Nina Arsenault

Mars Brito, a trans bike courier, is killed by an SUV. Is he the victim of an accidental 'door prize', or is this murder? His case becomes a city-wide obsession, with hourly true crime updates and rewards for clues. While this murder mystery unfolds, a Toronto trans activist (also named Mars) works with his friends on an operatic memorial, creating arias for each of the 375 trans murders that were committed around the world that year. Door Prize weaves together documentary, drama, and opera scenes into a hybrid film that explores issues of media spectacle, solidarity violence, trans visibility, and anti-trans violence.

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A doc-style short showing two people who transitioned to the other sex answering the same questions. Director Chase Joynt uses clever cuts to create rhythmic montages through their juxtaposition.

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The Jon Dore Television Show is a mockumentary-style sitcom, based on an idea by Jon Dore and John Brunton. The show stars Canadian actor and comedian Jon Dore, of recent Canadian Idol co-host fame. The Comedy Network ordered 13 half hour episodes of the series, which premiered on October 17, 2007 at 10pm ET. The second season premiered on January 21, 2009. A third season was supposed to be premiered in 2010 until Dore confirmed the series' cancellation. The show is also currently being played on the Independent Film Channel in the United States. On June 2, 2011, during an interview, Dore made a mention of The Jon Dore Television Show Movie. A script has entered development.

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Cliff receives an unusual 18th birthday gift from his younger sister — marijuana, alcohol, a subway token and the mission to lose his virginity. This results in Cliff meeting a young street hustler named Butch. At first, as Butch introduces Cliff to gay street life in Toronto, Cliff is excited by his new relationship. But as the two grow closer, he finds that Butch has problems, including drug addiction, that are cause for serious concern.

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Three guys and three girls stay in a house where their every move is recorded via cameras, all streamed on a reality show. One of the girls picks up a guy, brings him back to the house. Unwittingly she has brought in a rejected house-guest who inflicts his anger and bitterness in a homicidal streak, dispatching the house guests one by one.

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This true story, which takes place in Fort Campbell, KY, tells the heart-wrenching story of the life and tragic death of soldier Barry Winchell. His love for Calpernia Addams, a transgender nightclub performer, was misunderstood by his fellow soldiers and eventually led to his murder.

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Locker Room was shown on PrideVision TV & OutTV in Canada. It was a comedic magazine series about LGBT issues and topics in sports, it was billed as the world's first LGBT-themed sports series. Taped in Toronto, Ontario. Recurring sketches include: Coach’s Corner - Those who can’t play…coach! Athletes We Love - Gay? Straight? Whatever! We just love ‘em! Equipment Shed - A look at the more fashionable side of sports.

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Locker Room was shown on PrideVision TV & OutTV in Canada. It was a comedic magazine series about LGBT issues and topics in sports, it was billed as the world's first LGBT-themed sports series. Taped in Toronto, Ontario. Recurring sketches include: Coach’s Corner - Those who can’t play…coach! Athletes We Love - Gay? Straight? Whatever! We just love ‘em! Equipment Shed - A look at the more fashionable side of sports.

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