Noir & Nightcaps
Our Saturday After Dark screenings wrap up with Noir & Nightcaps in the speakeasy. This is a late-night social geared toward genre filmmakers, writers, and fans of late-night cinema to hang out, grab a drink, and connect on future projects.
JESUS COP
CONTENT WARNING: Some of the The films in this screening, contain graphic violence, strong language, and sexually explicit content intended for mature audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.
AFTER DARK SHORT FILMS BLOCK 3
These films will be presented with JESUS COP please use the link below to purchase a ticket for the jesus cop screening if you are coming to see these films.
CONTENT WARNING: Some of the The films in this screening, contain graphic violence, strong language, and sexually explicit content intended for mature audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.
SHORT FILMS FROM AROUND THE WORLD BLOCK 4
Big stories don’t need big runtimes. Explore the world through the lens of international filmmaking. From breathtaking dramas to boundary-pushing animation, experience the best global short-form cinema right here.
SHORT FILMS FROM AROUND THE WORLD BLOCK 3
Big stories don’t need big runtimes. Explore the world through the lens of international filmmaking. From breathtaking dramas to boundary-pushing animation, experience the best global short-form cinema right here.
The Safe Set Experiment: Co-Creating a Non-Toxic Production Culture
As indie filmmakers, we have the unique power to throw out the old Hollywood rulebook and build a completely new culture from scratch.
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.
