The Evening Show ... begins at 7 p.m. and runs to around 10. Yes there is an intermission.
Bark ~ Dir. Searit Kahsay Huluf ~ Los Angeles, USA ~ 16:32
He stole her heart. She stole his dog. After a breakup, an obsessive woman steals her ex’s dog in a desperate attempt to reconnect. Bark twists love, revenge, and grief into a visually striking exploration of emotional chaos.
East of Asessippi ~ Dir. Bob Kotyk ~ Toronto, Canada ~ 7:00
At a subway station in Toronto, two people meet and make a connection.
Deaf Date ~ Dir. David Levy, Paul Persic ~ Toronto, Canada ~ 6:03 Ontario Premiere!
Desperate to impress a date who's one dealbreaker is deafness, a Deaf man ditches his cochlear implant and attempts to bluff his way through a chaotic double date.
Some Guy Goes to a Party ~ Dir. Ian Johnston ~ Toronto, Canada ~ 3:58
An absurd comedy (we think?) from Toronto filmmaker Ian Johnston.
Hamm ~ Dir. Tommy Marshall ~ Toronto, Canada ~ 5:28
A young idealist's dreams crash after realizing her favourite actor may not actually be using the products he pitches for. It's a harsh revelation leading to hilarious repercussions.
Written and staring one of Toronto's sharpest comedians, Sarah Bennett.
Intermission
Burnt Toast ~ Dir. Scout Stolpmann. Toronto, Canada. 5:06
After a man accidentally burns his toast, a traumatized accomplice descends into a cycle of shame, self-destruction, and existential despair.
The Only Way Out is Down ~ Dir. Joseph Bigioni ~ Toronto, Canada ~ 17:01
After betraying his congressman a political staffer is tasked with sabotaging a fundraising event to showcase his new allegiance.
CVNT ~ Dir. Nicole Higgins ~ Glendale, USA ~ 16:33 Canadian Premiere!
A struggling single mother turns to a bizarre side hustle to make a better life for her baby daughter.
Voyeur ~ Dir. Maryam Hashempour ~ Iran ~ 5:52
A girl enters a coffee shop while waiting for her friend. An unknown number sends her a photo of her, taken just before she enters the coffee shop. The unknown person sends the photo several times until...
Girl Dinner ~ Dir. Krista Poroszlay ~ Toronto, Canada ~ 6:15