Lakeshorts International Short Film Festival, spearheaded by Canadian actress, Michelle Nolden (Saving Hope, Nikita, Republic of Doyle) and film and television producer, Chris Szarka (Rent-A-Goalie, The Rawside of…) will celebrate its third year at the Assembly Hall in Toronto on May 3 and 4, 2013. Films screening at the festival include Hatch (pictured above), described as “A newborn’s destiny hangs in the balance, as grownups come to terms with what they cannot have.”

On Friday, May 3, Lakeshorts will premier the Loved and Local screening, featuring emerging and local filmmakers, and on Saturday, May 4 will feature films by filmmakers from Canada and around the world, including the festival award winners.