GIFFT Short Film Showcase | Toronto

GIFFT Short Film Showcase

Opening Night

Two performers take a journey to make their opening night however, upon receiving a note from their new boss they notice that they only have 5 minutes to make the journey. Will they make it on time regardless of the obstacles thrown their way

Nothing Holier Than A Dolphin

The two fishermen find a dolphin accidentally caught in their nets. The dolphin, in turn, finds a fisherman drowning in the water and tries to save him.
In this small Mediterranean village, an ancient myth unexpectedly comes to life.

These Hands Are Not Mine

A struggling writer begins to question his own identity as he becomes increasingly paranoid that his doppelgänger is stalking him. Oliver is a struggling writer and poet who suffers from imposter syndrome as he struggles to complete his work. His paranoia builds over one night as he begins to suspect his doppelgänger is stalking his with the intention of destroying his work. As Oliver’s grip on reality deteriorates, he is forced to confront his deepest fears and insecurities, fighting to maintain his sense of self. These Hands Are Not Mine is a film about what is means to be an artist and the toll it takes on the mind.

The Choice

More than a year has passed since Amy was plagued with an unknown debilitating disease and her sister, Gina, has been her devoted, full-time caregiver. As yet another doctor can’t provide answers, Amy is at a crossroad in her medical struggle, facing life-altering decisions; of which Gina adamantly resists accepting. In a world marred by preconceived judgments of what is right and wrong for our own bodies, what are we free to decide for ourselves, and what are the ripple effects of our choices?

The Keepers Of Manari

Once a large farming community, Manari is now home to only eleven people who are all in their eighties and nineties. Though Manari has been the place they have cherished for decades, today they find themselves at a difficult crossroads. Who will take care of the village after they are gone?

Dynamo

Yianni Kioussis, A.K.A The Asperger Dynamo is a professional wrestler out of Milton Ontario, Canada. This documentary is the story of his life, from his 200 seizures a day which could have killed him at 2 years old to how his Aspergers makes him special in and out of the ring. He model’s how to shine in life, leaving it all in the ring.

Cicada

After losing his wife, Papou reconciles with a changed sense of belonging as he returns to his home village without her.

Taxi

Navigating the scenic roads of Cyprus, a taxi driver recounts gruesome details of her husband’s death to her captivated passengers, keeping them on the edge of their seats. But at the journey’s end, she faces the weight of reality she cannot elude.

Gastarbeiter

July, 1974 in Germany. People are still euphorically cheering the victory of the football World Cup, while Antonis is eagerly following the news about the Greek military junta, which has been established since 1967.
Antonis is one of the many Greek guest workers who have found accommodation in the factories of the Ruhr area. He is forced to work a night shift with his colleague Rainer.

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