2025 Sunshine Film Festival - Free Screening Overview

Come and join us for our annual Sunshine Film Festival!

This year has a heavy focus on documentaries and stories of community building.

This one hour programming block features a series of short films from Canada and abroad.

Due to the provincial Consumer Protection requirements and movie ratings system, this screening will be limited to audience members 18 years of age and older.

Films:

Raising Spirits (USA) - 13 minutes

Step behind the curtains into the making of an extraordinary and haunting dance experience by The Big Muddy Dance Company, featuring infamous St. Louis spirits.

This remarkable documentary, honored with an Emmy at the 47th Annual MID-AMERICA REGIONAL EMMY® AWARDS, reveals the challenges these artists faced during the pandemic and their unwavering commitment to their craft.

Through His Eyes (Canada) - 8 minutes

This short film follows Ron, a 7-year-old boy with autism, as he navigates his daily routine, while his mother and sister share their journey of understanding his diagnosis, advocating for awareness, and reflecting on both the challenges and joys of supporting Ron—highlighting the importance of acceptance, education, and unconditional love.

A Life Bet (France) - 3 minutes

As the game reaches its peak, a debate ensues between Amir and Seydou, while Franck, completely inert to the conversation, takes advantage of the situation. During this poker hand, both cunning and majestic, the discussion between the two friends intensifies, creating such an intense atmosphere that it prompts the viewer to reflect on their own values and life choices in a moment of introspection.

Children of Hope (Hungary) - 13 Minutes

Real story of Katalin Schönléber. This film is a dramatic story set during World War II in Dunaharaszti, Hungary. It centers around two sisters experiencing the heartbreaking events of war and its horrors. The narrative unfolds through personal recollections and realistic scenes, showcasing the strength of family bonds, the struggle for survival, and the trauma brought on by the war.

Lorraine (Canada) - 16 Minutes

Lorraine is a captivating 15-minute documentary showcasing the extraordinary life and career of Lorraine Michael, an influential New Democratic Party (NDP) politician in Canada. Through her dedicated service and the embracing of her Lebanese roots, Michael has marked an indelible impact on her community and Canadian politics.

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