Monolith

Sharp Candy(en)

Lelaina was mellow, eating marshmallow.

Two Sisters(en)

A short story about a young witch, Alyssa, so envious of the genuine beauty and sweetness of her twin Alexya, that she seeks to destroy her.

Mauvaises Têtes(en)

Mauvaises Têtes (Bad Heads) is a dark comedy in the spirit of classic MGM and Universal horror from the 1920s/30s. It tells the story of an odd woman, Jenny, who loses her mind in the search for love and decides to create her own lover.

A Single Regret(en)

A man videotapes a confession of a long-held secret to his family.

A Gift for Kate(en)

Family Crisis Series short directed by John N. Smith

Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale(en)

A documentary about the history of Catwoman from DC.

The Witch(es)

Upon arriving home drunk, Martin, an old farmer, offends his wife Nicha and his grandson. Under the influence of witchcraft, Martin and Nicha sleep without being able to wake up, while a witch murders their grandson; a fact that will cause great sadness in Nicha, leading to her death, leaving Martin alone, deeply drowned in alcohol.

Éloge du chiac(fr)

Taking the form of a conversation between a young teacher at a French school in Moncton and her students, the film shows how hard it is for francophones to preserve their language in a society where English is everywhere and has been for centuries.

After His Death(he)

After the death of her father, Ayelet discovers that he had an affair with a man. Ayelet confronts her mother, and discovers that she knew about it. Ayelet decides to invite her father's lover to his grave, despite her mother's opinion.

Ride(en)

Spin classes can be a bit intimidating. But for Brit, the fear is real when her first class turns into a ride for her life.

Dedicado a nadie(es)

Fabiana is a shy and lonely girl. A man from darkness comes to visit her. She finds friendship in him, but are those his real intentions?

Persona non grata(xx)

The Big Swim(en)

This short documentary shows Canada's top swimmers in training for the 1964 Olympic Games. Under the critical eye of coach Ed Healy, they practice long hours in the gym and in the pool to build strength and stamina.

The Princess Strikes Back(en)

Misfortune and tribulations with domestic violence lead to an expectable romance. The fairy godfather must save poor Cinderfella from misery and servitude. How will the princess strike back, exactly? This modernized fairy-tale short film by Keeley Knight and Dave Lojek reverses gender roles.

Paradise Beach(en)

“I’m guessing we are out somewhere right now, and you’ve said to me, ‘Go to your happy place.’ This is my happy place.” - Two friends experience a quaint relocation. While Jon enjoys the breeze, Bradley nags with questions.

Two Too Odd(xx)

A suitcase explores Vienna's suburbia and finds giant soap bubbles. It befriends the soap bubble girl. They create a show together and have a suitcase-child.

Foreign Lovers(en)

A lonely New Yorker serendipitously meets a mysterious foreigner and sparks ignite. A meditation on life and love in the digital age.

Roads(en)

Roads is a story about the choices of woman who is searching for her future.

The Limited Bird(en)

John's first independent work from 1989. Won Best of Fest Shorts at the Cinequest Film Festival, CA. The film is comprised of highly rendered drawings with very little moving parts to tell a complex story of relationships "gone to the birds".