Wendy Hill-Tout

Marlene is a film inspired by Marlene Truscott, a housewife who fought to exonerate her husband from a crime he didn't commit. Marlene became involved in the fight for justice at a young age, when Steven was arrested at 14 and sentenced to be hung. When Steven was released from prison ten years later, she fell in love with him. Marlene's story is a story of hiding, living under an assumed name and protecting her children. He was free, but now she was in prison. Through it all Marlene was determined that Steven would get justice, that they would find light in the darkness, a darkness that buried the truth. Surrounded by boxes of files Marlene found a world of lies, cover-ups, and secrets.

When indie singer Grey struggles to write her sophomore album, she teams up with a mysterious producer at his secluded cabin. Though their bond strengthens her music, it also starts to irreparably alter Grey’s body and mind.

Insanity is about how we treat people who are dealing with mental illness - it's insane. A personal and intimate story of the family's perspective, told by director Hill-Tout, whose brother had schizophrenia and disappeared 25 years ago.

Shattered Dreams is a powerful and emotional exploration of the experiences of a family forced to deal with the tragedy of schizophrenia in a loved one; not once, but twice. The Martini family of Calgary lived through the turmoil of losing their youngest son Ben to schizophrenia and eventually suicide, only to discover six years later that a second son, Liv, has developed the disease. Clem Martini, a third brother, narrates the film, sharing with us his family's journey through a world of confusion, guilt, loss and ultimately, hope.

Short film about Manon Rheaume and her experience as the first woman to play in the NHL.

Plot Kept Under Wraps

Marlene is a film inspired by Marlene Truscott, a housewife who fought to exonerate her husband from a crime he didn't commit. Marlene became involved in the fight for justice at a young age, when Steven was arrested at 14 and sentenced to be hung. When Steven was released from prison ten years later, she fell in love with him. Marlene's story is a story of hiding, living under an assumed name and protecting her children. He was free, but now she was in prison. Through it all Marlene was determined that Steven would get justice, that they would find light in the darkness, a darkness that buried the truth. Surrounded by boxes of files Marlene found a world of lies, cover-ups, and secrets.

Marlene is a film inspired by Marlene Truscott, a housewife who fought to exonerate her husband from a crime he didn't commit. Marlene became involved in the fight for justice at a young age, when Steven was arrested at 14 and sentenced to be hung. When Steven was released from prison ten years later, she fell in love with him. Marlene's story is a story of hiding, living under an assumed name and protecting her children. He was free, but now she was in prison. Through it all Marlene was determined that Steven would get justice, that they would find light in the darkness, a darkness that buried the truth. Surrounded by boxes of files Marlene found a world of lies, cover-ups, and secrets.

When indie singer Grey struggles to write her sophomore album, she teams up with a mysterious producer at his secluded cabin. Though their bond strengthens her music, it also starts to irreparably alter Grey’s body and mind.

When indie singer Grey struggles to write her sophomore album, she teams up with a mysterious producer at his secluded cabin. Though their bond strengthens her music, it also starts to irreparably alter Grey’s body and mind.

Insanity is about how we treat people who are dealing with mental illness - it's insane. A personal and intimate story of the family's perspective, told by director Hill-Tout, whose brother had schizophrenia and disappeared 25 years ago.

Insanity is about how we treat people who are dealing with mental illness - it's insane. A personal and intimate story of the family's perspective, told by director Hill-Tout, whose brother had schizophrenia and disappeared 25 years ago.

Insanity is about how we treat people who are dealing with mental illness - it's insane. A personal and intimate story of the family's perspective, told by director Hill-Tout, whose brother had schizophrenia and disappeared 25 years ago.

Shattered Dreams is a powerful and emotional exploration of the experiences of a family forced to deal with the tragedy of schizophrenia in a loved one; not once, but twice. The Martini family of Calgary lived through the turmoil of losing their youngest son Ben to schizophrenia and eventually suicide, only to discover six years later that a second son, Liv, has developed the disease. Clem Martini, a third brother, narrates the film, sharing with us his family's journey through a world of confusion, guilt, loss and ultimately, hope.

Short film about Manon Rheaume and her experience as the first woman to play in the NHL.

Plot Kept Under Wraps

Plot Kept Under Wraps

Every Wednesday, a diverse group of senior women gathers for Happy Hour. WWW can mean Women’s Wine Wednesdays, Women’s Wild Wednesdays, or Women’s Wise Wednesdays—depending on who you ask. What matters most, however, is the friendship they have built: a space to laugh, share hard-won wisdom, and support one another in an increasingly isolated and divided world. The WWW women venture through Calgary’s Kensington neighbourhood, with its lively bars, cafés, and beloved Plaza Theatre. Strong-willed, opinionated and fiercely independent, they come from different backgrounds and life experiences. Some are married, some single, but all share the joys and challenges of growing older as their friendships deepen.

Every Wednesday, a diverse group of senior women gathers for Happy Hour. WWW can mean Women’s Wine Wednesdays, Women’s Wild Wednesdays, or Women’s Wise Wednesdays—depending on who you ask. What matters most, however, is the friendship they have built: a space to laugh, share hard-won wisdom, and support one another in an increasingly isolated and divided world. The WWW women venture through Calgary’s Kensington neighbourhood, with its lively bars, cafés, and beloved Plaza Theatre. Strong-willed, opinionated and fiercely independent, they come from different backgrounds and life experiences. Some are married, some single, but all share the joys and challenges of growing older as their friendships deepen.

A comedy about women in search of the perfect relationship.

A comedy about women in search of the perfect relationship.