Los Angeles International Short Film Festival
In an artist’s work there is always a high chance that people can see influences from other artists.However, sometimes it happens that some people’s work is a copy of another. This situation raises an ambiguous topic – where is the line drawn between acceptable and non-acceptable appropriation?
“Reaction” is the story of an innocent latchkey girl navigating the busy streets of Los Angeles, California. Traveling alone has certainly caused her to become savvy and sophisticated. However, meeting up with her best friend uncovers her trusting and childlike personality. In the end, her innocence may result in a terrible loss.
Directed by Mma-Syrai Alek (USA)
Daydreams of dancers flood the thoughts of a woman as she says goodbye.
Directed by Josiah Cuneo (USA)
In “Belle de Jour”, prostitution is romanticized. It is seen from a perspective that does not exploit women’s sexuality but instead features the way they find to achieve their inner desires.
When the path of God fails… the Devil takes over.
The film depicts the inner conflict of a God fearing man who has surrendered himself to his religion and his human side that leads him astray, who he believes is the Devil.
Directed by Vivek Agnihotri (India)
A short quirky romantic comedy (with a dash of thriller) about a frustrated wife who shares her feelings with her very foolish husband.
Directed by Sage Christian Drake (USA)
Politics and family… it’s about running. In “Unstately”, Ring Swisher, incumbent school board member, and his campaign manager, Max DeLai, are faced with their greatest challenge in a dozen years – an opponent.
Directed by Paul Cuoco (USA)
Natalie’s a 40 year old actress still pursuing her dream in Hollywood.
Written by Nicole Stuart (USA)
When a man gets abducted by a crazed Priest and dragged deep into the woods, he soon realises he has become entangled in a sick and twisted nightmare.
Directed by Mark Oxtoby (UK)
A routine doctor visit turns dire when the doctor reveals some bad news that will force Eduardo to make a very hard decision.
Directed by Alain Alfaro (USA)
Wintertime on a small lake on a cold winter morning in the district Landsberg am Lech, in the south of Bavaria.
Directed by Paul Hoehenberger (Germany)
Flights over castles, churches, ruins and beautiful places in Bavaria, Germany.
Directed by Paul Hoehenberger (Germany)
Mini documentary of an ex-boxer from Wearside who turns to outsider art due to bi-polar disorder.
Directed by Mark James Birch (UK)
The reasons behind the choice of someone becoming a prostitute are various. The most common answer is money, but, as seen in Belle de Jour (Buñuel, 1967), it can be more complex – like a discovery of self-pleasure. However, the director Gregg Araki introduces a darker reason in Mysterious Skin (2004), which sometimes can be hard to watch.