Medium Rare
Analyzing human interaction with objects and their functional and aesthetic presence in recurrent, yet questionable domestic scenarios.
Directed by Luca Cioci (USA)
Mean People Spread Rumors
Four roommates are forced to deal with an unexpected party guest during and after their first house party.
Directed by Joe Katulak (USA)
LINC Urban Farm
“LINC Urban Farm” explores how working on a small urban farm changes the perspectives of people who are transitioning from prison back into society. The Leading Into New Communities (LINC) program in Wilmington, NC helps formerly incarcerated people by providing a place to live while they attend school, work and gain skills. The film also raises themes of food deserts, urban farms, and access to land as a social justice issue.
Directed by Claudia Stack (USA)
Soulala
“Soulala” is a short documentary about a Syrian refugee contemporary dancer, that had to start her life twice because of the Syrian war.
Directed by Maha Moussa (United Arab Emirates)
Blankie
An abandoned blankie seeks vengeance.
Directed by Assile Blaibel (France)
ISA award-winning Nicolas Van Ruychevelt: “I want to talk about the deep failure of the human being”
Belgian film director Nicolas Van Ruychevelt brought to Independent Shorts Awards one of the most challenging films of July season: “Far Away”.
ISA award-winning Kelly Sarri statement on her award for Best Documentary Short
ISA award-winning Kelly Sarri statement and interview on her award for Best Documentary Short for “Tax Evasion: A Greek National Sport”, a journey of a Greek filmmaker to find the reasons why tax evasion rates in Greece are that high.
Interview with James Todd, ISA award-winning for “Post Mortem”
ISA award-winning James Todd talks about his short film “Post Mortem”, awarded Platinum Best Animation Short in July season, a portrait of Death’s job from… Death’s perspective.
The Long View
A scientist recounts a time in the past when he and his team were called upon to stop a deadly pandemic. The key to their vaccine lies in one autistic boy who has been found to have complete immunity.
Directed by Ed Vela (USA)
Figueroa
Found footage film about a telekinetic who takes a trip to Los Angeles and encounters a disaster.
Directed by Jordan Dove (USA)
Frame
“Frame”, a Super 8 film, tells the story of Alex and Sofia remembering with love the memories of their past relationship.
Directed by Andres Ramirez (Canada)
Blue Flamez: To The Sky
Native hip hop artist from Warm Springs Oregon Scott Kalama, aka Blue Flamez, and team created a post-apocalypse type music video. “To the Sky” represents a stand to fight against environmental pollution and protect mother earth.
Directed by LaRonn Katchia and Isaac Trimble (USA)
Sister With A Gun
Anabelle Yates stumbles upon a church looking for a savior and is welcomed with open arms as she embarks on a journey to rebuild her life. After eight years she is sworn in and her old life as she knew is left behind but not without a price. As the saying goes “Vengeance is mine” said the lord but an old habit resurfaces forcing her to make the ultimate choice.
Directed by Kathryn L. Scurry (USA)
Flag
Baydagh is like a sign of light. Where there was a Baydagh, means that there was a wedding party. They placed a piece of wood and above this piece of wood standing apple .the groom was not going to bring his wife from her father’s house, but they brought to the groom’s house with a white horse .when he got the bride one agiler jumped over the tent to take Baydagh, took the cloth itself and the apple offered it to the groom.
Directed by Mohammad Hadi Esfandyari (Iran)