Lakeshorts 2015 Was a Huge Success!

2015 Schedule of Events

May 1 - Scotiabank Loved and Local

Date & Location: May 1 at the The Assembly Hall (Location)
Time: — 6:30 PM - Pre-performance reception Blue Carpet with refreshments from Steam Whistle, East Dell, Pulcinella — 8:00 pm - The screening begins
Suggested dress: Casual Chic
Hosted by: renowned Canadian actor Rick Roberts

May 2 - Gala Screening

Date & Location: May 2 at the The Assembly Hall (Location)
Time: — 6:30 PM - Pre-performance reception Blue Carpet featuring refreshments from Steam Whistle, East Dell and Local Fine Food Establishments — 7:30 PM - The screening begins
Suggested dress: Dressy Chic
Hosted by : The renowned movie critic Richard Crouse

May 2 - The Long and Short of It

Date & Location: May 2 at the The Assembly Hall (Location)
Time: 10:30 am
'The Long and Short of It' Industry Panel Moderated by Zoie Palmer. Panelists are Jeremy Lalonde, Avi Federgreen, Karen Walton, Shauna MacDonald, David Lester and Ryan Goldhar.
Free Admission

May 2 - Cultural Hotspot Launch

Date & Location: May 2 at the The Assembly Hall (Location)
Time: 12:30 pm
Jazz, bhangra, spoken word performances and more, plus the screening of Why I Love Etobicoke
Followed by Screening of the Best of Lakeshorts at 1:30 pm
Free Admission

Selected Films

2015 Selected Films

Loved and Local Selections

Flush –Brandi Marie Ward – Canada LFFI - 2 min
Street Meet – Jacob Hanania – Canada – 6 min
Intervention – Kimberly Huie – Canada – 5 min
Hipster Brunch – Milo Shandel – Canada – 7 min
Le Canadien Francaise – Charles Grenier – Canada – 6 min
Coffee Grinder – Derek Barnes – Canada – 8 min
Gloria – Sarah Choi – Canada – 8 min
Frozen Marbles – David Lester – Canada – 14 min
Balkoni – Lendita Zeqiraj – Kosovo – 20 min
Spiegeltje – Nico van den Brink – The Netherlands – 7 min
Jaya – Puja Maewal – India – 19 min
Serpent's Lullaby – Patricia Chica – Canada – 13 min

Gala Selections

Flush – Brandi Marie Ward – Canada LFFI – 2 min
The Divorce – David Scheinmann and Danny Scheinmann – United Kingdom – 17min
Open 24 Hours – Henry Chaisson (Student Spectrum) – USA – 7 min
Spiegeltje – Nico van den Brink – The Netherlands – 7 min
Lure – Kyle Robinson – USA – 4 min
Aurelia – Jade Courtney Edwards – UK, France and USA – 12 min
Balkoni – Lendita Zeqiraj – Kosovo – 20 min
Jaya – Puja Maewal – India – 19 min
Intervention – Kimberly Huie – Canada – 5 min
Le Canadian Francaise – Charles Grenier – Canada – 5 min
The Astronaut's Kiss –Marius Conrotto – Spain – 8 min

Coffee Grinder
Mike and Sasha's morning commute takes a turn for the worse when a crime-hardened thug blocks the road. Tired, stressed and depressingly un-caffeinated, Mike has to defend Sasha against the obnoxious thug - and redeem his dwindling manhood.
Flush
A rare glimpse of the subtle drama that unfolds within the walls of a public ladies room.
Street Meet
Kathryn met Sam on a busy downtown street, and he swept her off her feet with a simple question: ‘Beautiful day, isn’t it?’
Spiegeltje
Unaware of the events unfolding outside, a young girls tries to find a moment of peace in the serenity of a high school bathroom.
Lure
A young couple head out for dinner and a night on the town. They walk through a chancy part of the city and a local changes their evening plans.
The Astronaut's Kiss
Fran and Vero disagree whether the light should be on or off? Neither explain the real reason. They both have something to hide.
Gloria
A young dancer moves to New York City in hopes of joining a renowned company, but faces disappointment and challenges on the way. Gloria is a short, experimental dance film about rising above rejections, and holding onto one’s dreams.
Divorce
Laughter and tears in this endearing short film about a couple who seek a divorce but come unstuck when their Rabbi sets them an unorthodox challenge.
Serpent's Lullaby
It took Medusa a thousand lives to stare at what she couldn't see. SERPENT’S LULLABY presents an unexpected and emotional twist on the myth of the Gorgon.
Open 24 Hours
In the dead of night, Russell stops to purchase gas and a pair of suspicious tools.
La Canadienne Francaise
In Montreal's Plateau Mont-Royal, Thomas Stein a francophile from Toronto, meets Jeanne, a hung-over Montréalaise who just got her bed sheets stolen.
Jaya
Young Jaya survives brutal gang life on Mumbai's unforgiving streets by posing as a boy.
Hipster Brunch
A painfully hip couple seek out the perfect brunch experience, only to have their hopes and dreams shattered. A sympathetic, and hip, restaurant manager tries to help.
Frozen Marbles
Reuniting on the anniversary of a painful loss, two sisters continue a tradition they do every year: keeping each other awake all night until the sun comes up.
Balconi
Kosovo nowadays. Jeton, a 10-year-old boy is sitting on the edge of a balcony on the 4th floor. Neighbors and passers-by, terrified by this situation, call the police and firefighters for help.
Aurelia
Set in the French Riviera, this coming-of-age drama follows 14-year old Aurelia in her attempt to navigate the complexities of adolescence.

Prizes

Balkoni		Agency 71 Inc. – Blue Wave Award. An In-Kind voucher, valued at $5,000 of art and design services.
Jaya		Deluxe – Canada First Award. An In-Kind voucher, valued at $5,000 of post-production services on your next film.
Le Canadien Francaise		William F White – An In-Kind voucher, valued at $2,500 of motion picture equipment rental.
Intervention		Steam Whistle Brewery – Home Grown Award. In home Keg Party from Steam Whistle.
Serpent’s Lullaby		Scotiabank – Most Original Film - $200
Faimida Shaikh		City of Toronto – Best Performance - $200
Jessica Rose		The Assembly Hall – Emerging Artist - $200
Spiegeltje		Tamarack Lodge – Best Foreign Film - $200
Frozen Marbles		Cinespace Award – Studio rental in kind