CANADIAN SHORTS AFTER DARK is Toronto After Dark's annual collection of outstanding Canadian Short Films. For 2022 we will be presenting 16 amazing short films in two different collections, the CANADIAN SHORTS SHOWCASE (Screening 8 of the very best shorts on Saturday, Oct 22, 3.30 pm) and our CANADIAN PRE-FEATURE SHORTS PROGRAM (Screening 10 additional brilliant shorts, one in front of each of the 10 Feature Films throughout the five nights of the entire Oct 19-23 festival). Find out more about all the shorts and get tickets to the Showcase below:
CANADIAN SHORTS SHOWCASE (SATURDAY, Oct 22, 3.30 pm)
This lineup features 8 incredible new horror, sci-fi, action and cult shorts, with a total runtime of approximately 90 minutes. A number of the short filmmakers will be in attendance a post-screening Q&A! Scroll down for more information on the films (listed in screening order) or to get tickets.
THE FLYING SAILOR
Wendy Tilby, Amanda Forbis, 8min
A sailor contemplates the beauty and fragility of life after a massive explosion in the harbour sends him flying through the air.
BLACK FOREST SANATORIUM
Diana Thorneycroft, 7min
A lonely Quinn visits a sanatorium to find a companion in this haunting stop motion animation.
THE TEMPLE
Alain Fournier, 17min
The crew of a German U-boat sinks into the depths of madness in this Lovecraft tale.
THE FORE-MEN
Adrian Bobb, 14min
Dr. Samantha Martin struggles to find answers while surviving a massive world splicing event that has brought the past and future into the present.
NUDE
Olivier Labonté LeMoyne, 14min
A couple drives deep into the woods to make love, but they soon realize they are very much not alone.
THE TRUNK
Travis Laidlaw, 14min
After finding a trunk in the woods covered in chains, a father and daughter figure that whatever is inside must be valuable.
IN THE SHADOWS
David Émond-Ferrat, 13min
Mélanie takes her son to her mothers for the weekend to break the news of divorce, but instead must protect him from what is waiting in the shadows.
THE COMMUNITY
Milos Mitrovic, 4min
Two men are brought together by a secret kept in the woods, but when they go looking for it, they end up finding something much more meaningful.
Tickets to Canadian Shorts After Dark $13.99 or $11.99 in a Bundle of two or more TADFF films online.
CANADIAN PRE-FEATURE SHORTS PROGRAM
10 more incredible new horror, sci-fi, action and cult shorts, screening one in front of each of the 10 feature films. A number of the short filmmakers will be in attendance to intro their films! Scroll down for more information on the films (listed chronologically by which feature film they screen in front of). To buy tickets to the actual screenings visit our Schedule & Tickets Page.
THE CRADLE
Screening in front of: Prey For the Devil
Massimo Meo, 3min
A witch prepares a meal for her children, but when they don’t all come home, she must prepare to face an angry mob.
CRUISE
Screening in front of: H4Z4RD
Sam Rudykoff, 7min
Telemarketers must give away a free cruise or there will be dire consequences.
ANYTHING, ANYTHING
Screening in front of: Something in the Dirt
Emma Higgins, 7min
Natalie navigates an abusive relationship while trying her best to convince her concerned friend that she is fine.
THE RATCATCHER’S DAUGHTER
Screening in front of: The Lair
Jim Bryson, Adam Jeffcoat, 16 min
In 1920’s Petrograd, the rats rise from the underground in this thrilling animation.
IN THE DARK
Screening in front of: MexZombies
Bronson Allen, 12min
When Emily’s new beau reveals that he is afraid of the dark, she has to decide if this is a red flag she can ignore.
DISSÓS
Screening in front of: Day Zero
Steven Elford, 4min
Waking up outside of an abandoned house, a confused man must search for what led him there.
MY DEEP DARK FEARS
Screening in front of: Freaks Out
Louis-David Jutras 3min
Simon shares his darkest fears, however irrational they may be.
LES DENTS DE LA MAISON (PAWS)
Screening in front of: Evil Eye (Mal De Ojo)
Austin Birtch, 6min
A backpacker takes a job as a cat sitter, but soon discovers there is something sinister about this furry feline.
DIGGIN’ A HOLE
Screening in front of: Living With Chucky
David Bragg, 4min
A man questions a woman's intentions while she mysteriously digs a hole in the middle of a field.
HORSE BROTHERS
Screening in front of: Here for Blood
Milos Mitrovic, Fabian Velasco, 8min
Two brothers and a horse (voiced by Guy Maddin) live on a farm where they sell used electronics, that is, until one of them betrays the family.
