LIFERS

Three lives/Three paths: A rise in drug overdoses leads to an overcrowded hospital where a rookie cop sits guard over a criminal. They share a room with Robert, an Indigenous man who is dying. The two quickly bond and Robert’s fate forces the cop to confront his conscience. Based on true events.

Ranjit Samra

Based out of Vancouver, Ranjit Samra is an actor, artist, and first time director. Working visually, Samra storyboarded LIFERS and wrote the script afterward. Recently retired from a career as a Special Constable, LIFERS is based on his real life encounter with a stranger who learns he is dying.

Presented as Part Of WestCoast Shorts – Life’s Struggles

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You Are the Blue

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Credits

Amit Dhuga, Ranjit Samra, Tarun Keram, Allison Klause

Rookie: Tarun Keram Robert Esket: William Belleau Doctor Liu: Grace Chin

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This year, VAFF 2023 FESTIVAL, screening programs in person and virtual will be organized into various series in order to better highlight the diverse content in our festival. These Series include Spotlight Series, Documentary Features Series, Narrative Features Series, Westcoast Shorts Series, Canadian Shorts Series, International Short Series, Animation Series, VAFF Industry Insight Series and Special Events.

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LIFERS

Presented as Part Of WestCoast Shorts – Life’s Struggles

Everlasting

The Gold Teeth

Bound to No One

You Are the Blue

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