The Lauzon Theory
A film by
Marie-Josée St-Pierre
Synopsis
This exploratory work on Jean-Claude Lauzon, the mythical and promising black sheep of Quebec cinema (Night Zoo- 1987 and Leolo - 1992), takes us on the incredible psychoanalytical journey of the relationship between a father and his son.
Highlights
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2022
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Animation
Genre
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Country
Canada (Quebec)
Year
2022
Length
15'00"
Themes
Mental Health
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Mixed Media
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Production
Yanick Létourneau, Pierre Villepelet (Peripheria)
Director
Marie-Josée Saint-Pierre
Scenario
Marie-Josée Saint-Pierre
Artistic Direction
Marie-Josée Saint-Pierre, Brigitte Archambault
Animation
Marie-Josée Saint-Pierre, Brigitte Archambault
Editing
Marie-Josée Saint-Pierre, Jason Arbour
Sound
Sylvain Bellemare
Music
Jean Corriveau, Peter Gundry
Narration
Gilbert Sicotte
Marie-Josée Saint-Pierre
Marie-Josée Saint-Pierre is an independent producer, screenwriter, director, and animator who has worked in the field of animation for fifteen years. Her films have achieved international recognition and have won over fifty awards. She is a doctoral student at UQÀM in the Arts Studies and Practices program with a concentration in Women's Studies.
Filmography
La Théorie Lauzon | Short Documentary, Animation | 2022
Ta mère est une voleuse! | Short Fiction | 2018
Oscar | Short Documentary, Animation | 2016
Flocons | Short Documentary, Animation | 2014
Jutra | Short Documentary, Animation | 2014
Femelles | Short Documentary, Animation | 2012
Le projet Sapporo | Short Documentary, Animation | 2010
Passages | Short Documentary, Animation | 2008
Les négatifs de McLaren | Short Documentary, Animation | 2006
Post Partum | Short Documentary, Animation | 2004
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Festivals
Prix collégial du cinéma québécois (PCCQ), Canada | 2022 *NOMINATION
Talent Tout Court à Cannes, France | 2022
FIN Atlantic International Film Festival, Canada | 2022
Festival du nouveau cinéma, Canada | 2022
Festival de Cinéma en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Canada | 2022
Longue Vue sur le Court, Canada | 2022
Cinema on the Bayou, US | 2022
Ciné-club Temps d'écran, Canada | 2022
Gala Prends Ça Court!, Canada | 2022
Regard sur le court métrage au Saguenay, Canada | 2023
Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois, Canada | 2023
OFF-Courts de Trouville, France | 2023
Les Percéides, Canada | 2023
Festival du film de la Ville de Québec, Canada | 2023
Festival Plein(s) Écran(s), Canada | 2023
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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
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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
Watch now (US, Canada, UK) ↗