Canadian band Thanya Iyer meet with DIY students and perform during the True/False Film Fest. The Montreal band came to T/F last year, as well. The musicians believe the only person who can say no to you is yourself.

When the large screen in front of me showed nothing but a minimalist apartment and a city skyline out the window, I expected the worst. I knew the basic setup of a Millennial's apartment: fairy lights,...