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W-A-L-K by Anna Sikorski + 2 more films in this week’s NSI Online Short Film Festival

Posted: 13 Feb 2017 01:46 PM PST

Three new films in this week’s NSI Online Short Film Festival from directors Anna Sikorski, Randy Brososky and Joseph Covello.

W-A-L-K

W-A-L-K | Comedy, 10:47, English, QC, 2015 | Director: Anna Sikorski

A delightful variation on a road movie, W-A-L-K follows preteen Clara as she embarks on a mission to master the art of walking in high-heeled shoes.

Taking place in Montreal during a hot and lazy summer day, Clara’s ambitions for feminine glory are complicated by the fact that it’s also her turn to take Eddie, the poorly-trained family dog, on his daily w-a-l-k. They set off together on a suburban adventure rife with disapproving adults and the ever-present stress of running into other dogs.

The film explores the transition from childhood to adolescence and how it can be at once both confusing and wonderful.

Recruiting Hell

Recruiting Hell | Comedy, 10:29, English, AB, 2016 | Director: Randy Brososky

Caught between a visionary director and an impossible-to-please client, our creative director tries desperately to hold everything together while helping the executive demons of Hell LLP – the universe’s oldest, darkest and, possibly, most dysfunctional corporation – try to assemble their own ‘brilliant’ recruitment video.

Away From Here

Away From Here | Drama, 16:28, English, ON, 2015 | Director: Joseph Covello

Trapped in a sleepy, industrial town, angst-ridden teenager Calvin must decide whether to leave home with his best friend Jessie or stay to support his family.

Taking place over one night, this coming-of-age film explores Calvin’s search for freedom, testing his commitment to family, friendship and love.

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Call for films / submit by March 24

Films are now being accepted through FilmFreeway until Friday, March 24, 2017.

If your film is programmed, you have a chance of winning up to $4,750 in cash awards. We accept films released after January 1, 2012.

Your film must be less than 30 mins long. Drama, comedy, animation, documentary, sci-fi, horror, music video and experimental are all eligible and must be made by a Canadian writer, director or producer.

Submit your film

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The NSI Online Short Film Festival is made possible through the support of Festival Partner Telefilm Canada; Supporting Sponsors Entertainment One, Super Channel, Corus Entertainment, Blue Ant Media, The Brian Linehan Charitable Foundation and Breakthrough Entertainment; Award Sponsors A&E Television Networks, The Brian Linehan Charitable Foundation; Corus Entertainment and Blue Ant Media; and Industry Partner the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television.