Great things come in small packages.
Our eclectic short film programmes, like your favourite mix tapes, are sure to have something for everyone. Laugh, cry, sing, and shout with these powerful bursts of cinema.
Here is your 2016 Reel Asian Pulse Programme!
THE PULSE OF HONG KONG 香港藝術中心精選短片
Saturday November 12 • 2:00PM
AGO Jackman Hall (317 Dundas Street West)
In a special collaboration with the Hong Kong Arts Centre (HKAC), Reel Asian presents three award-winning short films about family, gender, and finding love in the age of artificial intelligence. Pulse of Hong Kong marks the inaugural programming exchange between HKAC and Reel Asian – expect to see select Canadian shorts in Hong Kong next year!
AROUND THE BEND
Saturday November 12 • 4:15PM
AGO Jackman Hall (317 Dundas Street West)
Old habits die hard, but unpredictable incidents can force us to change. Returning to routines can also be difficult and resorting to extremes is sometimes the only option.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Sunday November 13 • 3:00PM
AGO Jackman Hall (317 Dundas Street West)
Fiercely protective of their children and family, the characters in these shorts will stop at nothing, in order to do what they believe is best.
NOW YOU SEE ME
Monday November 14 • 1:00PM
TIFF Bell Lightbox Cinema 3 (317 Dundas Street West)
Struggling to fit in and forging our own path,
we glow brighter from the inside out.
UNSUNG VOICES 5
Monday November 14 • 6:00PM
TIFF Bell Lightbox Cinema 3 (317 Dundas Street West)
Fearless first-time filmmakers embarked on an intensive 10-week video production workshop this summer, and now show off their chops in the world premiere of Unsung Voices 5.
NEXT OF KIN
Tuesday November 15 • 1:00PM
TIFF Bell Lightbox Cinema 3 (317 Dundas Street West)
This set of shorts will make you want to give those closest to you a great big hug, feeding the soul through cherished family time.
LOVE WHAT YOU DO
Wednesday November 16 • 3:30PM
TIFF Bell Lightbox Cinema 2 (317 Dundas Street West)
Fighting against adversity, these individuals will stop at nothing to achieve their goals. These shorts will inspire you to expand your own creative capacities.