The 30th anniversary festival runs from November 11-21 in person with events across downtown Toronto and online across Canada November 16-29.

“I believe very strongly that when someone dies, if people speak their name, it’s a way of bringing their spirit back to life.”

The director and animator talks about leaning into what makes you unique, finding a like-minded community and why you should always go for weird.

Writer/director Meredith Hama-Brown‘s first feature explores themes of isolation, identity and the legacy of Japanese internment in Canada.