Up-and-coming improvisers Alex, Frankie and Felix form a BPOC (Black and People of Colour) comedy group called the "Diversity Hires.” Part of improving their practice comes from participating in improv jams, where they experience the high energy and oftentimes ridiculous nature of making up stories with friends and strangers.

When two young Nigerians leave home to settle in Toronto, Canada, hoping to build a better life, they face challenges far harsher than expected and are forced to decide whether to evolve or abandon the dream they travelled so far to pursue.

The art of animation is beloved by all but do we know who is behind the moving drawings that makes us dream? “The Modern Tale of Vancouver Animators” drops the veil on the current state of the animation industry, letting us know of the obstacles it can be facing.