Edgar Takes the Cake(1920)

Antoine and Colette(fr)

Now aged 17, Antoine Doinel works in a factory which makes records. At a music concert, he meets a girl his own age, Colette, and falls in love with her. Later, Antoine goes to extraordinary lengths to please his new girlfriend and her parents, but Colette still only regards him as a casual friend. First segment of “Love at Twenty” (1962).

A Grand Day Out(en)

Wallace and Gromit have run out of cheese, and this provides an excellent excuse for the duo to take their holiday to the moon, where, as everyone knows, there is ample cheese. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive.

The Wrong Trousers(en)

Wallace rents out Gromit's former bedroom to a penguin, who takes up an interest in the techno trousers created by Wallace. However, Gromit later learns that the penguin is a wanted criminal.

A Close Shave(en)

Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin, and Gromit is framed for sheep-rustling in a fiendish criminal plot.

Go to Blazes(en)

Ministry of Information-sponsored comedy short showing wartime audiences how to deal with the threat of incendiary bombs.

Last Call Lenny(en)

Lenny Upton combines euthanasia with his used furniture business to provide suicide assistance to melancholy customers with a death wish. Armed with a briefcase full of weapons and an eye for antiques, he custom designs a personalized death experience for his one-time clients. All sales are final in this short film that takes a darkly comedic evaluation of the value of life and used furniture.

Franz & Kafka(en)

Franz & Kafka are based on the little irreverent premise that Kafkas work “Die Verwandlung” was written by two humans, this film is a great homage to Kafkas writing.

Understanding the Law: The Worm(en)

In this animated short, Mrs. Popcorn is shocked to discover a worm in her canned drink. When the beverage company refuses to accept the blame, she's outraged! An intrepid consumer, Mrs. Popcorn takes the company to court for negligence. Understanding the Law: The Worm is episode two in a series of short films designed to demystify everyday aspects of Canadian civil law. Wry humour and a whimsical style make this informative series lively and memorable.

Mary Beth's Sex Tape(en)

A struggling comedian, Mary Beth, decides to leak her own stand-up comedy sex tape in order to get famous.

A Joke on Jane(en)

The roots of modern television situatuation comedy can be seen in this Beauty brand film. As American grew the Beauty brand was developed to feature actress Margarita Fisher. Her husband, Haryy Pollard, directed the Beauty films and occasionally acted in them. He plays the husband in this one.

Delmer Builds a Machine(en)

An account of the most important event in recorded history.

Donation(en)

Beth learns that matters of the heart can get a little wonky when donating blood is involved.

School Safari(en)

In this film, we meet Jack who is inspired by his Uncle Bob - who he believes to be an explorer in Africa. Jack starts to see the world around him and all those in it, just as if he were out on safari in the Serengeti!

A Night On The Tiles(en)

The film follows the shenanigans of the goings on in the male and female toilets of a local nightclub. We meet the two young toilet attendants who have more interest in each other than the events of the evening.

From Kuleshov to Berlanga(es)

Bye Bye(fr)

After graduating from high school, Julien left his hometown to build a bigger life in the capital, leaving his memories behind. And then one day, he had to come back, and that day his memories jumped out at him from between two packets of Pépito cookies.

Writer's Block(en)

Past her prime and afflicted with a severe case of writer's block, a veteran songwriter finds new inspiration in a bird that takes up residence outside her home.

The Dungeon Master(en)

Shane and his friends thought it would be fun to recapture their 'geeky' youth with a game of Dungeons and Dragons. But then someone showed up in a cape.

Mrs. Pussy Loves Animals(fr)

Each time Mrs Babylas sees an animal, she just can't help herself bring it back home.

Santa Claus vs. Cupid(en)

A desperate man and two romantic rivals encounter one another at a Christmas party.