It's our second (and last) instalment of @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ coverage of the 49th Toronto International Film Festival!!!

Only short, but what a trip, eh!

And we're ending things with another gem, thanks to Cynthia Amsden!

It's an exploration of emotions and grief, especially highlighting the stigmas for South Asian men. THEN, we sit down with the writer / director to explore this highly imaginative look at this damaging culture and laying out your personal experiences on the screen!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/2R9VT6Hp7e0

'The Best' is written & directed by Ian Bawa. A South Asian bodybuilder (Mandeep Sodhi) internally pumps himself to hide his true feelings in the wake of a life-changing tragedy.

Today we have:

The Best

Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/UbG8A34E4sY

2024 Toronto International Film Festival

Short Cuts 2024 Programme 04

Monday 9th September 2024 at 18:45

Scotiabank Theatre Cinema 14

Buy Tickets: Here. https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/1000610D05754794

Firday 13th September 2024 at 21:15

Scotiabank Theatre Cinema 13

Buy Tickets: Here. https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/1000610DFFD14562

Director: Ian Bawa

Cast: Mandeep Sodhi, Alex Clay, Shanaya Dhillon-Birmhan, Shelly Findlay, Melanie Lachman, M.E. Lewis, Ahmed Mokdad, Isabella Shibuta, Sylvan Valladares

Credit: Canadian Film Centre, Naltobel Productions, Malachi Ellis Productions

Genre: Drama, Short

Running Time: 10 min

Cert: 12a

Trailer: Here. https://vimeo.com/988965320/9497975000?share=copy

Website: Here. https://www.ianbawa.com/films/the-best/

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*(Music)

'Give The People' (Instrumental) by EPMD - 2020