Defeating the Odds (9m, Canada)
Directed by: Pragadeesh Ram
Narrative Short - World Premiere

Synopsis
Finding his passion for art and dealing with the death of his mother, Jim struggles to maintain

his personal strength while his father has resorted to alcoholism and discourages him. Meanwhile

Kristina lends a friendly support to Jim in an attempt to help him find himself. In the ultimate battle

between destruction and acceptance we are thrown into an emotionally involving story about the l

ove between father and son, and importance of family.