Best of the Month
Best of the Month: January 2022
The Short of the Week team has voted. Dive into our first Best of the Month playlist of 2022.
Documentary
Adam Loften
& Mary Fowles
Welcome to Canada
Mohammed Alsaleh is a young Syrian refugee granted asylum in Canada after fleeing torture and imprisonment by the Assad regime. While rebuilding his life in Vancouver, he assists newly-arrived Syrian refugee families to resettle, finding new homes and new beginnings.
Dramedy
Alice Seabright
Pregnant Pause
Pee. Wait. Panic. Steph is in a happy, long-term relationship, but now she might be pregnant she has no idea what she wants.
Dark Comedy
Wim Reygaert & Marc James Roels
Mompelaar (Mumbler)
Afflicted by an overbearing speech impediment and an omnipresent mother, Lubbert's day takes a turn for the worse when he has an unexpected encounter with a group of naturist enthusiasts.
Interview
Interview with Mustapha Kseibati (Mohammed)
We talk filmmaking with one of UK’s burgeoning directors—including a love for The Goonies and how to motivate young actors with Star Wars clips.
Drama
Matthew Thorne
Where Do Lilacs Come From
A man suffering from Alzheimer's desperately tries to put together the pieces of his past.
Horror
Nicolas Verso
The Last Time I Saw Richard
Winner of Australia's top prize, In 1995, two boys sharing a room in a mental health clinic become locked in a battle of wills that turns sinister when night falls and their demons descend.
Documentary
Brian McGinn
The Record Breaker
Ashrita Furman holds the official record for the most Guinness World Records by one individual. This is his story.
Experimental
Guy Maddin
The Heart of the World
Guy Maddin uses the chaotic format of an old Russian propaganda film to tell a symbolic story about science, love, and the heart of the world.
