Year
2026
Length
0h11m
Language
French, Spanish
Regionial premiere (Estrie)
Before the Dawn
Tiago Gerbasi
Valentin lives with his grandfather Cosmo, a man of fragile health but with a bright spirit and unshakable optimism. Over the course of an important day, Valentin faces decisive moments in which his grandfather’s wisdom silently guides his steps toward maturity.
In presence of Tiago Gerbasi
Director
Tiago Gerbasi
Composer
Gabriel Schwartz
Director of photography
Gabrielle Bergeron-Leduc
Cast
Leon Diconca, Marco Ledezma
Editor
Annie Deniel
Production
Laurent Allaire
Screenwriter
Tiago Gerbasi
Genre
Drama
Country
Canada
Type
Short film
Category
Fiction
Subtitle
French
Awards
Fantasia International Film Festival
21 August 14:00 to 15:22
Tiago Gerbasi
Brazilian-born filmmaker Tiago Gerbasi worked in the banking sector for nine years before changing careers to pursue his true passion: cinema. He began his film studies in São Paulo, where he directed the student short film Só Um. Based in Montreal since 2012, he continued his film studies in Quebec and began his career by directing documentary portraits and a variety of web content. His artistic practice focuses on social cinema and minimalist realism. Before the Dawn (2026) is his first narrative short film.