Hello world! We are Team Off Season and we are fundraising for our upcoming short film; Off Season!

Logline

In the desolate aftermath of World War III, four siblings struggle to survive the unforgiving rural Canadian landscape, racing to secure food before winter brings certain death

Why support?

This film is significant because of the present global and Canadian political landscape—it shines a light on BIPOC issues and holds governmental systems accountable. It speaks to immediate issues such as the present-day Indigenous water crisis, as well as recalling histories such as Indigenous peoples being placed on reserves and Japanese Canadians, after WWII, being deported out of cities or back to Japan. By situating Canadian stories and experiences, the film becomes politicized by default—a conscious attempt at showcasing Canadian storytelling and filmmaking. Its timeliness is also prompted by external forces against the industry, such as recent policy efforts that may impose high tariffs on non-U.S. films brought into the country, which threaten Canadian artists' livelihoods and the dynamics of co-operative filmmaking.

What it goes towards

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