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THE BAR
COMEDY 2007 10:00 |
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Jackson Berit Beattie |
Whiskey music plays in a seedy bar, where pool sharks roam and the liquor flows like forgotten tears. A film noir comedy about love, life, tulips and xylophones. “The Big Sleep” meets “Airplane!" WINNER: Hot Shot Shorts Film Competition, Best Comedy - Sea to Sky film festival. Nominated: LEO Awards - Best Costumes, Best Visual Effects. Official
Selection: Montreal World Film Festival Watch a CLIP |
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THE VESSEL
HORROR 2007 8:00 |
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Michael
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A pregnant woman fleeing her violent ex-husband is assailed by dark forces from within and without in this sequel to "The Veil". An entry in the 2007 Bloodshots Canada 48-hour horror film competition. |
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HELL'S HABIT
HORROR 2006 8:00 |
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A supernatural tale of possession, death and vengeance, inspired by Italian gothic horror cinema. An entry in the 2006 Bloodshots Horror Competition, this silent film was made in 48 hours - written, shot on super-8mm film, developed by hand, scored and edited. WINNER: Best Picture, Best Acting, Best Costumes, Best Editing Bloodshots 48 Hour Horror Filmmaking Challenge (Vancouver). |
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THE VEIL
HORROR 2005 11:00 |
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Mike
Jackson Robyn Forsyth |
A young married woman is haunted by dark visions. Is it her medication, or something more sinister? A lovecraftian period piece, originally filmed for the 2005 Bloodshots 48-hour horror film competition. Official Selection: Chicago Horror Film Festival, Chicago International REEL Shorts Festival, H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival (Portland and Austin), Toronto After Dark Film Festival, A Night of Horror Short Film Festival (Australia) Watch THE VEIL on InTake.ca |
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TIDEPOOL
FANTASY 2004 10:00 |
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Mike
Jackson Katie Cummer |
Mermaids, both real and imagined, haunt a woman who is dry, dusty, and at the end of her rope. Only her husband, who is always absolutely soaking wet, comes close to understanding her in this haunting and quirky tale of regret and disillusionment. |
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ELEANOR HEAVEN STARRING IN FAST FOOD SILENT 2004 9:00 |
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Palle
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Jean-Denis
Rouette Phil
Mahoney Erin McGechaen Phil Mahoney |
The Great Depression, and times are hard for everyone. Resourceful young heroine Eleanor is stealing apples just to survive. An offer of a meal at a boarding house leads Eleanor to find out just how desperate some people are. An entry in the 2004 REEL FAST 48-hour film competition. Written, shot, and edited in 48 hours. Unofficial Selection of the 9th Annual Sea to Sky Film Festival. |
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HOOPED!
COMEDY 2004 11:00 |
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Mike
Jackson Samuel Dulmage |
What did they do last night? One can’t remember and the other won’t say in this envelope-pushing comedy. An R-rated “Who’s On First” from Steam Powered Films and Long Hard Comedy Rocket.
Official Selection: Rhode Island International Film Festival Watch Teaser: WARNING! Contains extremely coarse language! Watch HOOPED on Funny or Die! |
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DIAL "A" FOR
ALPHAMAN
COMEDY 2001 15:12 |
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Mike Jackson
Jeff
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Alphaman, superhero and sworn protector of Metro City, receives an ominous phone call from his arch-nemesis Dr. Cerebro. Although Cerebro is imprisoned, he is allowed one phone call a day, and Alphaman finds himself in a pitched battle to save his life and reputation from the vengeance of a madman. No. 1 Sci-fi Short on iFilm, April 2005. Second Place – Best Spoof, Dragon-Con Short Film Festival Official
Selection: International Horror and Sci-Fi Festival In rotation on Space and the Drive-in Classics channels, 2003-2005. See the Trailer: Watch Alphaman on iFilm |
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FREQUENCY ZERO MUSICAL 2002 09:23 |
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Mike Jackson |
In a world where singing is
outlawed, a forbidden romance blooms between a policeman and a golden-voiced
waitress. An entry in the 2002 REEL FAST 48-hour film competition, Frequency
Zero is the first musical from Steam Powered Films. Written, shot, and edited in
48 hours including original lyrics and music. As seen on CBC's Zed! | |
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ALL HER
MADNESS
DRAMA 2003 09:15 |
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Samuel Dulmage |
Can a tribal death ritual save two sisters from hereditary insanity? An entry in the 2003 REEL FAST 48-hour film competition, All Her Madness is the first drama from Steam Powered Films. Written, shot, and edited in 48 hours. |
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DUDE
COMEDY 2000 05:36 |
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Samuel Dulmage |
Two young gentlemen enter a dubious altercation over a fine cup of java. Zany antics ensue. |
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THE SOUVENIR
COMEDY 2003 10:20 |
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Mike Jackson |
Sebastian Snail has returned from his African holiday with a spectacular rake - but is it cursed? The office is quickly plunged into panic and fear as his puppet co-workers begin to vanish... and only Sebastian can unravel the mystery! A Top Ten selection in the 2003 REEL FAST 48-hour film competition. |
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A FISHFULL OF
DOLLARS
COMEDY 2001 10:16 |
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Mike Jackson |
Murder. Mind control. Masochism. And a stolen fish worth two hundred grand. An entry in the 2001 REEL FAST 48-hour film competition. Written, shot,
and edited in 48 hours. |
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BAD ROOMMATE
COMEDY 2000 09:53 |
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Mike Jackson |
FBI agents, space aliens, and a deranged maniac make it hard to collect the rent. An entry in the 2000 REEL FAST 48-hour film competition. Written, shot, and edited in 48 hours. |
