JUMP CUTS YOUNG FILMMAKERS SHOWCASE
Jump Cuts offers the opportunity to see outstanding short films created by young people for young people. This exciting event gathers the best work by Ontario youth in grades 3 through 12, highlighting their creativity and unique vision. Jump Cuts provides a fresh look at the power of young minds.
Jump Cuts Young Filmmakers Showcase 2010 Finalists Grade 10 to 12
Base Time Height by Tucker McLachlan
Math is hard. Whenever something that seems impossible comes up, there’s a lot to be said for doing something else entirely as you never know what will jump out and inspire you. (Animation)
Bicycle Built For Two by Albert Lim, Cam Munro, Matt Tucci
Matt’s girlfriend breaks up with him because she thinks that he is immature. With the help of a friend Matt tries to prove that he is mature, but is forced to choose between her and his bicycle built for two.
Clean Cut Man by Max Parr and Max Taeuschel
A clean-cut man’s perception of reality gradually becomes distorted in a music video for Toronto’s indie-rock trio Broken Bricks.
Heartbeat by Alex Bailey
This documentary explores the controversial topic of “end of life choice” from the perspectives of people who are involved in daily discussions with individuals suffering from chronic pain and illness.
Hip Hop: Ya Don’t Stop by Warren Harmon, Joshua Sevilla
This documentary on Hip-hop culture and youth aims to clarify misconceptions about the culture by looking at its roots.
Jane vs. Jane by Kat Rush, Sierra Chaykowski, Kari Lynch
While deliberating over what dress to wear for a date with her boyfriend, Jane is confronted by her reflection in the mirror who questions her about the nature of the relationship and the affect it is having on Jane and her self esteem.
My Grandmother’s Suitcase by Riley Weyman, Toronto, ON]
In this documentary, through the exploration of the photos she finds in her mother’s suitcase, Vanna Weyman tells the story of her unusual upbringing and sheds light on what it is like getting old.
Paper Motion Animation by Melissa Gabric
Paper figures come to life in this epic tale of our hero saving the damsel in distress from the evil blob of Doom! (Animation)
Planting Season by Slater Jewell-Kemker
A lonely man discovers his dreams are seeping into reality, bringing to light his deepest desires and secrets.
Please Give by Inna Crocetti Klos
A 60-second film that expresses the hopes, desires, difficulties, suffering, dreams, and the realities of a homeless person.
Pudding Just Got Real by Max Parr
Witness the consumption of a delicious gelatinous savoury dish like never before.
Sleeping Arrangements by Ryan Perry, Steve Henwood
Steve sleeps over at Perry’s house and discovers that Perry has some odd sleeping disorders.
Speaking With Your Eyes by Kate Niemuller
This documentary explores the ways in which our eyes communicate more than we realize.
Watering by Jackson Mill
A lonely creature on a dusty, grey planet inadvertently creates a clone of himself with a watering can-device. He finally has someone to spend his time with but find the situation begins goes out of control as his clones begin to producing clones of their own. (Animation)