Archived Festival Film

Today's The Day

With the clock ticking away, Cloud Walker, a self-doubting intern at the most respected dance agency in L.A. must ask the boss for his permission to attend the biggest audition of the year. Struggling with his inner fears, Cloud’s dreams are quick... read more

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My Depression: The Up and Down and Up of It

An animated adaptation of Ms. Swados’ award-winning book, My Depression, A Picture Book, with the voices of Sigourney Weaver (as the main character) Steve Buscemi, and Fred Armisen. Screening in Shorts Program: read more

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Of Many

Set against the backdrop of the Arab-Israeli conflict and tensions between Jewish and Muslim college students, Of Many tells the story of the relationship between an Orthodox Rabbi and Imam. Topical and humorous, this documentary offers an inspiri... read more

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Day Ten

New York fell silent after the loss of its Twin Towers. A strange quiet descended upon New York City. Day Ten follows William as he wanders the silent streets, struggling to come to terms with what has happened to his city, as loved ones go missin... read more

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70 Hester Street

A documentary about director Casimir Nozkowski’s childhood home and how much of the past he could still see in it after he left. His story becomes a universal story about all childhood homes and the past lives and legacies of old buildings making ... read more

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Human Voice

Set against the backdrop of Naples, Italy, in 1950, Human Voice, based on the iconic Jean Cocteau play of the same name, tells the story of Angela (Sophia Loren), a woman in her twilight years, who rides the emotional roller coaster of her last te... read more

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Scratch

Eoin’s life is turned upside down when an unexpected mix of regulars and strangers turn up during his shift at a local petrol station. Screening in Shorts Program: read more

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Ghost Train

An elderly man struggling to cope with his wife’s dementia is drawn into a macabre cabaret restaurant where he becomes enchanted by the lead actress. Screening in Shorts Program: read more

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Duke and the Buffalo

Once a year, a crew of Colorado ranchers rounds up a herd of wild buffalo as part of a unique conservation effort. This film follows the story of Duke Phillips and his team of ranchers as they risk everything to preserve this endangered animal and... read more

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Trust Me, I'm A Lifeguard

A bro-mantic comedy about two lifeguards, who, when confronted with the end of summer, are forced to make adult decisions such as: What is the meaning of life? What makes a good Speedo? And, are those clams safe to eat? Screening in S... read more

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Sequestered

Two bank robbers run into problems when each takes exception to the other’s mask. Jon Huertas and Seamus Dever of the hit ABC television Show, Castle, star in this socially-relevant action comedy. Screening in Shorts Program: ... read more

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Acetate Diary

After receiving a difficult medical diagnosis, experimental filmmaker Russell Sheaffer decided to use a roll of 16mm film as a written diary. Projected, Acetate Diary is an expression of handmade sound and color. Examined as an object, the acetate... read more

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Helium

Young Alfred is dying, but through the stories about a magical fantasy world told by the hospital's eccentric janitor, Enzo, he regains the joy and happiness of his life and finds a safe haven. Screening in Shorts Program: read more

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One Year Lease

Told almost entirely through voice mail messages, One Year Lease documents the travails of Brian, Thomas, and Casper as they endure a year-long sentence with Rita, the cat-loving landlady. Screening in Shorts Program: read more

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Stew & Punch

A housewarming party with beef stew and much punch spirals out of control when the host couple become involved in some lighthearted arm wrestling. Screening in Shorts Program: read more

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Contrapelo

Contrapelo is the story of a proud Mexican barber who is forced to shave the leader of a drug cartel. By the end of the shave, the Barber will find out that he and the Capo are not so different. Screening in Shorts Program: read more

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Film Is A Film Is A Film

Digital projection takes over the movie screens worldwide. As celluloid slowly disappears from her workplace, the director, a movie projectionist herself, starts bleaching, painting, and scratching film to find answers about what makes it special.... read more

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Remora

On the day of his wedding, Kevin confronts his brother Landon to ask for permission to marry his ex-wife, but learns the circumstances surrounding Landon’s estrangement were far more fantastic than he had been led to believe. Screenin... read more

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Nesma's Birds

Awkward 11-year-old, Nesma, is at odds with the world around her since she began caring for her father’s pigeons after his death. Already facing pressure from her mother to get rid of the birds and continuing a bitter rivalry with the boy across t... read more

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Pink Helmet Posse

Three pink tutus. Three pink helmets. Three pink skateboards. Meet Bella, Sierra, and Rella: ages 6 1/2, 6 1/4, and almost 7. Take a look into these little girls' lives as they prove that skateboarding is not just for boys. Screening ... read more

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Life After Manson

Four decades after one of the world’s most notorious crimes, a Manson Family member breaks her silence to reveal how a series of choices led to ultimate destruction. Screening in Shorts Program: read more

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In Guns We Trust

In Kennesaw, a small American town in the state of Georgia, a good citizen is an armed citizen. By law, since 1982, each head of household must own at least one working firearm with ammunition. Screening in Shorts Program: read more

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Love in the Time of March Madness

A story about the hilarious and awkward misadventures of a 6’4’’ tall woman who is a star on the basketball court but struggles to find true love. This animated “tall short” about embracing difference is certain to disarm and delight. ... read more

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Parachute

Trapped in professional purgatory, four junior bankers must decide what they truly want before it’s too late. Screening in Shorts Program: read more

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Firstborn

Sheri, a free-spirited 21-year old, has her own apartment, an older boyfriend, and works in a bar to make her living. One morning, a surprise phone call brings her face to face with her past, making it impossible to hide from it any longer. ... read more