The Beard continues its festival run with a screening later this week at the 2014 Lakeshorts International Short Film Festival in Toronto, Ontario! The Beard will also be recognized with an award on behalf of the festival and William F. White International Inc.! Venue:Assembly Hall (1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr, Toronto, ON, M8V 4B6)

Date/Time of Screenings:Scotiabank Loved and Local Screenings - Friday, May 2nd, 2014 Gala Screenings - Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 (SOLD OUT) Screenings start at 7:30 PM * Tickets can be purchased here

Official Trailer for Yaz Rabadi's latest short film, The Beard. SYNOPSIS: Victimized as a result of his appearance, an elderly man attempts to deal with his given circumstance. CAST & CREW: A Rabid Pictures / Fraction Films Production Written & Directed by: Yaz Rabadi Produced by: Elena Pilar Nañes Director of Photography: Barry Cheong Production Design: Jackie Chau Sound Recordist/Mixer: Jeffery Magat Starring: Sam Moses, Ryan Persaud, Philippe Buckland & Jason Mercury This film could not be made without the support of the National Film Board of Canada, ACTRA TIP Toronto & the CMPA. Trailer Credits: Edited by Kyle Wilson. www.rabidpictures.com

Written and directed by Yaz Rabadi, The Beard tells the story of an elderly Sikh (Sam Moses) who has been victimized as a result of his racial appearance, and how he struggles to deal with his given circumstances in the aftermath of the violent attack.