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NoZy Universe is a Canadian indie film hub for anyone obsessed with arthouse and genre cinema. We run events, write film reviews, and work closely with filmmakers on festival submissions, production photos, trailers, and social marketing to amplify their projects.

We care about bold voices and helping good films find their audience.

Nathan Zhe

With over five years of artistic experience in Kingston, ON, Nathan Zhe works as a photographer, digital marketer, film and theatre producer/director. Blending his creative storytelling with marketing strategy, he founded NoZy Universe, an independent promotion platform for cinephiles and creators. With the aim to unite diverse voices across contemporary film landscape, championing everything from complex avant-garde cinema to unpolished cult genre films.

alice chang

Alice Chang is based in Montréal, QC, she holds a Master of Engineering from McGill University. Beyond her professional work, her passion for languages and cinema draws her to stories that connect people across cultures. Speaking Mandarin, Cantonese, English, and French, Alice enjoys discovering independent films and exploring different perspectives, with a particular appreciation for cinema that captures everyday life and the cultural landscape of Québec.

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Our first screening program, 10 From The Next Gen, brought 10 high-quality student short films from Sheridan College to Kingston, Ontario. Featuring filmmakers Q&A and audience discussions.

This event is supported by The Screening Room Kingston, Kingston Film & Media, Queen’s Film and Media, and many people who kindly helped us share the news to their friends and family.

The films being screened are:

B.R.S.K.H.T.K.L. dir. Poppi Fella Pellegrino

DVD Man dir. Adam March

The Hole dir. Jae Higgins & Mill Quintero A.

I'm Sorry For Your Loss dir. Alexa Thobo-Carlsen

It's Gotta Be Cake dir. Harlow Castillo & Katie Gaskin

Jamais Vu dir. Austin Micallef & Scrim

SHROUD dir. Rowan Mikolič-O'Rourke

TRAINTRACKS dir. Alex Darling

The Truth About Church Club dir. Ellie O'Brien

Under the Light of the Harvest Moon dir. Noah Levac

Event Team:

Programmer: Noah Levac

Marketing Manager: Nathan Zhe

Interviewer: Alice Chang

Videographer: Grace Wang

Ushers: Meghan Neilson, Maria Calva

With more than 70 audiences, press and filmmakers engaged, 10 From The Next Gen is one of the largest film events in Kingston during the season.

PROGRAMME

Recap video filmed and edited by Jordan Low

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