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Paradise Theatre // Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 11:30am
Join us for a FREE Family Day including an international film programme and a continental breakfast.
A Small Garden by the Window
Directors: Jonghoon LEE | Country: South Korea | Ontario Premiere | 4 min
Early Morning. Architect picks ripe cherry tomatoes from a small garden by the window to pack a lunchbox for work. Eco-energy flows from the tomato vines. This eco-energy, born from small acts of environmental stewardship, accompanies the architect as they head out to the frontlines of the climate crisis once again.
Spark
Director: Rylie Prentice | Country: Canada | 3 min
“Spark” is a 2D and 3D hybrid that follows an ancient rock creature who forms an unlikely bond with a lone fox pup but struggles to care for it. His towering, unyielding form contrasts with the warmth and tenderness the fox craves. The story explores a rich spectrum of emotions through vibrant colours, bringing their journey to life.
Iridescent
Director: A.B. Osborne | Country: United States | Ontario Premiere | 9 min
Tess, a space explorer, discovers a wondrous new world called Iridescent. As she explores the rich ecosystems of this new planet, she discovers a vibrant new land full of fantastical creatures. Tess reflects on the planet she left behind – a beautiful homeland that was polluted and abandoned.
Dolphin Dude
Director: Ashoke Mohanraj | Country: Canada | 7 min
Join Dolphin Dude and his fin-tastic friends on an epic quest to save our seas! Witness the power of courage, friendship, and the ocean’s magic in this exciting new animated film.
Wild Asia
Director: Matthew Wright | Country: United Kingdom | Toronto Premiere | 42 min
Atop the world’s tallest peaks of the Himalayas, get an intimate look at elusive Snow Leopards and Tiger moms in Nepal raising their young. Witness a Tibetan Fox ‘hide-and-seek hunting’ amongst yaks on an ancient plateau, catch glimpses of the secretive red panda in its remote forest stronghold, meet the remarkable long-eared jumping Jerboa in the harsh Gobi Desert, and fly alongside beautiful songbirds feeding on “sapcicles” in northern Japan. In the world’s richest coral seas of the Pacific, discover the cute-yet-deadly Sea Bunny and be immersed in an unbelievable shark feeding frenzy, that’s never been filmed before. Each story reveals the incredible ways in which wildlife has adapted to thrive in these challenging habitats.
Produced by the world-renowned wildlife storytellers at the BBC Studios Natural History Unit, Wild Asia – Life at Extremes is an immersive giant screen experience for all ages featuring amazing biodiversity, never-seen-before animals and heartwarming behaviours across spectacular landscapes and mesmerizing seas.