Bleach
A film by
Matthias Graham
Synopsis
Damien, a 16-year old swimmer, clashes with his Coach at practice. In parallel, Damien plays with his younger brother at a hotel waterslide, but his erratic behaviour shows something hidden beneath the surface. Bleach explores the confusing moments following trauma and abuse, and how big each small step can be.
Highlights
Tags
2021
Drama
Fiction
Genre
Drama
,
Country
Canada (Quebec)
Year
2021
Length
14'43"
Themes
Mental Health
,
Teen friendly
,
Social Justice
,
Taboos
,
Growing pains
,
Sports
,
Trauma
,
With
Jacob Whiteduck-Lavoie, Ryan Hill, Hudson Leblanc, Gabe Maharjan, Frédérique Proulx
Production
Emmanuel Hessler (Productions Leitmotiv)
Executive Production
Patricia Bergeron
Director
Mattias Graham
Scenario
Mattias Graham
Images
Derek Branscombe
Editing
Elian Mikkola
Artistic Direction
Stephanie Burbano
Sound Design
Sacha Ratcliffe
Music
Ziibiwan
Matthias Graham
Mattias Graham is a settler filmmaker from Regina, Saskatchewan (Treaty 4) based in Montreal, Quebec. With a BFA from Concordia University, his work focuses on prairie stories, masculinity, and helping others tell their stories. He also works as an editor, and is a long-time member of the Saskatchewan Filmpool Cooperative.
Filmography
Bleach | Short Fiction | 2021
7:59 Mile End | Short Fiction | 2021
BLEACHx - Cleanse | Short Fiction | 2015
The Quiet Toll | Short Fiction | 2014
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Festivals
Saskatchewan Independent Film Awards, Canada | 2023 *Nominated for best short, best performance, best technical
Yorkton Film Festival, Canada | 2022 *Best short subject
In The Palace Short Film Festival, Bulgaria | 2021
Short Shorts Film Festival, Japan | 2022
Wairoa Māori Film Festival, New Zealand | 2022
Longue Vue sur le Court, Canada | 2021
Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois, Canada | 2022
CineFest Sudbury, Canada | 2021
Yorkton Film Festival, Canada | 2022
Canadian Film Fest, Canada | 2022
International Film Festival of Ottawa, Canada | 2022
BCN Sports Film, Spain | 2022
Galichnik Film Festival, Macedonia | 2022
Festival Les Percéides, Canada | 2022
International Young Audience Film Festival Ale Kino!, Poland | 2022
Int. Young Audience Film Festival Ale Kino!, Poland | 2022
Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, US | 2022
Cinema on the Bayou, US | 2022
""Pacific Meridian"" Vladivostok Int. Film Festival, Russia | 2022
International Usak Short Film Festival, Turkey | 2022
Lobo Fest, Brazil | 2022
Regard sur le court métrage au Saguenay, Canada | 2022
Les Percéides, Canada | 2022
International Film Festival of Ottawa, Canada | 2022
Canadian Sport Film Festival, Canada | 2023
Countryfest Community Cinema, Canada | 2022
Homegrown: A night to celebrate Saskatchewan cinema, Canada | 2023
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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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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
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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
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