Sting of The Cactus
In this fun-filled slice of musical life, stop-motion animator and cartoonist Bekky O’Neil captures singer-songwriter’s Ori Dagan’s journey in jazz,
Non Dimenticar
Set to his modern interpretation of Nat King Cole’s “Non Dimenticar,” Canadian crooner Ori Dagan sends a virtual valentine to Italy, set against the picturesque backdrop of Rome, Venice, Florence, Burana, Tuscany, Perugia and Mount Vesuvio.
Directed by Carlos Coronado (Canada)
Bxautiful Nightmarx
n a prestigious corner office Derrick Manning, a suave and slightly guileful executive, is interrupted by a text from his wife’s phone. A picture of lingerie piques his appetite and excitement draws him in, luring him to come home early. As he reads the final text, he launches into a panic, sending him dashing out of the office.
Trina, the gorgeous woman seen in the lingerie from the previous text messages is in her custom built architectural masterpiece home. She carefully primps and prepares a romantic evening for the man she loves. Everything seems perfect and proudly dotes on the diamond ring adorning her left hand. A wave of contentment washes over her.
A Night at the Table
A mother prepares food for a seemingly normal family night dinner, but as the conversation between her and her kids grow more peculiar, tension mounts between the three, unveiling a lurking threat at the table.
Directed by Tamara S. Hall (USA)
The Devil’s Lamp
Directed by Chetna Vaidyanathan (UK)
Guess I’m a Ghost
After an embarrassing last night on earth, Diane is sent back as a ghost to haunt bad Tinder dates, bitter high school friends, and Uber drivers. She’ll have to deal with her past mistakes and navigate a red-tape filled afterlife before she can move on to whatever’s next.
Directed by Christopher Sullivan (USA)
A Place in Between
Maya, a woman in her early 40s, has to host a dinner for her husband’s friends and convince her teenage to help her through the evening. When she realizes that the dinner is turning into a complete disaster, and pushed to an edge by her daughter’s behavior, she has a nervous breakdown, questioning the necessity of the ideals and tradition not only she but all women are pushed to live by.
Directed by Selin Bonfil (USA)
The Persian
A wayward Iranian confronts the threat of Islamophobia in America.
Directed by Amir Farhang (USA)
Spring Cleanup
In the aftermath of a major spring cleaning, Gabrielle and her daughter Eva learn that Madeleine, who just survived a heart attack, is coming home. Gabrielle didn’t think she would have to accommodate her mother again. This return compromises her household.
Directed by David Labrecque (Canada)
The Island of Music
This short film portrays the hard-working teenage lifestyle at the Conservatorio Municipal De Musica Music School in Cuba. It shows
Liked
Felipe Guzman, an insecure gay teen, invites the “cool kids” for a sleepover hoping to finally be accepted into the coveted boys’ club. To his dismay, he finds himself on the peripherals of their inside jokes and homophobic jabs. As the kids grow more intoxicated, Guzman realizes he’s not the only one with secrets and being accepted into the group might cost him more than a few drinks.
Directed by Pedro Bitar (USA)
Eclipse
A short essay film exploring identity politics.
Directed by Amanda Kim (USA)
Cooper
Cooper is a story about a 15 year old high school basketball player who never gets a fair chance to play due to the politics in the school sports. Will cooper prevail?
Directed by Bettina Horton (USA)
Astronaut Fleas
A small group of Astronaut Fleas circle the moon.
Directed by Randy Zuniga (USA)