BACKSTAGE screening

Date & Time

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025 at 06:30 pm

Location

300 - 1131 Howe St, Vancouver, BC, Canada, British Columbia V6Z 2L7 | Vancouver, BC

Details

Cineworks is proud to present a free screening of ????????? (2025, 11 minutes), a short film by Gabe Zack.
At a sold-out concert, young videographer Jack is pulled into the chaotic world of rising underground artist Aaron. As he films the high-energy backstage scene, he witnesses growing tensions between Aaron and his manager, Marcus, over a venue too small for the wild crowd. Despite warnings, Aaron’s ego pushes him to go on with the show, while Jack, eager to capture the spectacle, becomes an unwilling accomplice. The next night, a disturbing video surfaces of fans being crushed, but Aaron dismisses the danger and urges more chaos. As the night spirals out of control, a violent altercation between Aaron and Marcus leaves Jack at a crossroads—follow Aaron onto the stage or face the consequences. As the music swells, Jack’s lens captures a stark reality: ambition and recklessness colliding, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.
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Friday July 4th, 2025, at 6:30pm.
The Black Box Studio at Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society at 1131 Howe Street. Max capacity of 40. Our entrance is located in the back lane directly behind the Cinémathèque.
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Gabe Zack is a Canadian filmmaker based in Vancouver, British Columbia. With an early exposure to film and diverse cultures, he’s always been driven by a desire to experiment with different tools and mediums.
His work spans music, design, and fashion, blending these elements into a unique storytelling style that combines experimental visuals with emotional narratives. Known for his innovation and boundary-pushing approach, Gabe’s films reflect his commitment to evolving as an artist. His work challenges conventions, offering audiences fresh perspectives on the intersection of art, technology, and the human experience. His debut short film, ?????????, is a testament to this vision.
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Please note that Cineworks only has access to the first three parking spaces next to our entrance. We kindly encourage anyone driving to our space to consider using metered parking in the surrounding streets or one of the parking lots located nearby. Thank you.
Cineworks would like to thank our generous funders: BC Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts, the City of Vancouver, and the Province of British Columbia (Gaming) for making our services and programs supporting independent filmmakers possible.