West Coast Mini Film Festival | 9-in-1 Festival Experience

Experience animation, documentary, experimental and narrative films from around the world, then vote for your favourite together with the audience.

The short-film program is followed by the North American Premiere of Hong Kong feature The Manor, a warm, humorous film inspired by true stories.

Your Ticket Includes 9-in-1 festival experience:

• Community Picks Playlist
• 8 International Short Films
• Audience Favourite Award — vote for your favourite short
• North American Premiere of The Manor
• Exclusive Collaborative Sticker Sheet created by six artists
• A Piece of Hong Kong — limited-edition artwork for lucky audiences
• Vancouver On Ink — 1st Anniversary Edition
• RAPS Fundraiser featuring Kumaru’s 100% natural, human-grade pet treats
• 15% of Ticket Sales Donated to All Bodies Dance Project
  

Aug 29 (Sat) 1 PM · The Cinematheque
Enjoy 20% OFF early bird tickets

Death of a Lovebug (United States)

Director: Shannon Miller, Gianna Bravaco
A charming animation about heartbreak, transformation, and finding yourself after love takes an unexpected turn.

Puppet (Iran)

Director: Milad Fathiany
An animation where children can't even protect their puppets from the realities of war.

Strings (India)

Director: Neha Ganesh Kumbhar
An office worker navigates invisible pressures, questioning who/what is pulling the strings of our lives.

How to Walk (Canada)

Director: Choi Sang Samson Cheung
A newcomer's first snowfall transforms uncertain steps into a captivating soundscape.

The Drifter (Canada)

Director: Crystal Yip
An intimate glimpse into the loneliness, identity, and belonging of the new wave immigrant experience.

Reflections in Spring (Canada)

Director: Zackary Focker
An exploration of advancing technology and where the human experience continues to shine.

My Capable Hands (Australia)

Director: Peter Renzullo
A moving portrait of sculptor Len Zuks, celebrating creativity, mentorship, and a lifetime of making.

Shadows Of The Forest: Dawn (Ukraine)

Director: Dmytro Koturanov
A suspenseful thriller where an ordinary morning run leads to a chilling discovery, revealing that some secrets are better left buried.

At the end of the short film program, every audience member will have the opportunity to vote for the Audience Favourite Award.

Join us for the North American Premiere of The Manor, a heartwarming feature film inspired by true stories.

Blending humour with everyday life, The Manor follows three families as they navigate challenges, relationships, and moments of change. Featuring actors with intellectual disabilities and cerebral palsy, the film offers a chance to step into perspectives we may not often encounter and perhaps reflect on how small actions can make a difference in the lives of others.

Community Impact

• 15% of ticket sales will be donated to All Bodies Dance Project, to support accesiblility, inclusion and creativity.
• Following the screening, we will host a fundraiser in support of RAPS (Regional Animal Protection Society), helping local animal rescue efforts in British Columbia. (Sponsored by Kumaru & Co.)

Dress Code (Optional): Wear a touch of blue and be part of the wave

Using film to step into different worlds. Using stories to bring people together.

Whether you're joining us to discover new films, support independent artists, or simply spend an afternoon with fellow art/film lovers, we hope you'll enjoy the experience. Stay after the screening, meet new people, cast your vote for the Audience Favourite Award, and be part of a growing community connected through storytelling.

Proudly presented by West Coast Cultural Lab

Info: Featuring international short films, and vote for your favourite short film

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