CSE 2023

Gentle Hum of Spring

As the spring thaw approaches in Saskatchewan, a young beekeeper struggles to maintain his bee colonies after they are afflicted by a mysterious malady. 

SYNOPSIS

As the spring thaw approaches in Saskatchewan, a young beekeeper struggles to maintain his bee colonies after they are afflicted by a mysterious malady.

Theme(s): , Agriculture, Climate Crisis, Environnement

DETAILS

Director | , Simon Garez
Year | , 2022
Country | , Canada
Duration | 10 minutes
Original language | , French
Subtitles | , English
Image | Devan Scott
Sound | Blaze Baerwald
Sound design | Blaze Baerwald
Sound mixing | Daryl Pierce
Editing | Cameron Mackenzie
Production | Nathan Douglas, Simon Garez

DIRECTOR

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Simon Garez

SEE COMPLETE PROFILE

Simon Garez is an actor and director who works in film and theatre. Raised in Saskatchewan, he holds a BFA in theatre from Simon Fraser University and a diploma in acting from the Vancouver Institute of Media Arts. His directorial debut, Torch Narrows, premiered in 2021 and won the SIFA for Best Short Film. His second short, Gentle Hum of Spring, premiered at the 2022 FIN Atlantic International Film Festival and is currently on the international festival circuit. His work examines themes of rural life and humanity's interactivity to its ecological environment. Alongside his art practice, Simon works with bees and honey production.

PAST SCREENINGS

SCREENING 1

24 July 2023 at 20h45

Parc des Faubourgs

This film is included in screening Short film competition – Programme #1

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