Fields of Artists

These short films celebrate diversity, creativity and rural life by telling unique yet universal stories. They show how art and the land can come together to inspire and create dialogue within our communities. They invite audiences to reflect, marvel and appreciate the importance of living together, while highlighting human and cultural wealth that surrounds us.

Synopsis

Opening the door | Claudine Cousineau and Adjoua Art’s

Fields of artists is based on the idea that art and agriculture, though different, share the same essence. By encouraging encounters, the project explores the richness of human ties and their capacity to transform our view of the world. A striking example is the jumelage between Adjoua Art’s and Claudine Cousineau, where natural pigments become the medium for stories of life and culture. This project questions the lasting impact of these exchanges and their potential to grow beyond the initiative.

Languages: French
Length: 16:33 minutes
Target audience: General public
Format available: MP4

Human connection | Chantal Dufour and Fernanda Micocci

This encounter between Chantal, a gardener of life, and Fernanda, a sculptor of stories, transcends mere artistic creation to become a deep and meaningful dialogue. Together, they have merged their talents in harmony with nature, celebrating simplicity, beauty, and human connection. Their collaboration invites us to question the true richness of an encounter: is it the unexpected, a shared space, or the emotions that flow between us? Through their work, they encourage us to slow down, observe the bonds that form, and reflect on our own ways of fostering connection.

Languages: French
Length: 20:23
Target audience: General public
Format available: MP4

Flavors Whisper Stories | Maha Bensouda and Jacques T. Watso

The collaboration between Maha Bensouda and Jacques T. Watso beautifully embodies the essence of sharing and respect. Their partnership blossomed through a culinary exchange full of discovery and warmth. Together, they blended their gastronomic traditions, creating a dialogue where flavors whisper stories, bridging their identities and shared creativity. Through this union, they remind us that culinary art is not just about nourishment—it’s a way of building connections, respecting cultures, and celebrating diversity.

Languages: French
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Target audience: General public
Format available: MP4

Handmade beauty | Lucero, Véronique St-Onge

This short film captures the meeting between Lucero, a multidisciplinary painter, and Véronique St-Onge, an author and permaculture producer. Their collaboration takes on a special significance with the involvement of children, who serve as messengers in the dialogue between humans, nature, and art.

Through their gestures and wide-eyed wonder, they weave connections between the earth and creativity, revealing the deep interdependence that binds us to all living things. With the interplay of cameras and hands in the soil, this film celebrates exchange, transmission, and the beauty of a world created together.

Languages: French
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Target audience: General public
Format available: MP4

Beyond Words, the Invisible Link | Achref Jaghmoun and Michel Alexandre

This short film immerses us in the jumelage of emerging digital artist Achref Jaghmoun and cattle farmer Michel Alexandre. Sometimes, words fade into the background. Connection arises in the absence of language, where the silences between Achref and Michel speak as powerfully as words. Through their exchanges, invisible bridges are formed between their worlds, reminding us that simplicity and mutual respect are the true wellsprings of inspiration. Together, they show that the exchange of knowledge goes far beyond ideas—it’s lived in gestures, glances, and the shared intuition that fuels their creative partnership.

Languages: French
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Target audience: General public
Format available: MP4

Time | Carine au Micro, Isabelle Vaillancourt and Patrick Lavoie

The short film between Carine au micro, artist, with Isabelle Vaillancourt et Patrick Lavoie, revolves around the central concept of time. This original trio explores temporality through their respective artistic practices. Together, they offer us a profound reflection on how time influences both beings and spaces, while opening up new avenues on the interconnection between art, nature and the human.

Languages: French
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Target audience: General public
Format available: MP4

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Short films available Fall 2025

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