Montreal Independent Film Magazine

The Montreal Independent Film Festival has showcased films for many years at Cinema du Parc, a renowned indie film venue in Montreal, and via online platforms like the MIFF magazine. Founded by Arsalan Baraheni, an acclaimed Canadian filmmaker, the festival has assembled a team of international and Canadian programmers and juries from the film industry to select, promote, award, and screen independent films and shorts of all genres from around the world. Recently, winners and

"The Anti Expedition" delves into a sacred Himalayan valley, weaving together the tales of adventurers from both past and present to envision a new form of travel in Nepal and beyond. This short documentary is directed by Elena Jean, an acclaimed filmmaker, writer, and explorer with a focus on documentary, natural history, and adventure narratives. She is renowned for her feature film "Coextinction". The project was chosen for the Montreal Independent Film Festival and Vancou

The Montreal Independent Film Festival focuses on showcasing independent films from Canada and around the globe. Initially founded at Cinema du Parc as an independent festival years ago, its international competition has become a popular platform for filmmakers to promote and display their work both online and at live events held at the cinema. These events are free to the public to support independent cinema and film distribution. The festival organizes bi-annual screenings

A woman obsessed with her image ends up drunkenly sleeping with the most awkward guy in the office. Fearing this mistake will harm her reputation, she manipulates him into believing he’s trapped in a time loop, reliving the same day repeatedly—without their intimate encounter. Today again is a comedy, directed by Molly Daniels and will be screening as a short film finalists of the Montreal independent Film Festival at the Cinema du Parc of Montreal. Molly Daniels is a writer,

Traditionally, education in private Catholic schools was characterized by strict oversight, rigid discipline, and enforced morality—often sacrificing individual freedom. This approach may have been inherited from a stern Church that once played a central role in the witch hunts, labeling witchcraft as a heretical and diabolical act. It is within this tension between authority and mysticism that our story unfolds: a quest for freedom in the face of a conservative ideology’s gr

Set against a melancholic, historical backdrop, The Last Lady is an experimental and intimate portrayal of Jane, a woman tied to a marriage upheld by love but worn down by silence and emotional restraint. Through a poetic and non-linear narrative, the film transitions between reality and dream-like states, revealing another side of Jane — expressive, unsettling, and quietly liberated. As she grapples with expressing these inner experiences, the line between reality and imagin

Set in 1930s immigrant Toronto, "North of Harbord" is an animated journey depicting the conflicts between newly arrived Jewish-Canadians and Nazi-influenced anti-immigrant agitators. It offers insight into a neglected chapter of Canadian history, highlighting a narrative of resilience and boldness during challenging times. The film will be shown at Montreal's Cinema du Parc alongside other short film finalists from the Montreal Independent Film Festival on May 10th. Mateusz

A youth pastor finds himself in a challenging and introspective situation when he is confronted with a series of probing questions regarding his own sexuality following an uncomfortable first date. This date, which he had initially anticipated with excitement and hope, took an unexpected turn that left him feeling vulnerable and uncertain. The conversation that unfolded was not just about the typical first-date small talk; instead, it delved into deeper, more personal territo

In La Traversée, a young man departs from France in 1911 on the S.S. Pretorian, fueled by aspirations of a better future in Canada. Inspired by a letter he penned during his journey, the film follows his emotional and physical voyage across the Atlantic. Initially captivated by the ship's lively decks and expansive seascapes, he soon confronts the harsh realities of third-class travel—tight quarters, constant seasickness, and the challenges of rough seas. Nevertheless, moment