Lantern Films

Lantern Films Films driven by those who have lived the story. Lantern films are driven by those who have lived the story.

Lantern Films, co-founded in 2015 by Jessica Hallenbeck and Dave Shortt, was created out of our shared desire to produce critically important and visually stunning documentaries. We prioritize community consent and knowledge ownership, centering careful research and transparency.

04/22/2026

Getting very excited for the Hot Docs Documentary Film Festival! Between April 23 and May 3, 115 documentaries from 51 countries will be screened in Toronto.

I am particularly excited to watch Ceremony - an important film connecting environmental damage, colonialism, and hope for a better future.

You can get your tickets here:
Hotdocs.ca

✨ NECHAKO is up For Your Consideration for five Canadian Screen Awards ✨ This film was made with deep care, respect, a...
02/07/2026

✨ NECHAKO is up For Your Consideration for five Canadian Screen Awards ✨

This film was made with deep care, respect, and love - for the land, the stories, and the people who trusted us with them. We are incredibly proud of what this team created together and grateful for the chance to share it. 🤍

Academy members - please consider voting for this beautiful and impactful documentary by February 12, 2026

🎬 Categories:
• 26000 Best Feature Length Documentary
• 31000 Best Cinematography in a Feature Length Documentary
• 32000 Best Editing in a Feature Length Documentary
• 33000 Best Original Music in a Feature Length Documentary
• 34000 Best Sound Design in a Feature Length Documentary

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Directed by

Produced by

Cinematography by

Edited by Erin Cu***ng

Original Music by

Sound Design by

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02/01/2026

Join the Vancouver S*x Work Community Alliance and its partners for a special screening of Hookers on Davie at The Cinematheque, 1131 Howe Street, on Tuesday, February 10th at 7:00 PM. This landmark documentary explores the history, resilience, and activism of Vancouver’s s*x work community—a vital part of our city’s story. All proceeds from the event will go to Pace and s*x worker led community organizations. Come out, learn, and stand in solidarity.

More info: https://checkhimout.ca/events

01/20/2026

Join us for a special screening of Hookers on Davie on Tuesday, February 10 at 7:00 PM at The Cinematheque (1131 Howe Street). This powerful documentary explores the history and activism of Vancouver’s s*x work community. Proceeds benefit PACE and s*x worker–led organizations. Learn, show up, and stand in solidarity. Tickets coming soon!

More info at: checkhimout.ca/events

01/15/2026

After 12 years in the making, 𝐶𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑦, a feature documentary directed by Banchi Hanuse, is headed to the SXSW Film & TV Festival for its world premiere in March 2026 in Austin, Texas.

From Nuxalk Radio in Bella Coola, an inquiry into the vanished ooligan run unravels a buried history of erasure and ignites the quiet revolution of a Nation that refuses to disappear.

https://schedule.sxsw.com/films/2241765

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Featuring: Megan F. Moody | Qwaxw Siwallace | Snuxyaltwa Deric Snow | Nuskmata Jacinda Mack | Q’umulha Rhonda Schooner | Sunhwrna Schooner | Jason E. Moody | Snxakila Clyde Tallio | Kmalsuuncw Orden Mack | Tina Clellamin | Caitlin Thompson | Tom Swanky | Peter Solhjell and more.

Aprés Moi, Nothing… directed by Chloe Raunet .a.r.music, featuring Vancouvers own post zeitgeist q***r artist and sabote...
12/02/2025

Aprés Moi, Nothing… directed by Chloe Raunet .a.r.music, featuring Vancouvers own post zeitgeist q***r artist and saboteur Oraf. In Jordan supported by the incredible producer location sound recordist incredible production support and last but not least lensed by the singular Michael Toledano.

Can’t wait to share more from this absolute fever dream of a development filming trip to Petra and Wadi Rum for Aprés Mo...
12/02/2025

Can’t wait to share more from this absolute fever dream of a development filming trip to Petra and Wadi Rum for Aprés Moi, Nothing… directed by Chloe Raunet .a.r.music, featuring Vancouvers own post zeitgeist q***r artist and saboteur Oraf. In Jordan supported by the incredible producer location sound recordist incredible production support and last but not least lensed by the singular Michael Toledano.

11/22/2025

It was such a pleasure to present Lyana Patrick's new documnetary "Nechako: It Will Be a Big River Again" at the 2025 Broad View International Film Festival, and to share in a conversation with her after the screening.

To support the effort of Lyana's community to make the Nechako "Big Again", visit https://www.nechakoriver.ca/ to arrange for a free community screening and sign the PETITION.

11/14/2025

Next up: exciting news re the upcoming screening of Nechako in Prince George as part of the of Too Beh Ts'ughuna Mini-Film Festival !😁

📆Saturday, November 22nd

⏰ 3:30–5:00 PM – screening of Nechako: It Will Be a Big River Again
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM – Round Table and Q&A with panelists Jasmine Thomas, Kym Gouchie and Jennifer Annaïs Pighin

📍Prince George Playhouse, 2626 Recplace Dr, CPG, BC

🎟️Tickets are free at the door. No pre-registration available.

We hope that you will join us!

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