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Friday November 4, 2011
Last Words of the Holy Ghost – 20 minutes
Dir. Ben Sharony
Synopsis
Besotted with the precocious and sexy Rose, 14 year old Harold agrees to be re-baptized in her church and speak in tongues in order to win a date with her. He gets the date, but things don't go as well as he had hoped. A bittersweet coming-of-age story.
Delusions of Love: A Case Study in Jealousy and 19th Century Formal Wear – 21 minutes
Dir. Brandon Hall
Synopsis
Simon is a young, Indian British man with OCD and delusions of a black Abraham Lincoln determined to help him win the affections of a diner waitress, ultimately sparking a wrathful jealousy in Simon's roommate.
Puh-Rum-a-Pum-Pum – 15 minutes
Dir. Antonio Padovan
Synopsis
A Christmas yarn that could only be twisted and told in New York City. Equally delightful for the jubilus and the disturbed this tale serves the cause for Christmas with confounded compassion. Classical with a curve, "Puh-Rump-A-Pum-Pum" unnerves the perverted reality for anyone who hurts on Christmas with all the tinsel and every bit of the tingly traditional trapping that has come between a stockpile of Grandmother's snowflake sugar cookies and Santa Claus's sleigh - and it comes from the heart.
The-Knew-It-All – 12 minutes
Dir. Daniel Lawrence Abrams
Synopsis
Samuel is an arrogant skeptic who has been compiling his own book of wisdom all his life. After his girlfriend dumps him he travels to Asia to donate it to a Buddhist Temple. There he finds they already have old but identical books from previous generations. He realizes he's been reincarnated many times and cursed to re-live the same life until he learns the most crucial lesson that is never in his book.
The Day Everything Changes Between Us – 23 minutes
Dir. Rafael Moraes
Synopsis
Alis, Dan, and Ian have an unusual relationship. Living together but hidden away from the world in a small apartment, they must deal with their uncertain future as unexpected events threaten to break them apart.
Love, Dad – 6 minutes
Dir. Mario Fernandez
Synopsis
A man writes a letter to his only son explaining why he has chosen to take his own life, only to find that his end brings more turmoil than he expected.
Nevo – 26 minutes
Dir. William Djuric
Synopsis
Nevo, a well-known graffiti artists' world is turned upside down when he wakes one morning to find all his work defiled by a mysterious rival.
One Shot Too Many – 18 minutes
Dir. Bonifacio Clemente
Synopsis
A traumatized middle-aged hit man at a crossroads in his life confronts the ultimate moral dilemma.
Over – 9 minutes
Dir. Sultan Stover
Synopsis
The unfortunate truth of the only way a couple will ever truly end their relationship.
All Dressed Up – 19 minutes
Dir. Liam Billingham
Synopsis
A domestic horror film about three people in one New York City apartment figuring out their past, present, and future.
Aurora Borealis – 13 minutes
Dir. Matt H. Mayes
Synopsis
A man visits his mother in a nursing home when a shift of light reveals the spaces between and inside them.
The Goner Prologue – 10 minutes
Dir. Shane Dewalt
Synopsis
A young girl's encounter with a mysterious stranger triggers a series of events that will unfold over the next 70 years of her life.
Heartbreaker – 5 minutes
Dir. Aron Baxter
Synopsis
"Heartbreaker" is a stereoscopic short film. At its creative core is the passionate and intense collaboration of Nice Shoes Creative Director Aaron Baxter and New York-based Trinidadian poet Rico Frederick.
Haiku in Brooklyn – 25 minutes
Dir. Stefano Maria Palombi
Synopsis
Verses from ancient Japanese poems come alive and become the stories of real-life moments in the streets of Brooklyn.
Crazy Beats Strong Every Time – 27 minutes
Dir. Moon Molson
Synopsis
An African-American twenty-something finds his Nigerian-immigrant stepfather passed out drunk in their project-building hallway and is pressured by a friend into murdering him.
Friendly Strangers – 14 minutes
Dir. Katsumi Funahashi
Synopsis
One morning, a computer tech, Peter Benson is finishing up his household chores. He receives an unexpected visit from a young married couple, Angie Taylor (Amber Ford) and Derek Taylor (Aaron Macerelli). The Taylor's are planning to buy the house next door and are seeking information about the quality of their perspective neighborhood, so Peter invites them in.
The Southern Belle – 10 minutes
Dir. Patrick Biesemans
Synopsis
Bob (Theodore Bouloukos) is an aging, longtime taxi driver. Josh (Ethan Sharrett), his last fair for the night is a young slick family man who just made partner at his firm. The two could not be more different. But when Josh begins to divulge his grievances to Bob the two quickly discover that they share a dark and destructive bond that will change their lives in an instant.
Addiction – 7 minutes
Dir. Greg Pomes
Synopsis
Jessica needs to stay clean but her dealer has other plans.
One Voice – 16 minutes
Dir. Joel Klein
Synopsis
"One Voice" tells the story of Alex, a 'follow-the-leader' middle school bully who teases Eric, questioning his sexuality. Later that night, Alex is encountered by three 'visitors' who try and persuade Alex to change his ways before it's too late.
Bliss – 22 minutes
Dir. Nick Snow
Synopsis
Dave struggles to continue his drug rehabilitation in the wake of his brother's sudden and random death.
The Death of Toys – 12 minutes
Dir. Lisa Gold
Synopsis
Ten year-old Seth wants to give up his toys, but his work-numbed mother Lily needs the spark of their playtime more than he does. Her insistence that he keep the toys leads to some unexpected places.
Hazard – 10 minutes
Dir. Nick Perlman
Synopsis
"Hazard" is an impressionistic depiction of life in a ravaged world. Within it, a young man wanders the scarred and barren landscape desperately searching for food and solace..
Mama – 23 minutes
Dir. C-ZAR Ursulino
Synopsis
Heather and Joe begin their married lives filled with hope and joy for their future until things, turn ugly...
A Good Friday – 10 minutes
Dir. Loui Terrier
Synopsis
A hospitalized teen girl overreacts to the removal of her facial bandages and an infuriated Easter Bunny crosses a professional line. The film forces all the characters to think about what are the important relationships, and moral values within our own lives.
The Question, Your Answer – 18 minutes
Dir. Michael Hong Il Yoon
Synopsis
'The Question, Your Answer' is a short film about a method actor Edward, who lives his life through the different characters he is given to avoid being himself. He uses the personalities of the roles he is given because its the only way for him to feel secure, so when he isn't able to emerge himself into the character, he gets frustrated and feels lost. One day he meets Kate who interferes with him and his character.
Deep Blue Breath – 18 minutes
Dir. Patricia Cardoso
Synopsis
In 'Deep Blue Breath', Clay travels deep inside his body to an animated dream world where he engages in battle against the Evil Lord Vater and his army of Kuk-nuks. Meanwhile, in the waking world, a medical team struggles to save Clay's life.
Ivan's House – 24 minutes
Dir. David Potashnik
Synopsis
Family drama - everyone has some. At "Ivan's House," however, there is more than usual. Struggling to make ends meat, Alena and Peter ask Ivan, the well-to-do patriarch, for money to 'tide them over.' None too pleased; Ivan makes what they thought would be a nice evening, into one of tension, tirades, and tantrums. Love is intertwined in this family and it shines through. This is a film about love, family, yearning, and acceptance. John heard leads this cast in a 24-minute story you will never forget.
Three Things – 16 minutes
Dir. Matthew Amenta
Synopsis
A nostalgic afternoon on a lake in New Jersey becomes serious when two friends are presented with the consequences of their own selfishness.
Friends and Strangers – 14 minutes
Dir. Edward Caban
Synopsis
'No one took grandpa seriously until he brought home a prostitute'. 'Friends and Strangers' is the story of a lonely, elderly widower who meets a young woman at a local bar (a woman he may or may not know is a prostitute) and invites her to join him for a holiday dinner with his estranged family.
Vamperifica – 95 minutes
Dir. Bruce Ornstein
Synopsis
A clueless, flamboyant college kid discovers that the soul of a great vampire king resides within him.
Robot – 6 minutes
Dir. Ryan Fassett
Synopsis
A young boy creates his own robot, who magically comes to life and shares the adventures and joys of youth with him. Though as the boy grows up, his attention is drawn elsewhere and the robot is left lonely in the wake of this.
Passengers of 7D – 29 minutes
Dir. Sharifa Williams
Synopsis
"Passengers of 7D" is a sci-fi short about a recently divorced man who encounters a formidable woman when dimensional levels fluctuate inside his apartment.
Against The Wall – 9 minutes
Dir. David Capurso
Synopsis
In a futuristic city, a man and his girlfriend break into an abandoned hi-tech game park called Blockworld. They expect it to be an afternoon of fun of games, but Blockworld plays by its own rules.....
Traum – 12 minutes
Dir. Michael Fequiere
Synopsis
Cole is an ex-cop who suffers from insomnia after losing his wife. He takes a newly designed sleeping pill that puts him through a series of intense dreams that reveal a terrible truth.
Frankie – 22 minutes
Dir. Mike Pappa
Synopsis
When a watch repairman acquires an antique pocket watch that can control time, he decides to use it to achieve his dreams. His plans soon become sinister when he learns he isn't the only one with the knowledge of the pocket watch.
Behind The Hole – 17 minutes
Dir. Saori Yamamoto
Synopsis
When Sophia finds out a small hole on the wall of her room, she meets new world where she can escape from the reality.
Alone – 24 minutes
Dir. Ryan Sokol
Synopsis
A solitary woman experiences repeated visions of a ghostly apparition. Despite her best efforts to flee or confront it, the apparition's identity, and intent remain unknown to her. As the apparition grows more threatening, she finds that she cannot face that which can save her from her perpetual torment.
Glow – 15 minutes
Dir. James Spencer
Synopsis
A young woman riding a bus finds out that she has just 2 hours left to live. Having no one to turn to, she clings onto the only person available - the stranger sitting next to her.
Terrifier – 20 minutes
Dir. Damien Leone
Synopsis
After witnessing a brutal murder on Halloween night, a young woman becomes the next target of a maniacal entity.
Predator/Prey – 12 minutes
Dir. Kent Kitzman
Synopsis
Eva (Marisa Pierini) is away from home for the first time at a summer sleep away camp. But, when violence erupts between the people in charge of her protection, she must perform a shocking act to ensure her survival.
Follow the Leader – 24 minutes
Dir. Andrew Lyman-Clarke
Synopsis
Every year, hundreds of young people go out on wilderness hiking trips designed to teach them leadership and outdoor survival. On this particular trip, Haley is plagued by nightmares about the woods. Her intense and eccentric Guide doesn't make things any easier, driving her up the mountain. And when she sees a strange man digging through the trees, her experience begins to feel more like actual survival.
Zombie Parkour – 10 minutes
Dir. Marco Aguilar
Synopsis
Parkour is the physical discipline of training to overcome any obstacle within ones path by adapting ones movement to the environment. But what happens when these obstacles have a taste for human flesh?
Nanny Cam – 6 minutes
Dir. George Gross
Synopsis
A Nanny Cam can see when something goes wrong, but it can't do anything about it.
Discedo – 5 minutes
Dir. Jon Lindstrom
Synopsis
A man finds a note in his apartment and a mystery unfolds. Discedo: (discessum) to break up, depart, go away, pass away, to depart from, deviate, leave.
Main Course – 4 minutes
Dir. Sophia Robbins
Synopsis
Mark takes his fiancée Sally home to meet his ' family' and they just can't get enough of her.
The Tolltaker – 23 minutes
Dir. Steve Janas
Synopsis
It's 1973, and Bobby Burke wants his Vietnam MIA father back in his life. Two things stand in his way: his mom's new boyfriend, and a ghoulish subterranean demon called the Tolltaker who is determined to snatch away the one thing that will ever let Bobby see his father again.
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