## Breadcrumb 1. [Home](/index%2Ephp/) 2. [News and Stories](/index%2Ephp/news) 3. [OCAD U LiVE hosts inaugural public screening of Short Film Grant productions](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/4268) March 11, 2026 # OCAD U LiVE hosts inaugural public screening of Short Film Grant productions ![Poster for OCAD U Live Screening. Digital graphic featuring a film reel imposed over 100 McCaul St. ](/sites/default/files/styles/1_5_1_large/public/2026-03/No%20text.png.webp?itok=BlIlWgRz) rgb(255,255,255) On March 20, [OCAD U LiVE](https://www.ocadu.ca/student-services/ocad-u-live), OCAD University’s experiential learning program for content creators, is hosting its inaugural public screening of films produced through the Short Film Grant. Launched in September 2023, the [Short Film Grant](https://www.ocadu.ca/student-services/ocad-u-live/opportunities/grants) supports the creation of original content by providing OCAD U students with funding to create and promote short films, documentaries, music videos, animation or augmented/virtual reality content. Three recipients are chosen each year. The grant is an example of how OCAD U contributes to the Canadian creative economy by nurturing the creative talent of students and alums. LiVE is OCAD U’s experiential learning program for video content creation, featuring a content creator studio where students are paid to learn how to create their own shows, and a production house where experienced students create videos for real-world clients. The screening will take place from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. in the auditorium at 100 McCaul St. (MCA 190) on OCAD U’s campus. Guests will enjoy six short films produced by grant recipients. The event will also feature a special screening of *Rock Is Dead*, a TV pilot written by OCAD U LiVE alum and Creating Writing graduate Avi Sol. *Rock Is Dead* follows an ambitious group of young musicians who strive to be the next big sound in the rock music industry. The free screenings will be followed by a live Q&A session with the filmmakers. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. **Short films screening and credits:** - *For Every Apricot* by Kaia Fortis Scott - *Glowing Embers* by Elmer Batman-Enriquez - *Rot* by Rebecca Van Fraassen - *Sick Bird* by Mia Jones - *The Ensemble of Acetate and Polyester* by Ghislan - *The Yellow Staircase* by Gizem Gungor ![Poster for Screening](/sites/default/files/2026-03/OCAD_screening_instagram%20%281%29.png) ## Other Recent News [### 2027 Critical Distance Centre for Curators Projections Program Call for Artists OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (CEAD) and Critical Distance Centre for Curators (CDCC) have partnered to co-create CDCC Projections Program Career Launcher. Four (4) to five (5) selected emerging artists will receive $690 to exhibit work in a single channel, projection-based screening program that will be displayed at the CDCC in March 2027. October 30, 2026 ](/news/2027-critical-distance-centre-curators-projections-program-call-artists) [### OCAD U’s Global Centre for Climate Action and EU bring large-scale art to Toronto’s Canada Malting Silos The Light and Melting Temporalities transformed the waterfront into a canvas for climate reflection. October 6, 2026 ](/index%2Ephp/news/ocad-us-global-centre-climate-action-and-eu-bring-large-scale-art-torontos-canada-malting) [### Call for Project Participants: From Our Points of View Encounters with Artists A student-led year-long visiting artist project, under the mentorship of Governor General's Award winning artist Max Dean September 30, 2026 ](/news/call-project-participants-our-points-view-encounters-artists) Related Stories ## Related Stories [### 2027 Critical Distance Centre for Curators Projections Program Call for Artists OCAD University’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (CEAD) and Critical Distance Centre for Curators (CDCC) have partnered to co-create CDCC Projections Program Career Launcher. Four (4) to five (5) selected emerging artists will receive $690 to exhibit work in a single channel, projection-based screening program that will be displayed at the CDCC in March 2027. October 30, 2026 ](/news/2027-critical-distance-centre-curators-projections-program-call-artists) [### OCAD U’s Global Centre for Climate Action and EU bring large-scale art to Toronto’s Canada Malting Silos The Light and Melting Temporalities transformed the waterfront into a canvas for climate reflection. October 6, 2026 ](/index%2Ephp/news/ocad-us-global-centre-climate-action-and-eu-bring-large-scale-art-torontos-canada-malting) [### Call for Project Participants: From Our Points of View Encounters with Artists A student-led year-long visiting artist project, under the mentorship of Governor General's Award winning artist Max Dean September 30, 2026 ](/news/call-project-participants-our-points-view-encounters-artists)