Lakeshorts International Short Film Festival

Exhausted by her newborn, a first-time mother’s home becomes a trap as her husband’s sinister intentions emerge.

When the police refuse to meet their demands, two bank robbers must shoot one of their three hostages. Meanwhile, their injured and dying partner begs to be put out of his misery. Unfortunately they’ve only got one last round of ammunition between them. Or have they? 

Feeling unfulfilled, David finds himself stuck in a dead-end job. He decides to make a change and become who he has always wanted to be. He surprises his parents and girlfriend with this new change and receives an unexpected reaction. ‘Becoming Wigglesworth’ is a story about taking a chance in life and doing what you really love to do. 

Jacob's boss has given him till the end of the week to get Tom's contract signed or else. When Jacob's last-ditch phone call to Tom goes sideways, Jacob decides to call onTom personally. That's when things go from bad to worse.

In the wake of her mother’s death, dog sledder Yuka Honda prepares to compete in the 1,000 mile Yukon Quest from Fairbanks, Alaska to Whitehorse, Yukon. As Yuka launches into her training with a heavy heart there are several obstacles in the way: finding the strength to train while still grieving her mother's death and a lack of finances to carry out the full-time job of training her dogs. We follow Yuka as she meets these challenges with an infectious spirit of determination. As training comes to a close Yuka makes final preparations for her journey to the start line in Fairbanks, Alaska. This ten minute observational documentary captures the pre-race excitement and tension in advance of a several day race through unimaginably extreme conditions.

In this poignant snapshot of the modern relationship, a dysfunctional night with his girlfriend challenges Jay to evaluate whether the rewards of intimacy and commitment are worth the complicated baggage that comes with.

Sébastien, who cannot come to terms with his son being in a coma, begins to question his reality.

Vanessa is in love with Rémi. Rémi is in love with Vanessa. Only one damper: his bread won't rise... 

Trapped in their breathless life a young man and woman meet as an old man faints on the street. Waiting for the ambulance, they realize their unconscious existence and decide to change their lives.

18-year-old Jack gets kicked out of school after an extreme attempt at fitting in. But back at home he doesn’t quite fit either. Against the backdrop of his father’s death, Jack must navigate the expectations of those around him to discover, on his own terms, what it means to be a man.

Bebel is an actress who takes a role in a television movie, relying on the influence of Giani, her boyfriend and film director. During rehearsals, Bebel meets Miguel, who helps her in delicate moments. The film, whose title refers to a work by Simone de Beauvoir, is a short film dealing with the dilemmas of a young actress who seeks her space in a competitive work environment.

In her old age, a woman rediscovers forbidden joy.

Katie sets out to pull off a next-level con with her boyfriend, only this time she's pregnant and a whole lot more vulnerable if things go wrong.

“The Legendary Jerry G” is a 15 minute docudrama about the career and life of Jerry Greben who has worked as a Stand In for nearly 30 years."
 

A boy struggling with a newly discovered fetish meets a hooker reminiscing her past as an aspiring judoka.

WHEN KIDS GROW UP is a short action drama exploring the harsh pathology of violence. With her car broken down on the side of the road, soft-spoken Mackenzie takes refuge in a bar nearby. Approached by a group of men offering help, pleasantries quickly escalate to savage aggression. Much to their surprise, Mackenzie soon reveals her brutal intent.