Student Production + Short Drama

I. BEST STUDENT PRODUCTION NOMINEES

Barely - Socially awkward Dennis, nakedly uncomfortable in his own skin, seeks counselling. Directors: Dan Adaszynski, Megan Dietrich, Brendan Keddy, Chris  Mann, Laurie Perreault, John Richardson. 10 mins.

Border - A humorous animated tale of borders, border crossings, power and powerlessness. Director: Bastien Van Rooden.  4 mins.

Damien and Ende – A young man revisits a childhood friend and the tragic event in their past. Director: Benjamin Schuetze. 10 mins. 

Prom Night – Jordan pulls out all the stops to impress Caitlyn on prom night. Director: Anthony Bortolussi. 11 mins.

The Escape of Conrad Lard-Bottom – Imprisoned for years by his overprotective mother, 12-year-old Conrad resolves to escape.  Director: Shaun McKinlay. 8 mins.

II. BEST SHORT DRAMA NOMINEES

Paul Pontius – Sober for 20 years, a born-again Christian decides to fall off the wagon in a misguided attempt to reconnect with God. Director: Jesse McKeown. 21 mins.

The Light of Family Burnam – With the aid of his grandfather, a terminally ill 10-year-old plans his own funeral and tries to help his grief-stricken father embrace the lighter side of death. Director: Marshall Axani. 19 mins.