CIFF 2024

SHORTS: WHAT A GIRL WANTS

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Available September 26, 2024 4:00 PM UTC
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9 films in package
DYNASTY AND DESTINY
Kanesha Jackson is training her daughter Kortnee to follow in their family's tradition as rodeo champions.
PERIOD PARTY
With the help of her family, Bee puts on a period party to celebrate the return of her period after a battle with anorexia.
THEY WILL BE GONE
In her last 24 hours in Lebanon, Yasmina reconnects with friends and family. An unforeseen event challenges the idea of where 'home' truly lies.
PUNTA SALINAS
After having sex for the first time, Alba, a 16 year old, searches for a strength she has never exercised before.
BLOODY MESS
A short, personal, animated documentary about dealing with fibroids, a journey through the medical system, and trying to stop the bleeding.
GORGEOUS
Beth is getting married in 36 hours and her mother hasn’t seen her dress. If this sounds low stakes, you aren’t a fat woman with a mother who hates herself.
THE FINAL COPY OF ILON SPECHT
An intimate deathbed account of the unsung advertising genius who coined L'Oréal's iconic "Because I'm Worth It" slogan.
AND GRANNY WOULD DANCE
Six year old Marmar listens to the stories her grandmother’s friends tell. She remembers how whenever her Grandad played the accordion, Granny would start to...
EVERY OTHER WEEKEND
A young woman decides between going on a first date and staying at home with her baby.
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How can the female experience be generalized? It can't! This package features stories about single mothers, leaving a war-torn country, a woman who invented one of the most famous slogans in advertising history, and many others.

With the help of her family, Bee puts on a period party to celebrate the return of her period after a battle with anorexia.


Mum's neurotic, Dad's embarrassing and Gran doesn't quite get it. Plus little sibling Lou is a wee bit scarred. While the vagina cake melts and the uterus piñata awaits a beating, Bee comes to terms with the messiness of family and womanhood.

  • Year
    2024
  • Runtime
    9 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Australia
  • Premiere
    Alberta
  • Director
    Georgia Brogan
  • Screenwriter
    Georgia Brogan
  • Producer
    Georgia Brogan, Gus McHue
  • Cast
    Jemilla Harvey, Nicky Ruscoe, Joe Clements
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