La Mariposa
La Mariposa is about Carol, a seven-year-old girl, who struggles to understand why she can’t pass a regular swimming test so that she can go on a water slide, just like the other kids.
The language barrier stops Carol from comprehending why she’s often being told “No” and makes her question her ability to do what she wants to do.
Amidst her dilemma, Carol witnesses as her family struggles to accept their new home and watches her parent’s struggle to get back on their feet.
It’s an emotionally driven drama with following Carol’s relationship with her self and her parents.
The film is being produced in part with the University of British Columbia’s Film Production program within the Department of Theater and Film in Vancouver, British Columbia.
It is entrirely self funded by the Executive Producers; Andy Alvarez (also director, writer and editor) and Mintie Pardoe.
Country: Colombia / Canada
Screening: Thursday, Oct. 5, 7.00pm
General admission: $10 (includes feature film This Time Tomorrow / Mañana a esta hora)
English subtitles
Where: Jackman Hall theatre, Art Gallery of Ontario
Never 2 Late 2 Skate
Francisco Vidal was a teenager when he first moved to Canada and found it difficult fitting in, until he learned to skate and then this made him finally feel Canadian. Through his work with the Centre for Spanish Speaking People, he now teaches newcomers to skate so that they too will feel Canadian.
Country: El Salvador / Canada
Screening: Saturday, Oct. 7, 2.00pm
(Includes feature film This Time Tomorrow / Mañana a esta hora)
Donation: $10. All proceeds will benefit Cubans affected by hurricane Irma
English subtitles
Where: Jackman Hall theatre, Art Gallery of Ontario
Fantasia
Fantasia follows the life and work of Victor Yanqui, an automotive electrician by day and a passionate lead singer by night for one of Toronto’s best salsa brands. Originally from Ecuador, Victor embraced the Canadian way of life in his teens and now he goes the extra mile in promoting Latin culture through his music. Not only does he represent the passionate music community in Toronto, but he also is a byproduct of the thriving multiculturalism in our city. It’s people giving back to a city that gave them a lot.
Country: Ecuador / Canada
Screening: Sunday, Oct. 8, 5.00pm
(Includes feature film About Us)
General admission: $10. Seniors and students: $7
English subtitles
Where: Jackman Hall theatre, Art Gallery of Ontario
Justicia divina
A homicide detective from the Honduras Police Department with a strong sense of justice and the law, closes a case in which the delinquent dies before even being arrested. a woman confesses of killing her husband without remorse. the detective doubts of his own concept of justice and his work ethics.
Country: Honduras
Screening: Sunday, Oct. 8, 5.00pm
(Includes feature film In A Corner Of Our Souls)
Short presented by director Alejandro Irias
Donation: $10, fundraiser for UNHCR – Children On The Run
English subtitles
Where: Jackman Hall theatre, Art Gallery of Ontario
Paula
Country: El Salvador
Screening: Sunday, Oct. 8, 5.00pm
(Includes feature film In A Corner Of Our Souls)
Short presented by director Brenda Vanegas via Skype
Donation: $10, fundraiser for UNHCR – Children On The Run
English subtitles
Where: Jackman Hall theatre, Art Gallery of Ontario
Canada 150-150 Mexicans
Mexican journalist Isabel Inclán has collected from 2014 to 2017 hundreds of photographs of her work as a correspondent for the news agency Notimex in Canada. Coinciding with the 150th anniversary of the founding of Canada, she focused on as many characters who show the everyday pulse of the country.
Country: Mexico / Canada
Screening: Saturday, Oct. 21, 8.00pm
(Includes feature film Size Does Matter + Q&A with director Rafa Lara and lead actress Ximena Ayala)
Donation: $10. All proceeds will benefit the affected by the Mexico earthquake
Where: Northrop Frye Hall, University of Toronto