This film is part of the Shorts Presentation: PUSH BACK shorts programme.
Ireland, Malaysia202423 minMalay, English, MandarinDirected By Women, Drama, Horror
Set in Malaysia's National Service training camp, Jia Hui, a female ethnic-Chinese trainee, is commanded by her teacher to lead her multiracial female comrades in washing stained sanitary pads in the middle of the night.
This film is scheduled to be presented fully captioned (all dialogue subtitled + sound cues indicated)
This title is not available digitally – join us in-cinema to watch!
Mickey Lai
Born in Malaysia, Mickey Lai is a filmmaker who graduated with a master of film and TV production at MetFilm School in London. Lai is interested in telling stories about diverse cultural values, mortality, and self-identity.
This film is part of the Shorts Presentation: PUSH BACK shorts programme.
16 Nov, 2024 7:30 pm
TIFF Lightbox C3Canada, Ireland, Malaysia, Singapore, USA2023-2024TRT: 86 minVarious languages
Trivial or not, these short films push and push ... and push. Is it provocation, retaliation, or sheer determination? Regardless of the answer, how far might you be willing to go?
For: non-believers; genre buffs; task achievers
Canada20249 minEnglishAvailable Online, Comedy, Drama
Pressured into giving away his clothes, an emasculated young man obsessively attempts to reclaim his cherished sweater before it vanishes into the donation abyss.
This film is scheduled to be presented fully captioned (all dialogue subtitled + sound cues indicated)
*Maziyar Khatam
Maziyar Khatam is an Iranian Canadian director and writer who is passionate about telling offbeat and revealing stories. He is also the co-owner of Funny Bone Pictures, a production company in Toronto.
Ireland, Malaysia202423 minMalay, English, MandarinDirected By Women, Drama, Horror
Set in Malaysia's National Service training camp, Jia Hui, a female ethnic-Chinese trainee, is commanded by her teacher to lead her multiracial female comrades in washing stained sanitary pads in the middle of the night.
This film is scheduled to be presented fully captioned (all dialogue subtitled + sound cues indicated)
This title is not available digitally – join us in-cinema to watch!
Mickey Lai
Born in Malaysia, Mickey Lai is a filmmaker who graduated with a master of film and TV production at MetFilm School in London. Lai is interested in telling stories about diverse cultural values, mortality, and self-identity.
Canada20237 minEnglish, CantoneseAvailable Online, Drama
Left home alone, 10-year-old Alex watches his older brother, Quinn, play video games. When his efforts for attention are neglected, Alex sparks a fight that takes a serious turn.
IN PERSON: This film is scheduled to be presented fully captioned (all dialogue subtitled + sound cues indicated)
ONLINE: This film is scheduled to be presented fully captioned (all dialogue subtitled + sound cues indicated)
*Noah Nicholson
Noah Nicholson is a Chinese Canadian filmmaker based in Toronto. Focused on stories about youth and family, Nicholson aims to explore complicated familial relationships through a realist lens.
Singapore202410 minMandarin, English Animation, Available Online, Comedy, Directed By Women, Drama
Grace Lee, an overworked mom in Singapore, collapses at work. She gets admitted into the hospital, where she finds newfound freedom as a patient.
This film is scheduled to be presented with subtitles for all spoken dialogue (no sound cues indicated)
Calleen Koh
Calleen Koh is a Singaporean BAFTA-nominated animation filmmaker, currently at CalArts for the experimental animation MFA programme. Enamoured by dark comedy, her films are known for their subversively irreverent energy.
Canada202424 minEnglishAvailable Online, Directed By Women, Horror
On the brink of getting fired from her restaurant by its new owners, Marielle Lau, a visionary chef and master fermenter, develops an incendiary new dish with a bewitching ingredient she’s convinced will save her career.
IN PERSON: This film is scheduled to be presented fully captioned (all dialogue subtitled + sound cues indicated)
ONLINE : This film is scheduled to be presented fully captioned (all dialogue subtitled + sound cues indicated)
*Priscilla Galvez
Priscilla Galvez is a Toronto-based director and producer. Her films have premiered at international film festivals including TIFF, DOC NYC, Fantastic Fest, and SXSW.
USA202413 minEnglish, Tagalog2slgbtq+, Available Online, Directed By Women, Drama
Yaya and Louie, two baby goths, prepare to summon the ghost of Edgar Allan Poe, but a series of unexpected obstacles jeopardize the entire spooky spectacle — and maybe even their friendship.
IN PERSON: This film is scheduled to be presented fully captioned (all dialogue subtitled + sound cues indicated)
ONLINE: This film is scheduled to be presented fully captioned (all dialogue subtitled + sound cues indicated)
Andrea A. Walter
Andrea A. Walter is a British Filipino filmmaker whose work premiered at SXSW and Inside Out. They are a 2024 Women in Film Cinematography fellow and mentored by Lilly Wachowski.
16 Nov, 2024 7:30 pm
TIFF Lightbox C3AA
CONTENT ADVISORY
Depictions of violence, Animated depictions of mental illness, self-harm, blood, gore, Depictions of gore; body horror
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DIGITAL SHORTS
All shorts are available online via a Shorts VOD Pass. Valid from 10AM on Monday, Nov 18 thru 11:59PM on Sunday, Nov 24, 2024.
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This programme is presented with a mix of open captions, English subtitles, and no captions. Wheelchair spaces and step-free seating is available for this screening – click below to book accessible seats.
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