Location
Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1J5
About this event
Innis Town Hall Screening Event
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 6:15 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Innis College, 2 Sussex Ave, Toronto, ON M5S 1J5
Link to all Informations: CLICK HERE
Films Being Screened:
HAIR – Feature, Iran
Director:Mahmoud Ghaffari
Festival Representative & Actor: Damineh Davari
Three young Deaf Iranian karate athletes dream of competing on the world stage, but when their journey to Germany is blocked by Iran’s hijab restrictions, they confront injustice with courage, resilience, and hope.
19:24 – Experimental, France
Directors: Audrey Sangla & Aurélien Mancino
“19:24” is a short film that presents a conversation and its history over the notifications that appear on the screen of a smartphone.
Content warnings
Suicide, toxic relationship
Arletta – Experimental, United States
Director: Montana James Miller
A powerful narrative from the Navajo Nation, highlighting the life of a Deaf Indigenous elder.
On the Way in Vienna – Animation, Austria
Director, Animation & Editing: Taha Ghanimi Fard
Drawings by: 11 Deaf and Autistic Children
My animation is based on paintings of my students who were deaf and with autism about the public transportation in the city of Vienna-Austria.
This is My Voice – Short, Russian Federation
Director: Sofya Lebedeva
A chance encounter on a busy city street brings together two young, vibrant souls, and an instant connection sparks between them. Though conversation proves impossible in that first moment, as time passes, Vanya comes to learn the unique sound of Polina's voice.
Glass Cage – Short, United States
Director: Jules Dameron
An introspective short from the United States, examining themes of identity and confinement
Content warnings
Includes themes of suicide and mental health struggles.
Dinner Table Syndrome – Short, United States
Director: Charlie Ainsworth
A gripping short film from the United States, portraying a Deaf boy's experience at a chaotic Thanksgiving dinner.
Content warnings
This film includes strong and intentionally shocking content. Viewer discretion is advised.
Join us for an evening of extraordinary storytelling at the Innis Town Hall, showcasing the work of Deaf and hard-of-hearing filmmakers from around the world. Experience a diverse lineup of feature, experimental, animation, and short films, and engage with the creators during a lively Q&A. This fully accessible screening event celebrates creativity, inclusion, and the unique perspectives of the Deaf filmmaking community.
