The Feast of the Goat
Saeed (9) trying to stop his father from sacrificing his goat in the day of Eid al-Adha. But he goes into trauma as he fails to do so.
Written by Saeed Zamanian (Iran)
As the Earth Turns
“As the Earth Turns” (unreleased 1938 film, available for the first time in 80 years) is a 45 minute, sci-fi film that foresaw WWII, future-technology, climate change, and the extreme need for peace, as the world was drifting back into world war again.
Directed by Richard H. Lyford (USA)
Thicker Than Water
A film set in 19th century Illinois, about a crippled white boy who lives in a town haunted by racism.
Directed by Rachel Bass (USA)
Independent Shorts Awards: November live screening in Burbank
An amazing evening with 5 film directors, cast and crew members, premiering 3 shorts – “Silence”, “Written By?” and “Playing Ourselves”– along with two other ISA award-winning films, “Are You My Mommy” and “9,8 m/s2”. All gathered in the intimate atmosphere of 1817 Film Studios in Burbank, California.
All That You Love Will Be Carried Away
Adapted from a Stephen King story, “All That You Love Will Be Carried Away” tells the story of Alfie Zimmer, a food sales rep who pulls off for the night into an Airbnb and contemplates suicide.
Directed by Brody Gordon (USA)
Spin to Win
5 hopefuls vie for one indoor cycling job at an audition that will leave some of them changed forever!
Directed by Michael Anthony Giudicissi (USA)
Without You
In the darkest night, Maria returns to house between tears. There they wait for his husband, his daughter and a terrible secret.
Directed by Allan J. Arcal (Spain)
The Rainbow
A boy dreams of becoming a professional pianist and is passionate about composing and performing his music. He has an accident which burns one side of his face. He recovers and works hard at composing but when he goes out to play in public he is discouraged by the looks he receives because of his appearance so he gives up on his dream. He receives a card which he puts aside and forgets about until he accidentally comes across it a few years later. The card was from a mentor he held dear, with an encouraging message describing what a rainbow symbolizes, which is hope and following your dreams. He eventually builds up the courage to go out again and follow his dreams.
Directed by Jayden McGinlay (Australia)
Blue Jay Hearts
A short film about a relationship between a girl and her grandmother.
Directed by Alexis Cruz (USA)
Grip
A Catholic widower’s faith is tested when he is forced to help an old friend.
Directed by Barret Mulholland (USA)