DOXA Outdoor Summer Screenings

Join us in celebrating local documentary talent! We’re proud to present a selection of short films from both our 2020 and 2021 festival programs, for audiences to enjoy en Plein air.

On Thursday, August 12 and Friday, August 13 at the VPL South Plaza (corner of Robson and Homer) you’ll get to watch some of DOXA’s best shorts by local filmmakers, for FREE! Quite possibly the perfect evening for any doc lover.

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Program 1: Earthly Matters | Thursday, August 12

Menaptwi (Smoked) | Natasha Naveau, 5 mins
An Indigenous Knowledge Keeper shares the process of smoking fish.

The Return | Marina Dodis, 20 mins
Stunning cinematography and thoughtful interviews paint a realistic yet hopeful portrait of the Lower Mainland’s creeks, which salmon depend on to spawn and thrive.

A Four Pointed Star | Sophia Biedka, 8 mins
Through a rich soundscape and underwater cinematography, this short film explores the disease causing mass mortality in sea star populations on the coast of Vancouver Island.

Lichen | Lisa Jackson, 12 mins
A scientific and poetic deep dive into the remarkable life of lichen.

What About Our Future?
Jaime Leigh Gianopoulos and Cláudio Cruz, 24 mins
“We are unstoppable, another world is possible!” chant the sustainabiliteens, a group of young environmental activists who, in 2019, organized the largest climate strike in Vancouver’s history.

Program 2: Feeling at Home | Friday, August 13

Nuxalk Radio | Banchi Hanuse, 3 mins
Saving your language can be a lot of fun, and the folks at Nuxalk Radio offer a glimpse of just how much, in this charming tale of language preservation.

Koto: The Last Service | Joella Cabalu, 15 mins
After nearly 40 years, the family-run Koto Japanese Restaurant in Campbell River, BC is closing down. Run by the Maeda family, the Koto is known for being one of the first authentic Japanese restaurants in the “Salmon Capital of the World.”

Joe Buffalo | Amar Chebib, 16 mins
Joe Buffalo is an Indigenous skateboard legend. He’s also a residential school survivor. As he emerges from a traumatic childhood and decades of addiction, local director Amar Chebib presents an intimate portrait of Joe’s journey to fulfill his lifelong dream of turning pro.

Into Light | Sheona McDonald, 19 mins
A mother and child in Yellowknife navigate the complexities of gender identity, ultimately asking: “When a child reveals who they truly are on the inside, how does a parent set aside their own expectations to help them become their most authentic self?”

To: You, To Night | Han Pham, 9 mins
A late night walk through Vancouver streets, personal correspondence, and a tragic event are woven together in this experimental reflection on dislocation, immigration and language.

Still Processing | Sophy Romvari, 16 mins
At the centre of Sophy Romvari’s film is a box of family photos, stowed away and unseen for decades. “I’m not sure if it’s finished,” Sophy silently narrates, indicating that when it comes to matters of loss and grief, no one ever truly stops processing.

Who is it for?

Tickets: Free; Register

How to get tickets?

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350 W Georgia St, Vancouver