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The 2012 theme was based on Toronto ideologies. Filmmakers were to use cinematic genres to examine myths, cultures, and ideologies of the city. 
Observations on cultural clashes, the pressures of living in an urban metropolis, the people's relationship with their surroundings and how it affects their daily lives are inspirations behind entries of this challenge. Fifteen teams of local young filmmakers registered to compete, twelve made it back with a completed film, but only seven within the time limit to compete for the Visual Thesis Award.  

Jan. 31
Directed by Andrew Millani 
A look at a day in the lives of two people destined to cross paths. 

*Appetizers 
Directed by Philbert Lui 
Three roommates have one thing in common: food. It brings them together and forces them to confront their differences.

The T.O. Connection 
Directed by Brandon Carvalho 
The lives of four people connected through the city parallels the connectivity between neighbourhoods and sites. 

*Face the Strain 
Directed by Alex Kingsmill 
A young man returns home after a few years abroad and is forced to re-assess his relationship with the city.

*The Ivory Giants 
Directed by Jamie McMillan 
Toronto is a city of many secrets, and in an effort to discover its truths, 3 young fellows get entangled. 

*T.wo Girls O.ne Bar 
Directed by Ryan Kirkpatrick 
Two girls plan for a night of partying, which ends up turning into a lonely, snowy night at an empty bar.

*Penny for Your Thoughts 
Directed by Joy Webster 
If a stranger offered you a penny for your thoughts, would you accept? 

*Trinity (Spadina) 
Directed by Andrew Lee 
Three vignettes using different narrative genres offer glimpses into different Torontonians’ views of the city.

Born in Bombshelter 
Directed by Chris Laxton 
An exploration of struggles that manifest into physical violence stemming from a primal, ancient and mystical source. 

*A. Way. 
Directed by Yoong Siang Lee 
A sense of loneliness resides in Alicia after she moves out of her hometown of Toronto. 

Metro
Directed by S. Jeysan 
Three individuals with stories based upon different familial histories and experiences cross paths in a multicultural city. 

Wake Up
Directed by Roop Gill 
Coffee culture encompasses a wide range of tastes with an evolving social pattern, just like many aspects of the city.
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