WHAT WE HAD WAS NOISE
to save the music, she has to face the noise.
Jamey is a sarcastic misfit. Her band fell apart a year ago. Now, she has a desperate plan to get them back together and win battle of the bands. But she has to fix the friendships she broke first. It’s a story about mending the past and stepping into the light.
A FAREWELL TO YOUTH
A washed-up screenwriter, desperately clinging to his fading youth, is forced to confront the realities of fatherhood when his estranged, pregnant teenaged daughter unexpectedly appears on his doorstep, seeking his help and support through the adoption process.
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AFTER DARK SHORT FILMS BLOCK 2
Big thrills don’t need big runtimes. Step into the shadows with our After Dark collection. From spine-chilling horror and psychological thrillers to bizarre sci-fi and dark comedy, experience the best of global midnight cinema right here.
JESUS COP
A man learns that his immortality comes with severe mental consequences.
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SCENE FROM A PLACE WHERE RAILS AND WATER MEET
Dee wanders through the place that he calls home, taking in his surroundings and contemplating life. Consumed by an ambient sadness, Dee bears witness to many strange sights, culminating in a chance encounter with another soul that is just as lost and lonesome as he is.
WHAT WE DO!
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RUSH YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL
RUSH is a multi-day takeover of the Niagara Region — packed with short film screenings, panels, live feedback sessions, special events, and moments that only happen when filmmakers and audiences share the same room.
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RUSH AFTER DARK FILM FESTIVAL
RUSH After Dark is a, celebration of horror, grindhouse, and genre films that live on the edge of mainstream cinema.
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ULTIMATE SHORT FILM CHALLENGE
The Ultimate Short Film Challenge is a worldwide 4 day filmmaking challenge where teams write, shoot, and edit a short film. With creative restrictions, filmmakers race the clock to submit their film before the deadline. Top films will screen at the RUSH Youth Film Festival in Niagara, Canada.
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SHORT FILM BOOTCAMP
With mentors by their side, participants will learn the art of storytelling, film production, and post-production, resulting in a cinematic masterpiece that's showcased at a glittering red carpet gala attended by family, friends, and the public.
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pitch night
Pitch your projects to industry professionals for a chance to win a Development Assistance Package Each Pitch Night winner will advance to the year-end competition, where one filmmaker will have their film produced by Jarico Films for Youth.
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Scene Study
Designed to give students a comprehensive introduction to the world of acting. This class covers the basics such as script analysis, character development, working with a director etc.
