Sunday, November 8
5:40PM
Stories of hope, resilience, connection, struggle, and the experiences that shapes us.
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Kozyr
Directed by Kieran Nevins
In the far future, a flying apex predator has ransacked a nomadic tribe’s new settlement. To protect their home, two hunters must journey to the creature's lair and slay it once and for all.
USA | 5min
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Surviving
Directed by David Pintos
Susana, with a daughter in charge, is going through a series of economic difficulties that will make her consider something she would never have imagined.
Spain | 18min
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The Liars of Black Mountain Road
Directed by Parker Croft
When a couple runs over a stranger's dog, they compete for the moral high ground at any cost.
USA | 12min
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Laundry Day
Directed by Emily Tullock
Twenty-five year old April can’t decide what is worse; accepting help from others or doing her chores. When a stranger’s kind gesture puts a wrinkle in April’s laundry cycle, she seeks revenge. In the process, April discovers her greatest chore may be softening her attitude towards others.
USA | 12min
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The Drive
Directed by David Arrow
On a warm November afternoon in the early 1960s, Liz (Amber Paul) sets off on what should be a routine school carpool. Before the journey is over, an ordinary drive becomes an unforgettable act of courage.
USA | 12min
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Finding Rhythm
Directed by Janshin Son
Amid the pressure of his band’s debut performance, a drummer strains to keep time and rhythm under the scrutiny of an unforgiving audience; only to lead to a profound realization that changes everything.
Malaysia | 3min | High School Film
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Grind
Directed by Mark Apicella
When John, an aspiring sneaker designer in East Los Angeles, gets the opportunity of his life to be featured in his idol’s pop-up shop, his best friend and business partner tries to pull him down his own divergent path as he promises John’s shoe design to a gang.
USA | 15min
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Anacortes, WA
Directed by Tyler Riscoe
Two homeless brothers, Carter and Em, make the grueling trip to Washington by hopping freight trains in search of opportunity. While making a stop in a small Oregon town, they devise a routine of shoplifting from local stores in order to get by.
USA | 11min