O Canada

Director Jerry Popowich
Year 2017
Run Time 2min
Genre Animation
Mercury Filmworks created this charming animated version of the national anthem for National Canadian Film Day 150. It screened at over 1,800 events around the world and became a classic.

Director

Jerry Popowich

Genre

Animation

Interest

Arts and Culture

Original Language

English

On Fire

Director Dylan Glynn
Year 2021
Run Time 1min
Genre Animation
This beautiful hand-drawn animation juxtaposes the fires of hatred and greed which allow for the greatest atrocities of human suffering with the literal fires of a burning and rapidly transforming planet, and the fiery passion of movements that work to build a new world for the many and not the few.

Director

Dylan Glynn

Producer

Sharon Corder

Genre

Animation

Interests

Global Experiences, Social Justice & Politics

Original Language

English

Paradise

Director Jesse Rosensweet
Year 2007
Run Time 15min
Genre Animation, Drama

A brilliant stop-motion animation that follows a man made of metal who’s caught in the machine of daily routine.

Director

Jesse Rosensweet

Writer

Jesse Rosensweet

Cast

Aaron Abrams, Linda Ballantyne

Producer

Steven Hoban

Genres

Animation, Drama

Original Language

English

The Sand Castle

Director Co Hoedeman
Year 1977
Run Time 13min
Genre Animation

A man made of sand makes other sand creatures in this inventive, Oscar-winning stop-motion film.

Director

Co Hoedeman

Producer

Gaston Sarault

Genre

Animation

Interest

Classics

Original Language

No Dialogue

A Sea Turtle Story

Director Kathy Schultz
Year 2012
Run Time 9min
Genre Animation, Family

This animated short chronicles the life cycle of the critically endangered sea turtle. The film is ideal for all ages, teaching young and old alike about these fascinating creatures.

Director

Kathy Schultz

Writer

Kathy Schultz

Producer

Silva Basmajian

Genres

Animation, Family

Interests

Environment, Female Filmmaker

Original Languages

English, No Dialogue

Second Hand

Director Isaac King
Year 2012
Run Time 8min
Genre Animation, Drama

Two neighbours have very different ideas about wasting time and saving stuff in this humourous meditation on what’s precious or disposable.

Director

Isaac King

Producer

Isaac King

Genres

Animation, Drama

Interests

Environment, Social Justice & Politics

Original Language

No Dialogue

Shin-Chi’s Canoe

Director Allan Hopkins (N’quatwua)
Year 2018
Run Time 13min
Genre Drama

Through his father’s gift of a secret and tiny hand-carved cedar canoe, an Indigenous child discovers the strength and resilience to endure his first year at a residential school.

Director

Allan Hopkins (N’quatwua)

Writers

Allan Hopkins (N’quatwua), Kate Kroll

Cast

Zayne Jasper

Producers

Kate Kroll, Allan Hopkins (N’quatwua)

Genre

Drama

Interests

BIPOC Stories, Discrimination, Family Relationships

Original Languages

English, Other Language

Shoot Your Shot

Directors Madison Thomas (Ojibwe/Saulteax), Meegwun Fairbrother (Ojibway)
Year 2021
Run Time 7min
Genre Action/Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

A sci-fi/action comedy that follows Tover, a teenager on the frontlines battling a future alien invasion. However, it’s not the aliens that terrify Tover, it’s the idea of asking out his crush, fellow soldier Savoy!

Directors

Madison Thomas (Ojibwe/Saulteax), Meegwun Fairbrother (Ojibway)

Cast

Victoria Turko (Métis), Stephanie Sy, Skye Pelletier, Meegwun Fairbrother (Ojibway)

Producer

Stephen Ground

Genres

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Interests

BIPOC Stories, Female Filmmaker, Indigenous Filmmaker

Original Language

English

Sketchi

Director Lily Sun
Year 2010
Run Time 3min
Genre Animation, Drama
A young girl struggles to revive her beloved dead dog, Sketchi, in this charming short about the power of love and imagination.

Director

Lily Sun

Genres

Animation, Drama

Interests

Female Filmmaker, Global Experiences

Original Language

English

Snow

Director Kim Barr
Year 2017
Run Time 10min
Genre Drama
A young girl who recently immigrated to Canada encounters racism from her classmates when she reacts to seeing snow for the first time. When a new friend helps her see how beautiful a snowfall can be, she learns to identify with it and embrace her uniqueness.

Director

Kim Barr

Writer

Kathy-Ann Thomas

Cast

Hannah Chantée van Herten

Producers

Kathy-Ann Thomas, Kim Barr

Genre

Drama

Interests

BIPOC Stories, Bullying, Discrimination, Female Filmmaker, Newcomer Stories, Social Justice & Politics

Original Language

English