Michael McGowan

A funny, heartwarming and inspirational tale of a boy who dares to dream big. (Samuel Goldwyn Films)

Chronicles the motorcycle trip of Ben Tyler as he rides from Toronto to Tofino, British Columbia. Ben stops at landmarks that are both iconic and idiosyncratic on his quest to find meaning in his life. (imdb)

Seventeen-year old Farley Gordon has led a sheltered life, homeschooled and isolated by his parents. His closest friend is Eve, their next door neighbour. When his skill at hockey is realised, Farley is signed to a major hockey league and achieves instant fame and success. But pressure from his coach and teammates and a changing relationship with Eve begin to create intense strain in Farley's life. (Wikipedia)

An elderly couple fight against local authorities in rural New Brunswick to build their final home. (imdb)

Relative newcomers Oded Binnun and Mihal Brezis are directing from a script by Michael McGowan, Sarah Bellwood and Michal Lali Kagan. The story follows tough old Scotsman Rory MacNeil as he travels from his home in the remote island of Vallasay, Scotland to San Francisco. Seeking treatment for a terminal illness the colorful character stays with his son and his family. (imdb)

The film is centered on O'Brien (played by Chuck Campbell) and his friends, Wiley and Harper. These three twenty-something young men still live at home, and are looking to expand their horizons in life and love. This coming-of-age story is weaved with their hobbies and interests, both existing and new, one of which is an obsession with Vincent Price. O'Brien is aided in expanding his horizons by his girlfriend Sue. (wiki)

Based on the international best-selling novel by Miriam Toews, All My Puny Sorrows is the poignant story of two sisters-one a concert pianist obsessed with ending her life, the other, a writer, who in wrestling with this decision, makes profound discoveries about her herself. (imdb)