Saturday, November 7
7:15PM
Comedy, Satire, absurdity, and stories that find humor in being human.
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How I Met Your Father
Directed by William Brault
When a nervous teenager meets his prom date’s overprotective father, an ordinary conversation spirals into a bizarre interrogation inside his head. When he finally returns to reality, he realizes the father may still be a little terrifying.
Malaysia | 5min | High School Film
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Wingmen
Directed by Samuel Barnhoorn
When their awkward friend goes on a date for the first time, three well meaning but missguided friends highjack his date in an attempt to help him out.
USA | 12min | High School Film
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Tzirk
Directed by Riccardo Bernasconi & Francesca Reverdito
In a delapidated circus in the middle of a large city, the “Strongest Man in the World” can no longer lift his elephant. Every artist does his best, but the once successful circus has lost its public. The trapeze girl decides to risk her own life, in a desperate attempt to help the man she loves find his lost self-confidence.
Switzerland | 5min
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It's Hard Not to be Romantic About Time Travel
Directed by Michael Charron
Armed with weed and a half-baked theory that love can bend time, two friends land five years in the past, totally unprepared for what comes next.
USA | 12min
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Shroomery
Directed by Dane Benko
A couple on the verge of breakup must team up to fight off a growth of malicious mushrooms that have overtaken their refrigerator.
USA | 13min
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Hear For You
Directed by Ta’ja Jackson
After his girlfriend leaves him, Jerrod spirals into self-doubt until a recurring ear infection begins speaking to him, taking on a seductive, human presence that soothes his pain. As their connection deepens, Jerrod becomes consumed by the comfort it provides, pushing away any chance at real reconciliation. When faced with the consequences, he must choose between healing and remaining in the illusion.
USA | 10min
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WHAM!
Directed by George Carrillo
A woman becomes suspicious that something is wrong with her roommate's charming and intensely obsessive boyfriend, while she also stalks her roommate to protect her.
USA | 8min
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Worcestershire Sauce
Directed by Dylan Baddeley
What is the correct way to say “Worcestershire sauce”? Real people from small-town Malvern, Worcestershire debate on how to pronounce this controversial condiment. They discuss their relationships to this salty sauce and how it is used in local cuisine.
USA | 2min