Reel East Coast is back with Season 10

A Showcase of Outstanding Atlantic Canadian Shorts

Celebrating a decade of down-home hospitality combined with dedicated talent, Reel East Coast returns for Season 10 on CBC Gem. Join Jeff Douglas for four episodes of exceptional Atlantic Canadian shorts, and new to this season, conversations with select filmmakers. Episode 1 is now available to stream for free on CBC Gem, featuring a line up that was screened at past Atlantic International Film Festival’s, and a conversation with Olivia King (The Kitchen Sink).

Evelyn

Entering into the world of wise and wry Evelyn Christopher offers a window into what we have lost with all of our rushing around. Evelyn Christopher is 94 years old and still grows enough food to give surplus away to neighbours.

Director: Millefiore Clarkes
Province: Prince Edward Island

Father Archie

The filmmaker’s grandfather narrates a tale of old Father Archie, set to decomposing 16mm of the local parish, in this archaeological work from the experimental postmemory of Todd Fraser

Director: Todd Fraser
Province: New Brunswick

What Good Canadians Do

Featuring a poem written and performed by Mi’kmaw writer Rebecca Thomas, brought to life through the illustrations of Indigenous artist Phyllis Grant, and animated by Andrea Dorfman.

Director: Stephanie Joline
Province: Nova Scotia

The Kitchen Sink

A traditional Maritime image: three generations of P.E.I. women wash dishes after holiday dinners. Their after-dinner conversations become revealing when one of their own begins his transition.

Director: Olivia King
Province: Nova Scotia

Tune in for a new episode will premiere every Thursday.