Writer/Director Vincent Rene-Lortie and the making of his Oscar Shortlisted Short INVINCIBLE

Vincent René-Lortie, a Canadian film director and screenwriter known for his grounded, dreamlike narratives. His work is a testament to purposeful and deeply personal storytelling, intended to make his audience reflect on themes such as mental health and childhood.

In an ode to the memory of Marc-Antoine Bernier, Director Vincent René-Lortie’s delicately depicted tale of a young man yearning for his freedom has had a very a successful Festival Season, including winning Best Live Action Short Film at Chicago Children’s Film Festival and Rendezvous Québec Cinéma.

The film won the Special Jury Prize at the Clermont-Ferrand Film Festival and has since garnered several international accolades.

Inspired by a true story, the short film INVINCIBLE recounts the last 48 hours in the life of Marc-Antoine Bernier, a 14-year-old boy on a desperate quest for freedom.

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