Quebec short film festival Plein(s) Écran(s), a broadcasting organization focused on promoting Quebec short films across Canada and internationally, returns January 22 to 31 for its 10th edition. It'll be streaming 39 films for free on its website, with four films going live each day and remaining available for 24 hours, all with English subtitles.

The festival has built its reputation on a straightforward model: making Quebec short filmmaking accessible to anyone with an internet connection, no tickets required. This year's program pulls from documentary, fiction, and experimental work, with selections ranging from dialogue-free sensory pieces to sharp social comedies.

Among the films drawing early attention is Perfectly a Strangeness, Alison McAlpine's documentary about three donkeys who wander into an abandoned astronomical observatory in the desert. It's currently shortlisted for an Oscar in the Documentary Short Film category and screens opening day, January 22.

Quebec short film festival Plein(s) Écran(s), a broadcasting organization focused on promoting Quebec short films across Canada and internationally, returns January 22 to 31 for its 10th edition. It'll be streaming 39 films for free on its website, with four films going live each day and remaining available for 24 hours, all with English subtitles.

The festival has built its reputation on a straightforward model: making Quebec short filmmaking accessible to anyone with an internet connection, no tickets required. This year's program pulls from documentary, fiction, and experimental work, with selections ranging from dialogue-free sensory pieces to sharp social comedies.

Among the films drawing early attention is Perfectly a Strangeness, Alison McAlpine's documentary about three donkeys who wander into an abandoned astronomical observatory in the desert. It's currently shortlisted for an Oscar in the Documentary Short Film category and screens opening day, January 22.