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LE CABARET DES CURIOSITÉS is the don’t-miss short-film and entertainment event his summer. You've got a date with around 30 short films from all over the world, each one crazier and wackier than the last. Films by Badminton Plus, Robin Anctil, Jake Barcus, Amara Burnett, Gaelle Dumont & Vanessa Goulet Soungie, Tony Hipwell, Fred Lavigne, Cédric Legault, Lad Charlie Lévesque, Michael Marrero & Jon Rhoads, Chris McInroy, Patrick Meimari, Francois Mercier, Alexandre Paradis, Charles Parisé, Béatrice Philie, Émile Rouillard, Trent Shy, Christopher Smith and Richard Vézina. Between the various blocks of shorts, variety acts by Bloodshot Bill, the Growlers Choir, Les Costauds, Isabelle Stephen and other guests will also eenliven this new-style cabaret. Hosted, programmed and directed by Marc Lamothe, with the invaluable assistance of Eric Lavoie. – Marc Lamothe
Banana Split
François Mercier
Reading in their hammocks, François and Ph discuss ideas for films they may or may not make.
Croûte mousse
Badminton Plus
A bunch of vain TV snippets put together in a weird musical way to make you feel something.
Documentage épisode 10
FRed Lavigne
You will learn some fascinating things about weeds.
I Need It Yesterday
Chris Smith, Jack De Sena
A boss tells two employees that he needs the client report and he "needs it yesterday".
Monster Party
A. Burnett
A group of ghouls get together for a house party.
Pain Perdu
Béatrice Philie
A friendly slice of bread tries to free his friend from a toaster before he catches on fire.
Partage ton steak
FRed Lavigne
An AI TV zapping party in a 70s atmosphere.
Party Time
Jon Rhoads, Mike Marrero
Two party clowns plan a daring heist of a Princess Diana Beanie Baby from a dockside quinceanera/satanic summoning ritual.
Road trip to Mayoland
FRed LAvigne
A road trip in a dream recorded on VHS.
SATISFACTION GARANTIE
Emile Rouillard, Marilou Bureau, Anna Pelletier
Enter into a computer program which overloads when faced with a euphoric buildup.
TAPE HEAD
Trent Shy
A boy is awakened by a strange intruder.
The Lure
Tony Hipwell
Late at night, a lone fisherman discovers he is not the only one hoping to hook something.
Trip N Space
Cédric Legault
Non-narrative short film featuring a cowboy frog, LEGO minifigures, and a character dressed as a fish in a cosmic universe.
Type A
Jake Barcus
In exchange for his life, one man must complete an impossible task.
We Joined a Cult
Chris McInroy
The story of two friends who just wanted to play kickball.
Weirded Out
Patrick Meimari
Giant shrimp. Forks gone wrong. A fastball you'll never forget. Time to press play on sibling rivalry and this Japanese-inspired pop culture romp.
When life gives you lemons
Gaëlle Dumont
When life gives you lemon...
The Vintage Invasion from Outer Space
Richard Vézina
Mashup/homage to 50s/60s sci-fi films about alien invasions.
Les VOMINUS films
FRed Lavigne
VOMINUS films are experimental, absurd and playful short films.
Pumpkin Girl
Trent Shy
A young woman faces frightening consequences when she blows out a Jack-O-Lantern on Halloween night.
Godzilla vs. Dungeons & Dragons
Cressa Maeve Áine
In this comedic stop motion short, Baby Godzilla tries to get her brothers to play a campaign of Dungeons and Dragons with her. Things don't quite go as planned.
Trou d'beigne
FRed Lavigne, Robin Anctil, Charles Parisé
A man will have to use all his imagination to save himself from a board game imposed by his friends.