TRACY AND MARTINA: GOIN’ OUT WEST

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Two Cape Breton best friends head west to Alberta for the first time with the hopes of making a few bucks as they open for a local band, but things go south when their accommodations fall through and they run out of money before booking a flight back home.

Best friends Tracy and Martina have never been farther than Nova Scotia, but when they hear promises of big opportunities “out west,” the pair pack their clothes into garbage bags and hop a flight to Alberta. What starts as a dream trip quickly unravels: internal tensions, surprise expenses, and cousins who are nowhere to be found. With their return tickets unbooked and Martina’s credit card maxed, the girls are stranded, broke, and desperate. They thought they’d make enough money opening for the band Slowcoaster at their three stops in Fort McMurray, Edmonton, and Calgary, but budgeting has never been their strength. Things go from bad to worse when old small-town tensions between the girls bubble to the surface.

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Available Light Film Festival 2026

DIRECTOR'S BIO
Brendan Langelle Lyle (aka mooseCANfly) is a Canadian filmmaker who began creating music videos at the age of 15 in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. With a passion for storytelling and a clear vision, he has been able to share his love for art through various creative projects. Working with the likes of Nelly Furtado, Neon Dreams, Goldie Boutilier, Customer Service, and Classified (to name a few notable artists), he has solidified his calling as a video director. With numerous ongoing projects, he consistently demonstrates his genuine love for film.