Shortly before his execution in Israel, Adolf Eichmann would write a two-part memoir featured in Time Magazine, complaining that Denmark?s successful evacuation of Jews and organized resistance in World War II ?posed the greatest difficulties of all? for the Nazi regime.

15-40 is the true story of Danish tennis player, Kai Hansen who, during the Nazi occupation of Denmark, has to make the decision of his life.

An unflinching competitor, Kai Hansen is well on his way to winning a spot at the European championships in Sweden. Under a comfortable Nazi occupation, Kai?s world is limited to the court and to the many luxuries that his status affords him.

In order for him to realize his dream of participating in the European Championships in Sweden, he has to defeat aging tennis great, Erik Bjarnson.

But when it is discovered that Erik might in fact be a Jew, and that a massive deportation of Danish Jews is planned by the Nazis, Kai has to decide whether to risk it all or for his countrymen or remain veiled in a life of pride and privilege.

24 Solo follows the gut-wrenching story of Chris Eatough on his quest for a 7th World Title in the unforgiving discipline of 24 Hour Solo mountain bike racing. In the face of increased pressure from sponsors, new competitors to the sport and a pregnant wife, Chris focuses his entire season on one race. Dark horse Australian National Champion, Craig Gordon challenges Chris to a level of intensity and exhaustion that leaves one rider with severe blood poisoning. Shot on locations in China, California, Wisconsin, Maryland and Georgia using High Def cameras, with an amazing array of camera angles set to original music from the award-winning Haik Music studio, 24 Solo shows the passion, excitement and intensity of the most grueling event in mountain biking.

“And Then She Was Gone” is a narrative short filmed in Savannah, GA. The story focuses on a young woman who meets a mysterious older woman (Oscar/Emmy Nominee Diana Scarwid) in a park. She engages the woman in conversation and finds that the woman is both the key to her past and the mystery of her future. Inspired by Italian cinema, the films quality is that of a dream, set to the backdrop of Spanish moss, and a town textured with ghosts and nostalgia. The message of the film is simple: life is short and sweet.

Before and after kissing Maria narrates, from the point of view of Raúl, a 9 year-old child from a small village in the Spanish countryside, his adventures to kiss Maria, his 12 year-old cousin, which as every summer, has come to the village to spend her holydays.

Before and after kissing Maria narrates, from the point of view of Raúl, a 9 year-old child from a small village in the Spanish countryside, his adventures to kiss Maria, his 12 year-old cousin, which as every summer, has come to the village to spend her holydays.

Nineteen-year old Ilya da Costa lives life without much responsibility. He works in construction, lives with his mother in an urban Toronto apartment, and spends his weekends drinking with his friends in downtown bars. Ilya breaks this pattern of simplicity when he is arrested for assaulting a female police officer while intoxicated. His life becomes exponentially more complicated in the ensuing weeks, as he faces life changing criminal consequences. The delinquent desperately searches the Yellow Pages for a lawyer, and gradually begins to realize the implications of his actions. While struggling to come to terms with his troubles, Ilya's youthful anxiety shines through his tough exterior.

After 20 years of near isolation aboard a houseboat, a Man invites his grandson, Ben, to meet him for the very first time. Upon Ben's arrival, the two share beers, awkwardness, fishing, and scotch together in an effort to answer some long-awaited questions.

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Films to be announced during festival.

A routine fishing trip brings a young man to face his past decisions, and reassess, as the life of his helpless catch hangs in balance.

Un voyage courant de pêche apporte un jeune homme faire face à son passé

les décisions, et réévaluent, comme vie de son crochet délaissé

accroche dans l'équilibre.