Masculinity and male friendships are explored through three friends who go on a backcountry hiking trip in the Alberta Rockies.
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Evan MacDonald, Nolan Mitchell, Jack Parker
Canada
2024
English
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Mave Ky, Jack Parker
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Mave Ky
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Mave Ky
Mave Ky
Mave Ky (she/her) is a Filipino-Canadain filmmaker. Growing up in Alberta has heavily influenced her work. Inspiring her intersectional portraits from Canada’s prairie culture. She takes pride in challenging traditional modes of production in the film making process.
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