplates reaching out—only to hesitate, trapped between longing and restraint. A poignant story about time slipping away, unspoken words, and the quiet ache of a father-son relationship.

Producor: Muskan Tai

Director: Lucas Ribeiro

Director of Photography: Adrieli Stein & Lucas Ribeiro

Audio: Adrieli Stein & Muskan Tai

“Disconnected” tells the story of the isolating effects of technology through a socially withdrawn programmer who creates an AI companion, Echo, to escape from the discomforts of real-life interactions. Set primarily in the protagonist’s lit apartment, the film contrasts the cold reality of their confined space with the vibrant, idyllic virtual world crafted by Echo. The narrative delves into themes of loneliness, human connection, and the strong control of an artificial reality. As the protagonist becomes increasingly reliant on Echo, they risk losing touch with their one real friend and, ultimately, themselves. The story climaxes with the protagonist confronting their dependence on the Echo, choosing instead to reconnect with the real world. Unique for its blend of emotional intimacy and futuristic undertones, “Disconnected” highlights the struggle of human connections in an era of digital immersion.”

Yash Bhoj

Karsen Campbell

Ching Hei Ho

Razag Giwa

Johnson Anuoluwapo Ebiminu

This short documentary explores the impact of Pamela Rojas on Kitchener-Waterloo’s art scene. Her murals have transformed the city’s landscape, giving voice to community identity and creativity, and have become a symbol of belonging and change.

Special thanks to Pamela Rojas and Juanita Metzger for their time and great stories.

Producer: Adam Eichholz

Director: Israel Herrero

Assistant Director: Chris Krastev

Cinematographer: Matt Blackmore

Sound Design: Landon Taylor