New Brunswick Shorts II
Presented by: Telefilm Canada and Province of New Brunswick
Saturday, November 8, 2025 7:00pm
Tickets: $15.00 General Admission (cash only, at the door)
Venue: The Fredericton Playhouse
The New Brunswick shorts screenings at Silver Wave Film Festival are a perennial audience favourite. Experience a selection of excellent short films produced right here in New Brunswick this year. This gala presentation celebrating homegrown talent has something for everyone, from heartfelt drama to horror to comedy. The filmmakers will be in attendance to introduce their films.
*Content warning: Please be advised that this screening is intended for mature audiences. This screening contains occasional use of strong language. Some films deal with potentially triggering themes and imagery, including mental illness and suicide.
New Brunswick Shorts II Film Lineup:
In the Quiet Hours
Director/Writer: Mark Kincey
Producer: Dani Clayton, Benjamin Trouten
Cast: Erica Whitman, Adelaide Sensinger, Alistar Rouleau, Adrian Saliendra
10:15, New Brunswick, 2025
A weary therapist, burdened by their own unresolved struggles, reaches a breaking point during a contentious session with a volatile client.
Oculus
Director/Writer/Producer: Kaitlyn Adair
Cast: Kaitlyn Adair, Neomi Iudit, BronWen, Wally MacKinnon
09:16, New Brunswick, 2025
Eliza falls into a torturous escape room created by her depressed mind. She must complete a series of puzzles to avoid falling victim to her dark psyche and staying trapped there forever.
Amber Deer
Director/Writer/Producer: Amy Stewart
Cast: Jilly Hanson, Kaya Sleep, Emma Wilson
13:05, New Brunswick, 2025
On a location scout for their first horror movie, Amber and Sam return to a decaying rural property from Amber’s past. As Amber navigates the difficulties of motherhood, the visit unearths disturbing memories of childhood abuse.
A Silent Film
Director/Writer/Producer: Gillian Salmon
Cast: Jean-Michel Cliche, Alex Rioux, Jilly Hanson, Julia Wright
13:34, New Brunswick, 2025
A mockumentary about David, a mime, struggling to find his voice.
John Wants An Award
Director/Writer/Producer: John David Thornton
Cast: John David Thornton, Scott Brownlee, Crystal LeBlanc, James Lamey, Tom Langille, Clayton Boone
14:56, New Brunswick, 2025
John strives to get noticed at a local short film festival. But his delusions of knowing exactly what makes an award-winning film overshadow his amateur skills and the concerns of his hastily gathered rag-tag film crew.
No Straws
Director/Writer: Teagan Anderson-Léger
Producer: Donovan Richard
Cast: Nadyne Kuhn, Jessica Whalen
15:15, New Brunswick, 2025
Fifteen years after losing her best friend, Allison is pulled into the Void—a surreal purgatory where Bridget still lingers. Together, they confront grief, guilt, and the fear of moving on.
Links
New Brunswick Shorts II screening lineup:
https://silverwave2025.eventive.org/schedule/68f0e80dd9e493b10c33a653
SWFF2025 Program Guide:
www.swfilmfest.com/programguide
SWFF2025 Festival Trailer:
https://youtu.be/83kZhzvU8lU?si=AHqMMXK-dc8BtJH_