By Leigh Patrick, May 21 2026—
Avalon Fast’s second feature film, Camp, which closed out the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF), is a haunting, sensory-rich exploration of girlhood that feels less like a traditional narrative and more like a fever … Read the rest
By Leigh Patrick, May 21 2026—
In BT Meza’s directorial debut, Affection, the lines between identity and consciousness blur into a visceral blend of psychological drama and body horror. The film follows Ellie Carter (Jessica Rothe), who awakens to a … Read the rest
By Leigh Patrick, May 21 2026—
Editor’s Note: This review contains mentions of suicide and mental health struggles.
Stella Marie Markert’s debut feature film, Thanks for Nothing (Danke für Nichts), a love letter to girlhood, friendship and the intensity of … Read the rest
