2022 Folk in Film Festival Official Selections
Folk in Film Festival Screening - Music Videos

Live Action Music Video
3PM-4:30PM, Friday, October 14. Windsor Club, 2nd Floor, DoubleTree Hotel
King Cardiac: “Amsterdam,” directed by Gabriel DeSantis
King Cardiac: “When It Burns To The Ground,” directed by Gabriel DeSantis
Moonfruits: “Atoms Of The Apartment,” directed by Andrew Robillard
Blue Moon Marquee: “Scream, Holler & Howl,” produced by Raymond Knight
Zachari Smith: “Born To Dance,” directed by Zachari Smith and Avery Smith
The Accidentals: “Cityview,” directed by Brian Michael Raetz
The Accidentals: “Go Getter,” directed by Brian Michael Raetz
Jeremy Voltz: “Fall Apart,” directed by Cameron Walker, Rachel Cameron
Émilie Landry: “Shanel,” directed by Sarah L'Italien
Angelique Francis: “Take Command,” directed by Angelique Francis
Lunar Bloom: “Call Me A Woman,” directed by Gavin Michael Booth
Claire Coupland: “1000 Miles From A Dream,” directed by Leta Cushing-Woodcock, Ali Calladine
Tragedy Ann: “The Shield,” directed by Tragedy Ann, edited by Sarah Kierstead
Hannah Shira Naiman: “The Wheels Won’t Go,” directed by Tim O’Reilly
Moira Smiley and Dawn Pemberton: “Oh Susannah,” produced by David Weber, Dawn Pemberton, and Moira Smiley. Footage from "Palmour St" from the Library of Congress, edited by Jacob Blumberg
Sandra Bouza: “Finding Home,” directed by Richard Gottardo
Mia Kelly: “Kitchissippi,”directed by Randy Kelly
Logan Staats: “Simple Man,” directed by Tim O’Reilly
Followed by a Q&A with filmmakers.
Folk in Film Festival - Shorts

Short Documentary & Film
10AM-12PM, Saturday, October 15. Windsor Club, 2nd floor, DoubleTree Hotel
How To Lose Everything
Directed by Christa Couture and bekky O’Neil
Christa Couture lost her leg, her children, her marriage, and her voice.
Toronto, Ontario, 2022, 5 minutes.
The Musical Evolution of Mairi Campbell
Directed by Adeniyi Adewumi
This documentary focuses on understanding the musical trajectory of Mairi Campbell, a Scottish singer who underwent a musical evolution at the peak of her career.
Scotland, 2022, 10 minutes.
French Enough
Directed by Alexis Normand
At her family’s summer cabin, singer-songwriter Alexis Normand weaves old home movies with current conversations to illuminate the struggle and triumph of reclaiming francophone Canadian identity on the Prairies.
Wakaw Lake, Saskatchewan, 2022, 18 minutes.
Rhythm First
Directed by Joe M. Smith
This documentary follows Kunle’s journey as an artist through music and storytelling, as Kunle carves out a musical niche and builds community in Toronto.
Toronto, Ontario, 2022, 24 minutes.
Blue Moon Ballad
Directed by Barclay Martin
A short film about a little band on a little island and their music, garden, motorcycles, and other creative projects.
Filmed with gratitude on Coast Salish Territory, 2022, 13 minutes
Teilhard
Directed by Tim O'Reilly
An intimate glimpse into the life, craft, art, and the storytelling of Teilhard Frost.
Wolfe Island, Ontario, 2021, 33 minutes.
Followed by a Q&A with filmmakers.
Refreshments provided.
Folk in Film Festival - Animated

Animated Music Video
3:45PM-5PM, Saturday, October 15. Windsor Club, 2nd floor, DoubleTree Hotel
David Donar: “John Henry,” directed by David Donar
Moonfruits: “Les Marins,” directed by Moonfruits, illustrated by Elodie Evanno [O’lee Graphiste], animated by Andrew Robillard
Will Gillespie: “Let The Money Keep You Warm,” directed by Susan Robinson
Moira & Claire: “Delaney’s Dad,” directed by Ray Antonison
Laura Barrett: “Museum Tour Guide,” directed by Jared Sales
Lynne Hanson: “Shadowland,” directed by Nathan Morrow
Onna Lou: “Serpentinas,” directed by Tuty Moreno Campos and Ariel Guerchicoff
Isabel Fryszberg & The Uncommons: “Distance,” directed by Isabel Fryszberg with animation by Ronley Teper and Saul Lederman
Bet Smith: “Forgive You,” illustrations and animation by Bet Smith
Tragedy Ann: “The Ghost of John McGowan,” directed by Sandy McLennan
Followed by a Q&A with filmmakers.