At Dusk
A film by
Myriam Charles
Synopsis
On a class trip into the woods, Charlotte is confronted with her inner demons. Venturing alone into the icy forest, away from the pressure of the group and the obligation to eat, Charlotte will have to face her biggest battle yet, the one against her eating disorder.
Highlights
✨ Locarno (Pardi di domani, Corti d'autore)
Tags
2022
Drama
Fiction
Genre
Drama
,
Country
Canada (Quebec)
Year
2022
Length
17'00"
Themes
Teen friendly
,
Mental Health
,
Environment and Nature
,
Growing pains
,
With
Leia Scott, Cindy Charles, Eve Duranceau, Madani Tall, Noah Fornoni, Théo Larose, Amély Lamontagne Ruel, Valentina Vargas, Zachary Kaddoury Champagne
Production
Karine Bélanger (Coop Vidéo)
Director
Miryam Charles
Scenario
Fanie Demeule, Miryam Charles (d’après le roman Déterrer les os de Fanie Demeule paru aux Éditions Hamac, marque déposée des Productions Somme toute)
Images
Isabelle Stachtchenko
Editing
Myriam Magassouba
Artistic Direction
Gabrielle Bossé-Beal
Sound
Tiago McNicoll Castro Lopes
Sound Design
Olivier Calvert
Music
Stéphanie Hamelin Tomala
Travelling's statement
It's important not to judge these characters, but to approach them with understanding and compassion. Despite the heaviness of the theme, we were keen to keep the film humorous and whimsical; the medium of animation allows us to bring that dose of imagination, psychedelia and gentle madness that can help defuse a painful situation and a subject that can seem heavy, without falling in melodrama.
Myriam Charles
Myriam Charles is a director, producer and cinematographer based in Montreal. As a director, her short films - namely Second Generation, Drei Atlas and Song for the New World - have been presented in many international festivals. In 2022, her debut feature This House premiered at Berlinale Forum.
Filmography
Au crépuscule | Short Fiction | 2022
Cette maison - This house | Feature Film | 2022
Chanson pour le Nouveau-Monde - Song for the New World | Short Experimental | 2021
Les temps - The Times | Short Experimental | 2021
L'album rouge ou l'intention poétique - The red album or a poetic instinct | Short Experimental | 2020
Deuxième génération - Second Generation | Short Experimental | 2019
Une forteresse - A Fortress | Short Experimental | 2018
Drei Atlas - Three Atlas | Short Experimental | 2018
Vers les colonies - Towards the Colonies | Short Experimental | 2017
Vole vole tristesse - Fly fly sadness | Short Experimental | 2016
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Festivals
Locarno Film Festival, Switzerland |2022 * World Premiere
Festival du nouveau cinéma, Canada |2022|
FIN Atlantic International Film Festival, Canada |2022
Longue Vue sur le Court, Canada |2023
Filministes, Canada |2023
Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois, Canada |2023
Gala Prends Ça Court!, Canada |2022
FICFA, Canada |2022
Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth, Canada |2023
Available Light Film Festival, Canada |2023
Miami Short Film Festival, USA |2023
Palm Springs Shortfest and Market, USA |2023
San Giò Verona Video Festival, Italie|2023
Gandhara Independent Film Festival, Pakistan|2023
News
TWO NEW INTERNATIONAL TITLES AT LOCARNO
Thrilled ta announce that our two latest and highly anticipated international acquisitions will have their World Premiere at Locarno!
🪩 THE BLESSING
dir. Caroline Poggi & Jonathan Vinel
prod. 444 Films, Atelier de Production
2026 | 24’ | france, switzerland
Pardi di domani : Competition Corti d'autore
In attendance : Caroline Poggi, Jonathan Vinel, Fabien Dao, Edouard Lalanne, Marion Dana, Lazare Aïbout Sibille, Tam Dan Vu
🥀 IN THE SILENCE AFTER
dir. Sebastian Delascasas
prod. Sebastian Delascasas, Reuben Hamlyn
2026 | 17' | qatar, usa, columbia
Pardi di domani : Concorso Internazionale
In attendance : Sebastian Delascasas, Reuben Hamlyn, Tam Dan Vu
Distribution Inquiries : info@travellingdistribution.com
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SKINNY BOTTINES wins top prize at Cannes Critics' Week
SKINNY BOTTINES (dir. Romain F. Dubois, prod. Couronne Nord) wins the Sony Discovery Prize for Short Film at Cannes Critics' Week!
“It’s hard to put into words, but imagine making a self-funded film with friends and winning at Cannes. I’m so proud of the crew, so proud of my friends. I return with a heart filled with joy and a suitcase packed with goodies. I’m thrilled that SKINNY BOTTINES found its audience. I feel privileged, loved, sexy.” - Romain F. Dubois, filmmaker
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SKINNY BOTTINES in competition at Cannes Critic's Week
SKINNY BOTTINES, romain f. dubois' first solo short (prod. couronne nord) in competition at cannes' critic's week (may 13 - 21, 2026). with the team in attendance (romain f. dubois, couronne nord, dominick rustam, aksel leblanc, travelling distribution).
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book a meeting with us from may 16 to 21, inclusive:ji
buyers : laurence blais, admin@travellingdistribution.com
programmers, filmmakers / producers : tam dan vu, coordo@travellingdistribution.com
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JAZZ INFERNAL wins top prize at Sundance
still freshly glowing from its international premiere, will niava’s JAZZ INFERNAL wins the oscar®-qualifying short film jury award : international fiction at SUNDANCE! 🥺🏆💖💌
jury citation: “this film deeply resonates in a way that lingers long after viewing, powerfully blending evocative atmosphere, gorgeous cinematography, music, and global storytelling influences into a profoundly singular vision.”
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✈️ Travelling is back at Clermont Ferrand!
Travelling Distribution will be at Clermont-Ferrand from Saturday, January 31 (evening) to Friday January 6 (morning).
We're bringing 6 films with us - and a lot of cool merch, so leave room in your suitcase!
Three shorts in competition : BOA, WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND, AIR HORSE ONE + three shorts at the market : TBA. Teams in attendance.
Book a meeting with us from Jan 1 to Jan 5 :
Buyers : Laurence Blais, admin@travellingdistribution.com
Programmers : Tam Dan Vu, coordo@travellingdistribution.com
C'EST MA SOEUR | Berlinale Generation
C’EST MA SOEUR (THAT’S MY SISTER) directed by Zoé Pelchat, written by Léalie Ferland Tanguay, produced by Papillon Films, will have its World Premiere at Berlinale Generation 14plus. Team in attendance.
Distribution Inquiries : info@travellingdistribution.com
Press Inquiries : caroline@pixellex.ca
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3 films | SXSW
1-2-3 films at SXSW (March 12–18, 2026)! Teams in attendance.
A WOLF IN THE SUBURBS
*World Premiere
dir. Amélie Hardy, prod. Metafilms
2026 | documentary | 19’
AIR HORSE ONE
*North American Premiere
dir. Lasse Linder, prod. Dynamic Frame, Black Boat and White Boat
2025 | documentary | 21’
WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND
*US Premiere
dir. Jean-Sébastien Hamel & Alexandra Myotte
2025 | animation, genre | 11’
Distribution Inquiries : info@travellingdistribution.com
Press Inquiries : caroline@pixellex.ca
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BEAU TEMPS, MAUVAIS TEMPS | Slamdance
Florence Lafond’s BEAU TEMPS, MAUVAIS TEMPS (NO MATTER THE WEATHER) will be in competition at Slamdance (Feb 19 - 25, 2026) in the Documentary Shorts Competition.
Inquiries : info@travellingdistribution.com
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Jazz Infernal at Sundance
After TIFF and TIFF Canada's Top Ten, Will Niava’s JAZZ INFERNAL (prod. Telescope, Disamare, Scara-b) will have its international premiere at Sundance Film Festival (Jan. 16 - 26, 2026). Team in attendance.
Distribution Inquiries : info@travellingdistribution.com
Press Inquiries : caroline@pixellex.ca
Info + Screening Times ↗
WE WERE THE SCENERY | 98th Oscars® Shortlist
WE WERE THE SCENERY (dir. Christopher Radcliff, prod. Cathy Linh Che, Jess X Snow) is shortlisted at the 98th Academy Awards® for Best Documentary Short Film!
Distribution Inquiries : info@travellingdistribution.com
Watch now (US, Canada, UK) ↗