Demon – Ottawa Premiere! A man is possessed by an unquiet spirit in the midst of his own wedding celebration, in this clever take on the Jewish legend of the dybbuk.
Austin Fantastic Fest – Best Feature award winner!
First Girl I Loved – Ottawa Premiere! 17-year-old Anne just fell in love with Sasha, the most popular girl at her LA high school. Anne tells her best friend Clifton – who has a secret crush – he does his best to interfere. Sundance – Audience Award winner: Best of Next!
Kubo & The Two Strings – The latest stop-motion animation piece of wonder from the triple Oscar nominated & highly acclaimed creators of Coraline, ParaNorman, & Box Trolls! Certified Fresh by 97% All Critics / 95% Top Critics on Rotten Tomatoes!
Equity – Senior investment banker Naomi Bishop is threatened by a financial scandal and must untangle a web of corruption. Starring double Emmy award winner Anna Gunn (Breaking Bad). Sundance: Grand Jury Prize nominee!
Mia Madre – Margherita, a director in the middle of an existential crisis, has to deal with the inevitable and still unacceptable loss of her mother. Cannes: Prize of the Ecumenical Jury winner, & Palme d’Or nominee! César Awards: Best Foreign Film nominee!
Go Fish – After the loss of her privileged life, a frustrated young woman sets out to reclaim her happiness, which she believes is attached to her beloved paddleboat that her father was forced to sell. Co-writers / co-directors in attendance for intro & for a q&a!
Smash Cut – A horror comedy starring Sasha Grey (shot entirely in Ottawa) that pays tribute to films of the late, great Herschell Gordon Lewis (who appears in the film). FREE SCREENING in honour of a legendary filmmaker and friend of the Mayfair Theatre.