THE PARKING SPOT

On their way to dinner, a couple clashes with a stranger over a parking spot. What begins as a minor altercation gradually escalates into a duel whose reverberations extend far beyond the street. Later, around the table, between bursts of laughter and intimate confessions, the evening unfolds under the lingering shadow of this unresolved confrontation. The Parking Spot is a psychological thriller on the edge of the fantastical, where a trivial conflict becomes the stage for a struggle for recognition pushed to its limits. 

Source: Funfilm Distribution 

• The Hollywood Reporter: “the most talked about film at Shanghai” 

• “The film reflects on destiny and the often-overlooked significance of minor events, where beneath the civilized interactions that typically smooth our relationships, more primal forces can emerge.” — The Hollywood Reporter 

• “It’s exactly the kind of character-driven thriller that works universally.” — Heaven of Horror 

• “As the story evolves and tension escalates, you will find yourself questioning pretty much everything you see.” — Heaven of Horror 

• “It’s a strong, weird thriller that turns a stupidly specific conflict into something that feels huge and mean.” (4/5) — Vanessa’s Non-Spoilers 

• “Godbout’s ability to convincingly sustain the narrative beyond the localised point of conflict makes the film work not only as an allegory but also as a parable of sorts.” — Eye for Film (Jennie Kermode) 

• 28th Shanghai International Film Festival (China), June 2026 – World premiere, Official Selection, Golden Goblet main competition. Only the third Quebec feature ever selected for Shanghai’s official competition.
• 30th Fantasia International Film Festival (Montreal), July 2026 – Canadian / North American premiere, Canadian competition.

Sources: The Hollywood Reporter, Funfilm 

• In competition for the Golden Goblet Award – 2026 Shanghai International Film Festival.
• Canadian competition selection – Fantasia 2026.

No awards won to date (September 2026).