Film + Screen Arts 2020

The esteemed director Akira Kurosawa once said, “There is nothing that says more about its creator than the work itself.” The 2020 Film + Screen Arts (FMSA) cohort is no exception. By translating their unique voices as storytellers into artistic expressions on screen, these media artists have created some amazing work in order to share a part of themselves with you.

Because of festival requirements, not all of the graduates are able to display their full films, but we hope as you browse through, you will enjoy learning about each filmmaker and their distinctive practices + visions. We are very proud of all they have accomplished.

Darling Parisite | Sabira Pashkevich

A young, mortally ill woman comes back to her hometown after living in Paris for 7 years, in order to give her family a morally questionable…

Arcadia | Nicole Yang

A pair of brother’s friendship is tested by the arrival of a new neighbour, as they adventure through their fantasy land of Arcadia.…

Family Recipe | Iris Cheng

A girl prepares a family dinner on a Sunday night to eat with her busy parents; however, things did not turn out as she hoped………

Alone Together | Jake Roggenbusch

A quiet, depressed student must pass an important midterm while being chased by a tenacious, shadowy figure that only he can see.…

Rosetta | Hwa Pyung Lim

A barista’s mundane shift takes a turn when a customer from hell enters his coffee shop. Rosetta - TrailerSynopsisA rude…

NEAR/FAR | Genki Ferguson

An exploration of human vision and the ways in which it can be altered, revealed through the perspectives of jewellers and astronomers.…

Looking Back | Anna Anaka

A lonely mother and an angry daughter are forced to come to terms with their individual regrets within their relationship. Will they ever be able to…

Remembrances of Beauty Lost | Arian Jacobs

Survivors recount the fateful day, May 31st 1970, where the western hemisphere’s strongest earthquake shook the Ancash province in Peru;…

Revenge of the Supermom | Sara Page

A disenchanted daughter must decide if she will embrace her destiny when her neglectful superhero mom discovers a villain in their garbage. This…

WAIT THE DRAGON | Zean Lin

WAIT THE DRAGON is a comedy where a gangster boss hires a…

The Chameleon | Yongqi Zheng

When twilight turns into blackness, a chameleon slowly crawls out of its gap. Its appearance gradually emerges, but its heart is still cold.…

Headwaters | Sam Breault

Headwaters is a documentary following Ian Santarossa’s search for an understanding of his inner traits and temperaments that surface when fly…

Jacknife and The Love Theory | Oscar Flores

In a dystopic world, Jacknife is on a quest of self-discovery through a series of events that will lead him to a better understanding of love.…

Story of Yi | Ge Song

Yin, an author who lives in his own words, falls in love with his new neighbour. Inspired by the girl, he creates a character named “Yi ”. However,…

Cacoethes | Nicole Ferguson

When an ambitious but tempered Prince gets sent away, he must train with their royal aide in order to prove to his parents that he’s worthy of…

Soulmate in 2020 | Vanessa Wong

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I Fell in Love with a Man Right Before My Death | Zoe Zhenggu

Daria is suffering from depression. She attempts suicide at a party and falls in love with the stranger who tries to rescues her.……

33′ Lot | Sarah Genge

I sent over 300 letters — these 6 households responded. Do they share anything but the frames of their house? 33' Lot - TrailerAbout 33'…