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.
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... Jury ...
Shawn Doyle | Raj Panikkar | Kevin Johnson | Tasso Lakas | Michelle Marion | Susan Nagy | Michelle Nolden | Brandi Ward... and Friends.
Brian Booth | Raj Panikkar | Warren Nazareth | Diane Cuthbert | Ron Pauk | Diane Cuthbert | Jeremy Sale Photography | Melissa Nelson Design | Greg Blois | Craig Grosse | Charlie Don't Surf | Goodlake | Pulcinella | FBI Pizza | Balintore Trio | Kim Schemeit




