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Beat Around the Bush, written and directed by Brianne Nord-Stewart (TELUS Optik™ Local), has been selected to play at the 39th Denver International Film Festival (November 2 to 13) and Hamilton Film Festival (November 5 to 13).

In the film, a 75-year-old widow with Alzheimer’s decides it’s time to have her very first orgasm.

Congratulations to the NSI grads with films playing at the Hamilton Film Festival which runs from November 5 to 13.

• The Lockpicker from writer/director Randall Okita (Corus Diverse TV Director) and producer Jason Lapeyre (NSI Features First)

• NSI Drama Prize short Divorce Photographer from Christine Buijs and Shannon Fewster

• Beat Around the Bush from Brianne Nord-Stewart (TELUS Optik Local)

• 3-Way (Not Calling) from Molly McGlynn (NSI Drama Prize)

• The Land of Rock and Gold (pictured) from director/producer Janine Windolph (NSI Aboriginal Documentary)

If we missed your film, let us know!

The deadline has come and gone and thousands of Canadians from around the world have sent in their videos.

Check out this message from NSI Features First grad Trish Dolman and director of Canada in a Day and stay tuned for an incredible film in 2017.

The Dark Stranger, an NSI Features First film from writer/director Chris Trebilcock and producer Glen Wood, along with producer Paula Devonshire (NSI Features First, NSI Totally Televison), is now on Super Channel. Check your local listings.

The Dark Stranger, developed through NSI Features First in 2013, is a psychological thriller about an agoraphobic, young graphic novelist recovering from a traumatic event in her past. Her latest artistic creation may be coming to life, or is she just losing her mind?

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NSI Features First is funded by Presenting Sponsor Telefilm Canada; Program Partner The Brian Linehan Charitable Foundation; Supporting Sponsors Entertainment One, Super Channel, Corus Entertainment and Breakthrough Entertainment; Provincial Sponsors Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC), Innovation PEI and Creative Saskatchewan; and Industry Partner Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. NSI Core Funders are Manitoba Sport, Culture and Heritage and the City of Winnipeg through the Winnipeg Arts Council.

Two new films in this week’s NSI Online Short Film Festival from directors Lauren Belanger and Ryan Keller.

Oxford

Oxford | Drama, 6:43, English, ON, 2015 | Director: Lauren Belanger

William realizes that things just aren’t the same now that his pet lizard Oxford is dead.

Taking a chance, William uses magic sand in an attempt to bring Oxford back to life. To his surprise Oxford disappears, leading William on a journey in search for his best friend.

The Day Santa Didn’t Come

The Day Santa Didn’t Come | Comedy, 11:03, English, ON, 2014 | Director: Ryan Keller

In the final days before Christmas, eight-year-old Curtis is concerned about his status on Santa’s list.

Despite his good intentions, Curtis is roped into questionable acts by his evil older brother. Curtis desperately tries to turn things around. Unfortunately, his odds of success are low.

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Call for films / submit by December 2

Films are now being accepted through FilmFreeway until Friday, December 2, 2016.

If your film is programmed, you have a chance of winning up to $4,750 in cash awards. We accept films released after January 1, 2011.

Your film must be less than 30 mins long. Drama, comedy, animation, documentary, sci-fi, horror, music video and experimental are all eligible and must be made by a Canadian writer, director or producer.

Submit your film

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The NSI Online Short Film Festival is made possible through the support of Festival Partner Telefilm Canada; Supporting Sponsors Entertainment One, Super Channel, Corus Entertainment, Blue Ant Media, The Brian Linehan Charitable Foundation and Breakthrough Entertainment; Award Sponsors A&E Television Networks, The Brian Linehan Charitable Foundation; Corus Entertainment and Blue Ant Media; and Industry Partner the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television.