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Four new films in this week’s NSI Online Short Film Festival from directors Ryan Kayet, Hannah Cheesman, Amy McLeish and Chris Norman.

Cancel the F—ing Internet

Cancel the F—ing Internet | Comedy, 12:51, English, ON, 2017 | Director: Ryan Kayet

After the final infuriating straw, Dan calls his internet provider to cancel the f—ing internet. Surviving the apathetic gauntlet of support staff, he finally reaches the retention department and their star agent: Gerald.

Things are finally looking up for Dan. That is, until Gerald makes it very clear just how much he knows about Dan’s browsing history, and how far he’s willing to go to maintain his perfect retention record.

Emmy

Emmy | Drama, 8:55, English, ON, 2016 | Director: Hannah Cheesman

An iPhone obsessed gym-rat overdoses on a muscle relaxant and makes an unlikely connection with a stranger.

Pearly Nights

Pearly Nights | Drama, 11:14, English, BC, 2017 | Director: Amy McLeish

When a lonely dentist is seduced by one of his patients, his perfect relationship turns into a living nightmare.

Methadone: Painted into a Corner

Methadone: Painted into a Corner | Documentary, 10:00, English, ON, 2018 | Director: Chris Norman

The stories of two individuals, Gord and Nick, and their experiences with methadone.

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The NSI Online Short Film Festival is made possible through the support of Festival Partner Telefilm Canada; Supporting Sponsors Corus Entertainment, Blue Ant Media and Breakthrough Entertainment; Award Sponsor A&E Television Networks; and Industry Partner the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television.

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Alexandra Zarowny (NSI Drama Prize) will be the executive producer in residence for CFC’s 2018 Bell Media Prime Time TV Program.

Alexandra will lead the story room as well as the soon-to-be-announced television writers in this year’s program as they work together to develop her original series.

The Bell Media Prime Time TV Program, presented in association with ABC Signature Studios, delivers a real-world story room experience and an intense, professional and project development process for six TV writers each year. Alexandra is an alumna of the program.

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