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Second Chances

2021

Second Chances

2021
A family tragedy three years ago left Cameron Taylor a hardened teenage with a chip on his shoulder. In trying to escape home pressures and past nightmares, a single mistake shatters his world, leading him on a desperate search for answers.
Draupadi Unleashed

2019

Draupadi Unleashed

2019
In 1930’s British India, sixteen-year-old Indira finds herself torn between true love, her duty to follow through with an arranged marriage, and the powerful allure of a mysterious guru. Through her heartbreaking journey to self-discovery, long-held secrets are brought to light and Indira discovers the strength within herself to break free.
Bella Ciao!

2018

Bella Ciao!

2018
Carmen Aguirre and Tony Nardi star in a remarkable story of friends, lovers, seekers and thieves. Set at the intersection of the Latin American, First Nations and Italian communities, "Bella Ciao!" captures a struggle towards solidarity in East Vancouver's urban mix.
Full-Dress

2019

Full-Dress

2019
Two friends set out to make a movie that will change their lives, but they borrow money from the wrong guy. When they lose their star, and the production falls apart, they become aware that the situation is much graver than once thought. As their fates are decided, the audience realizes everything is not as it seems.
She Is King

2017

She Is King

2017
A talented young woman from a rural village travels to the "Big City" of Johannesburg, South Africa to become a Star. She lands a role in a musical play about Zulu Queen Mkabayi, Shaka's Aunt and searches for her identity as a Performer, a Zulu, a Woman and a Daughter. Will she be able to keep up with her more seasoned fellow performers, avoid the jealous machinations of the aging leading lady and survive the punishing rehearsal schedule to make it to opening night and shine like the star she is? "She is King" is a joyous celebration of Zulu culture in a glossy contemporary setting, showing off Joburg as the "Broadway of Africa".
Joseph's Gift

1999

Joseph's Gift

1999
Joseph is the youngest member of a large family that owns a successful garment business in Los Angeles. His father, Jacob, makes no attempt at hiding the fact that Joseph is his favorite son, resulting in the constant envy and resentment of his brothers. Eventually, in their bitterness, they plot revenge against this favored son. When Joseph accompanies his brothers on a trip to New York, they commit the ultimate betrayal, stranding him there, a virtual prisoner in a corrupt, modern-day sweat shop.
Game of Life

2007

Game of Life

2007
In Game of LIfe, a children's soccer team is the common link for a multi-layered story giving a candid look into the intersecting lives of five families living in Los Angeles. Game of LIfe examines the complexities of racial and class divisions, and reveals that despite the fragile volatility of human relationships, family is what holds us together and unites us all.
Chasing Cain

2001

Chasing Cain

2001
A brutal drive-by shooting of a Croatian woman who works at an abortion clinic sends two homicide detectives out onto the streets of one of the world's most culturally diverse cities. Their first suspect has ties to the pro-life movement. But a sudden turn of events, a fresh trail of clues and a suicide attempt by the victim's Serbian husband lead the detectives into the impenetrable world of Balkan politics and prejudices. As they hunt for the killer, they uncover an ethnic war between Croatians and Serbians amid the urban backdrop of downtown Toronto.
The Next Day

2012

The Next Day

2012
A man and woman have a one night stand. The unexpected consequences of such a union change their lives.
The Power and the Glory

1963

The Power and the Glory

1963
Based on Graham Greene's novel about a flawed but devoted priest in 1930s Mexico who attempts to perform his duties while eluding a police lieutenant determined to capture him.
Love and Deceit

2016

Love and Deceit

2016
A young woman thought she married the perfect man but soon finds out that he is not who she thought he was... Things are not always what they seem.
Jurassic Punk

2021

Jurassic Punk

2021
In 1976, punk rocker Danny Brooklyn was kicked out of his own band. 45 years later, he's crashing the reunion.
Rey Arturo: El Ascenso de Excalibur

2017

Rey Arturo: El Ascenso de Excalibur

2017
Once a Hero

2021

Once a Hero

2021
A Navy SEAL, loving husband, and father named Bradley, battles the demons of PTSD and addiction through isolation, self-destruction, and ultimately homelessness. He encounters pain and heartache while searching for redemption on an extraordinary journey. Will the ghosts and nightmares of his past be too difficult to overcome, or will Bradley regain control of his life?
NoWhere

2016

NoWhere

2016
A long con goes sideways leaving lonely drifter, Drake Ryan, in desperate need of money to satisfy past debts. He gains his opportunity at a sleepy bed and breakfast in the middle of nowhere, run by the controlling Lulu and her man child of a son, Maynard.
Samuel: The Last of the Judges

2021

Samuel: The Last of the Judges

2021
This one-hour biblical drama recounts the thrilling story of the Old Testament prophet, Samuel. Samuel was called by God from a young age to speak God’s will to his people. Later, he would lead the Israelites in a decisive battle against the Philistines and would reluctantly appoint Israel’s first king. When King Saul disobeyed God, Samuel condemned him and secretly appointed David as King, setting off an epic struggle for power in the kingdom.
Desperate Widows

2021

Desperate Widows

2021
A widow and her daughter join a commune that is actually a front for something much more sinister.
God's Waiting Room

2021

God's Waiting Room

2021
In the thick heat of central Florida, Rosie, a musician fresh out of high school, can’t shake her boredom. Before long, she meets Jules, a hustler from New York. She falls hard for his streetwise charms and his easy confidence. On the other side of town, Brandon returns home after a decade in prison, but his transition to life on the outside is dogged by the scars of his past. The summer drags on, pushing these three characters together down a dangerous path.
As of Yet

2021

As of Yet

2021
Told largely through video calls and digital diaries, Naomi navigates a problematic roommate and a burgeoning romance all while locked down during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Love You Right: An R&B Musical

2021

Love You Right: An R&B Musical

2021
A rhythm and blues superstar tries to put his life back together after losing everything.