Hamilton Film Festival: Hamilton LOFT Shorts

Presented by Hamilton LOFT and Hamilton Film Festival

The Hamilton LOFT seeks to bring together people who identify as womxn working in all disciplines of filmmaking. ​

Fish Boy | 16m | Drama | Joanne Fishburn | Hamilton

FISH BOY is a story about Jacky, a busy mid-50’s professional who comes to form an unlikely bond with 12-year-old Jack after he knocks on her door one day asking to borrow a bowl for his – he caught it at the lake and wants to take it home as a pet. Jack starts to visit often. Their connection grows, but he suddenly stops coming around. Jacky who has kept the friendship secret from Jack’s parents is unable to find him, leaving her to grapple with the bittersweet loss of their unexpected bond.

My Big Fat Gay Wedding | 11m | Comedy | Lara Schmitz | Alberta

After an exhausting weekend as a bridesmaid, Alex and her partner unexpectedly decide to plan their own wedding!

Community Magic | 9m | Documentary | Marisa Cristina Cerasoli | Ontario

In the “Steel City” of Hamilton, Ontario, The Westdale Theatre stands at the cultural and geographic centre of one of Canada’s first planned communities. Built in 1935 as Hamilton’s first “talkies” cinema, this 90-year-old non-profit cinema has shaped life in the Westdale neighbourhood for generations.

Bloom | 6m | Animated | Cassandra Deschênes | Quebec

How do you find the will to keep going even after losing everything?

Something Spontaneous | 6m | Rom-Com | Anisha Kumar | Ontario

In this empowering women-led rom-com, a humiliating comedy of errors ensues when Darcy tries to spice up her love life during her anniversary dinner.

Mascott | 13m | Dark Comedy |Marilyne Lamontagne | Quebec

A struggling transgender actor lands a bear mascot role on a children’s TV show, but as fame, hyper-masculinity, and public expectations close in, the bear suit refuses to come off — forcing them to confront the cost of losing their true self.

Internet Friend | 15m | Thriller | Erica Orfino | Ontario

In the dial-up days of the ’90s, lonely 12-year-old Cleo finds solace in her only friend—an anonymous internet pal named Kitty. But as their bond deepens, strange occurrences make Cleo question if Kitty is who she says she is.

The Intimacy Coordinator | 20m | Drama -Thriller | Louisa Connolly-Burnham | UK

Kate is an intimacy coordinator. She is also a sex addict.

PLEASE NOTE: You will be redirected to the Hamilton Film Festival ticket page where multiple events are listed, please ensure you select your desired quantity of tickets for “Hamilton LOFT – The Westdale”

Part of the Hamilton Film Festival
Tickets: $12