The Benevolents
A film by
Sarah Baril Gaudet
Synopsis
The Benevolents takes us into the world of Tel-Aide Montreal call center, as we follow a group of future volunteers. Through an intimate treatment, the film seeks to recall the importance of vigilant ears in a society of loneliness.
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2021
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Documentary
Genre
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Country
Canada (Quebec)
Year
2021
Length
16'17"
Themes
Mental Health
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Social Justice
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Observational
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Production
Sarah Baril Gaudet
Director
Sarah Baril Gaudet
Scenario
Sarah Baril Gaudet
Images
Sarah Baril Gaudet
Editing
Justine Gauthier
Sound Design
Jacob Marcoux
Music
Viviane Audet
Sarah Baril Gaudet
Sarah Baril Gaudet is a director and cinematographer based in Montreal. She completed in 2016 her bachelor's degree at Université du Québec à Montréal, where she obtained the grant for ''Best Documentary Hope''. Her first short film Living Here has traveled to more than twenty international film festivals. In 2020, Sarah directed her first feature documentary, Passage, selected at RIDM and nominated for Best Cinematography in a Documentary at the Gala Québec Cinéma.
Filmography
Les bienveillants | Short Documentary | 2021
Passage | Short Documentary | 2020
Avant l'automne | Short Documentary | 2019
Là où je vis | Short Documentary | 2017
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Festivals
Canadian Screen Awards, Canada | 2023 *Nomination - Best Documentary Short
Hot Docs, Canada | 2022 *Jury Mention
Filministes, Canada | 2022 Best Doc Short Film
Vues sur mer, Canada | 2022 *Best Short Film
Desertscape International Film Festival, US | 2022 *Best Documentary Short
New York Times: Op-Docs, USA | 2022
Indy Shorts Heartland Film Festival, USA | 2022
Festival international de cinéma francophone en Acadie, Canada | 2021
Cinefest Sudbury, Canada | 2022
Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois, Canada | 2022
Gimli Film Festival, Canada | 2022
Lunenburg Doc Fest, Canada | 2022
Festival Courts d'un soir, Canada | 2022
Cinéma sous les étoiles, Canada | 2022
Still Voices Film Festival, Ireland | 2022
Cinema on the Bayou, USA | 2023
ReFrame Film Festival, Canada | 2023
Greenwich Village Film Festival, USA | 2022
Francophone Short Films in Harlem, USA | 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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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
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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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