schedule
We have a full schedule this year, as seen in the schedule below. In addition to script readings and presentations from our parters and sponsors, we will have 9 shows presenting 89 films, as well 4 days of "Best Of" viewings. Once again, our venue will be the Landmark E Street Theatre in Penn Quarter. To learn more about any of these presentations, click on the show name below:
Thursday, September 13 |
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9:00pm
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4:00pm
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7:00pm
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Friday, September 14 |
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4:00pm
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6:00pm
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9:00pm
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4:00pm
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9:00pm
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Saturday, September 15 |
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10:00am
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1:00pm
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3:00pm
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6:00pm
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9:00pm
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3:00pm
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6:00pm
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9:00pm
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Sunday, September 16 |
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11:00am
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1:00pm
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4:00pm
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7:00pm
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10:00pm
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Monday, September 17 |
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1:00pm
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4:00pm
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7:00pm
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10:00pm
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Tuesday, September 18 |
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1:00pm
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4:00pm
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7:00pm
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10:00pm
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Wednesday, September 19 |
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1:00pm
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4:00pm
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7:00pm
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10:00pm
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Thursday, September 20 |
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1:00pm
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show listings
Best Of DC Shorts — multiple showings (back to top) - Buy Tickets
4120
The Wine Bar (11:30)
Christian Remde
U.S.A.
When blue-collar Henry orders a beer in a snooty wine bar, he offends everyone and has to defend himself and the woman sitting next to him
4563
The World’s Greatest Detective (07:06)
Kevin Good
U.S.A.
Detective Bilks is clueless and lost in thoughts of dames, drink and deception. Can he solve a new case? Does he even know what the case is?
4517
The Job (03:11)
Jonathan Browning
U.S.A.
The corporate world is ruthless. Do you have what it takes to land the job?
4258
2 in the AM PM (07:30)
JG Quintel
U.S.A.
What happens when two teenagers are left alone to run a gas station on Halloween night?
4126
Warlord (12:00)
David Garrett
U.S.A.
An enraged 10-year-old boy lashes out at the hypocrisies around him, then breaks free from society and flees into the wilderness to start a tribe of his own.
4479
The Little Gorilla (12:00)
Harry Kellerman
U.S.A.
Beneath the looming NYC skyscrapers, and in the shadows of an older brother, the Little Gorilla must unchain the King Kong within.
4384
The Barrows (10:00)
Grace Cross
Australia
No matter how dark their pasts, Mr. and Mrs. Barrow share a bond no walls, or even mortality, can break.
4356
4 Conversations about Love (14:20)
Maria Goyal
United Kingdom
Four people … four conversations … four lives changed …
4299
The Battle of Cable Street (08:00)
Yoav Segal
United Kingdom
A young boy is taken inside the magical world of his own sketchbook by his grandfather, and shown what it was like when Oswald Mosley’s black shirt fascists attempted to march through the East End of London.
4209
signage (13:00)
Rick Hammerly
U.S.A.
A chance encounter with a young hearing-impaired man forces a 41 year-old to face his ambiguous future in today’s youth-obsessed gay world.
4378
Feeding (11:45)
James Arnall
U.S.A.
When a neglected homemaker lavishes her affections on her garbage disposal, and bizarre relationship blossoms.
Foriegn Beauties — 9/19/07 at 7:00pm (back to top) - Buy Tickets
4384
The Barrows (10:00)
Grace Cross
Australia
No matter how dark their pasts, Mr. and Mrs. Barrow share a bond no walls, or even mortality, can break.
4321
20 mil (15:00)
Maria Gamboa
Colombia
When two 7 year-old best friends sell cookies on the school bus, they must learn to trust one another in ways they never thought.
4341
The O Word (08:20)
Alan Lock
Australia
The mother-of-the-bride locks her daughter in the living room to prevent her from making the biggest mistake of her.
4362
Sunday Afternoon (13:00)
Gaia Adducchio
Italy
A young woman and her brother sit on a sofa in the middle of a lake to sing an old lullaby for a recently departed loved one.
4370
Knife Shift (13:50)
Jim Hudson
New Zealand
Welcome to Room 110: Check in with your luggage; check out in a body bag.
4407
Soft (14:05)
Simon Ellis
United Kingdom
In order to preserve his fragile sense of masculinity, a father is forced to deal with problems that he hasn’t had to face since leaving school.
4409
Tripe and Onions (06:50)
Morton Szirmai
Hungary
Two men at a take-out snack bar learn to understand each other without words.
4299
The Battle of Cable Street (08:00)
Yoav Segal
United Kingdom
A young boy is taken inside the magical world of his own sketchbook by his grandfather, and shown what it was like when Oswald Mosley’s black shirt fascists attempted to march through the East End of London.
4372
Being Boston (05:48)
Justin Drape
Australia
After his girlfriend unexpectedly dumps him, Jeff finds solace in a puppy named Boston. Through the dog’s eyes, they both learn about the highs and lows of being human.
Politics As Usual — 9/17/07 at 7:00p (back to top) - Buy Tickets
4181
Paper (01:56)
Elliot Blanchard
U.S.A.
A man wakes up to unexpected new guests underfoot — and they have their own ideas about who should be in charge.
4391
Carla Cope (05:30)
Aileen McCormack
U.S.A.
Follow Carla through the city as she looks back on all she has lost during the tragedy of 9/11, while grappling with the uncertainty of her future.
4180
A Man in the Attic (07:25)
Ali Imran Zaidi
U.S.A.
An American Muslim ponders, discusses and ruminates on his position in America, and the decline of his people in western civilization.
4089
Esperando (06:30)
Michael Flores
U.S.A.
An expectant mother illegally crosses the US-Mexico border, only to find that life on the other side isn’t what she had hoped for.
4355
Trigger Effect (24:40)
Tim Gordon
U.S.A.
Follow a government official who is conflicted about how best to protect his people, and a young boy who finds himself caught up in the random violence that plagues the city.
4438
S.V.A.N. (17:13)
Caleb Stewart
U.S.A.
Canadians activist are out to Stop Vegetable Abortion Now (S.V.A.N.). Follow them through their first day of action on Capitol Hill.
4517
The Job (03:11)
Jonathan Browning
U.S.A.
The corporate world is ruthless. Do you have what it takes to land the job?
4392
Do You Have A Minute? (04:50)
Erik Gernand
U.S.A.
Conservative Christian George and liberal feminist Liz are sidewalk activists who find that they might actually have something in common. But can love overcome their differences?
HD Showcase A — 9/13/07 at 4:00pm, 9/14/07 at 9:00pm, 9/15/07 at 3:00pm (back to top) - Buy Tickets
4372
Being Boston (05:48)
Justin Drape
Australia
After his girlfriend unexpectedly dumps him, Jeff finds solace in a puppy named Boston. Through the dog’s eyes, they both learn about the highs and lows of being human.
4182
Julie and the Clown (15:17)
Stephanie Sellars
U.S.A.
Ignoring her therapist’s admonitions, Julie, a coulrophobic art teacher, pursues a romantic relationship with a clown, thereby forcing her to overcome her fear.
4438
S.V.A.N. (17:13)
Caleb Stewart
U.S.A.
Canadians activist are out to Stop Vegetable Abortion Now (S.V.A.N.). Follow them through their first day of action on Capitol Hill.
4299
The Battle of Cable Street (08:00)
Yoav Segal
United Kingdom
A young boy is taken inside the magical world of his own sketchbook by his grandfather, and shown what it was like when Oswald Mosley’s black shirt fascists attempted to march through the East End of London.
4274
Forgiveness (09:00)
Tara Fitzpatrick
Ireland
As a leading republican prisoner is lead to the gallows, his son must learn to grant forgiveness to the executioners.
4517
The Job (03:11)
Jonathan Browning
U.S.A.
The corporate world is ruthless. Do you have what it takes to land the job?
4236
Santa Teresa (16:50)
Brenda Zuniga
U.S.A.
On Day of the Dead, Ana decides that the easiest way to deal with her father’s death is by ignoring it. As she fights her way through the crowded streets of East LA, the spirits come to life to lead her back to her father and herself.
4079
The Fifth (14:00)
Ryan Levin
U.S.A.
Poker night. Four best friends have invited a fifth player to join them. Will the new guy survive the game?
4564
The Kumbio Takedown (07:01)
Barry Gribble
U.S.A.
Two detectives work through the question of sexual attraction in the workplace and in their friendship while pursuing a murderer.
4414
Untitled Film, No. 9 (05:23)
Sean Murphy
U.S.A.
A lyrical pop reflection that reveals the secrets of love and loss, God and the universe, and the meaning of life.
4120
The Wine Bar (11:30)
Christian Remde
U.S.A.
When blue-collar Henry orders a beer in a snooty wine bar, he offends everyone and has to defend himself and the woman sitting next to him
HD Showcase B — 9/13/07 at 7:00pm, 9/14/07 at 4:00pm, 9/15/07 at 9:00pm (back to top) - Buy Tickets
4037
The Safety of Others (10:59)
Jenni Tooley
U.S.A.
Enjoy a margarita during happy hour as a corporate cog rides an emotional roller coaster that explores the boundaries of bitterness, self-flagellation, love and acceptance.
4177
He Lives (16:46)
Tyler Massey
U.S.A.
In a world where freedom of speech and expression are outlawed, one man finds hope and a reason to live through art.
4214
Martial Artsy (05:00)
Kiyong Kim
U.S.A.
A talented art student sees a flyer for an art competition, complete with large cash award. On arriving at the contest, he learns the true nature of competition.
4530
Hearts of Glass (20:00)
Vincent Gaines
U.S.A.
Witness DC-based glass artist Tim Tate’s intense work in an unfolding story of discovery, healing and memory.
4095
Sweet Dreams (05:53)
Irin Evers
U.S.A.
What if your dreams just slid away? A modern fable of loss, fear, and ultimately, acceptance.
4072
Wooden Soul (11:00)
Rehana Rose
United Kingdom
Amber’s woodwork project helps her cope with the impending death of her father. The manner by which she deals with her grief is charming to some, yet shocking to others.
4563
The World’s Greatest Detective (07:06)
Kevin Good
U.S.A.
Detective Bilks is clueless and lost in thoughts of dames, drink and deception. Can he solve a new case? Does he even know what the case is?
4356
4 Conversations about Love (14:20)
Maria Goyal
United Kingdom
Four people … four conversations … four lives changed …
4412
Maestro Percival (05:30)
David Butler
U.S.A.
A Photographer hopes to hit the big time by photographing a famous violinist for his new album cover. The assignment proves somewhat complicated after reports of the violinist’s death.
4341
The O Word (08:20)
Alan Lock
Australia
The mother-of-the-bride locks her daughter in the living room to prevent her from making the biggest mistake of her.
Shorts Screening #1 — 9/13/07 at 7:00pm (back to top) - Buy Tickets
4392
Do You Have A Minute? (04:50)
Erik Gernand
U.S.A.
Conservative Christian George and liberal feminist Liz are sidewalk activists who find that they might actually have something in common. But can love overcome their differences?
4407
Soft (14:05)
Simon Ellis
United Kingdom
In order to preserve his fragile sense of masculinity, a father is forced to deal with problems that he hasn’t had to face since leaving school.
4052
When I am on the Moon (02:22)
Joseph Hicks
U.S.A.
There were robots everywhere. Really.
4138
Missed Connections (07:45)
Jes Therkelsen
U.S.A.
Ever wondered about the places you never went to? The friends you never got a chance to know? The love you never made the effort to discover?
4448
Shuteye Hotel (07:00)
Bill Plympton
U.S.A.
As police investigate gruesome murders at a run-down hotel, they become victims of an evil force.
4370
Knife Shift (13:50)
Jim Hudson
New Zealand
Welcome to Room 110: Check in with your luggage; check out in a body bag.
4094
Robin Williams Has No Top Lip (02:30)
Paul Haberov
United Arab Emirates
What begins as a light-hearted bit of eavesdropping turns bad for two single guys.
4180
A Man in the Attic (07:25)
Ali Imran Zaidi
U.S.A.
An American Muslim ponders, discusses and ruminates on his position in America, and the decline of his people in western civilization.
4113
The Run (01:35)
Shawn Costa
U.S.A.
Jack’s life is turned upside down when a shadowy figure begins running after him, yelling terrible screams of agony.
4479
The Little Gorilla (12:00)
Harry Kellerman
U.S.A.
Beneath the looming NYC skyscrapers, and in the shadows of an older brother, the Little Gorilla must unchain the King Kong within.
4010
Public Art, Private Parts (05:38)
Brandon Bloch
U.S.A.
When law firm tenants of the building demanded the removal of Ming Yi Sung’s unique crochet sculptures, she responded with a creative compromise that drew media attention and won the praise of artists and knitters throughout the country.
4384
The Barrows (10:00)
Grace Cross
Australia
No matter how dark their pasts, Mr. and Mrs. Barrow share a bond no walls, or even mortality, can break.
4074
Fortune Hunters (20:00)
Thom Harp
U.S.A.
When a writer at a fortune cookie factory, accidentally sends a love letter intended for his ex-girlfriend to the printing press, every cookie at every restaurant reveals a piece of his broken heart.
Shorts Screening #2 — 9/14/07 at 4:00pm (back to top) - Buy Tickets
4121
Chinese Dumplings (07:59)
Michelle Hung
U.S.A.
Like so many kids, two sisters would rather be playing outside after school than practicing violin in their living room.
4476
415 M Street (08:10)
Stephanie Slewka
U.S.A.
The unique history of a house that has been a home, a refuge for the elderly and a place of worship for Jews, Christians and gays, lesbians and transgendered.
4301
The Bleeder (12:52)
Ian Cook
U.S.A.
A classic tale of good versus evil, of seeking revenge against a menacing older brother and his friends, all set in the epic battlefield of a twelve-year-old boy’s imagination.
4391
Carla Cope (05:30)
Aileen McCormack
U.S.A.
Follow Carla through the city as she looks back on all she has lost during the tragedy of 9/11, while grappling with the uncertainty of her future.
4135
Loman’s Tale (05:50)
Peter Bruenner
U.S.A.
Loman’s drawings follows Lucia from the dark woods to his heart as he increasingly blurs the line between his imagination and reality.
4517
The Job (03:11)
Jonathan Browning
U.S.A.
The corporate world is ruthless. Do you have what it takes to land the job?
4332
Quiet (16:00)
Alejandro Rodriguez
U.S.A.
A young widow wakes up on her moving day to strange events in her apartment building as bizarre noises escalate and affect her sanity.
4214
Martial Artsy (05:00)
Kiyong Kim
U.S.A.
A talented art student sees a flyer for an art competition, complete with large cash award. On arriving at the contest, he learns the true nature of competition.
4202
Rumbero (09:30)
Din Altit
U.S.A.
A father and son are given a second chance to reconcile their differences. When they are abruptly interrupted, only his mother can help him see the truth.
4229
Hidden Faces (07:21)
Lucie Rouche
France
In cold and inhuman world of the future, a lonely young woman tries to connect with other people.
4362
Sunday Afternoon (13:00)
Gaia Adducchio
Italy
A young woman and her brother sit on a sofa in the middle of a lake to sing an old lullaby for a recently departed loved one.
4015
The Hitchhiker (14:21)
Jason Goode
Canada
A beleaguered hitchhiker discovers that getting a ride from the generous woman may require more than he’d bargained for.
Shorts Screening #3 — 9/14/07 at 9:00pm (back to top) - Buy Tickets
4449
When I Grow Up (06:40)
Michelle Meeker
U.S.A.
The juxtaposition of the boundless ambition of youthful expectations with the unpredictable, and sometimes tragic realities we end up living.
4089
Esperando (06:30)
Michael Flores
U.S.A.
An expectant mother illegally crosses the US-Mexico border, only to find that life on the other side isn’t what she had hoped for.
4022
Can I Kick It? (07:11)
Gabe Uhr
U.S.A.
And you thought kickball was for the elementary school playground.
4378
Feeding (11:45)
James Arnall
U.S.A.
When a neglected homemaker lavishes her affections on her garbage disposal, and bizarre relationship blossoms.
4181
Paper (01:56)
Elliot Blanchard
U.S.A.
A man wakes up to unexpected new guests underfoot — and they have their own ideas about who should be in charge.
4160
Palweiser Label (10:09)
Brad Wilke
U.S.A.
After having his ‘big break’ unceremoniously snatched from him, a young filmmaker decides to unleash his unique creative vision on an unsuspecting (and culturally ignorant) corporation.
4209
signage (13:00)
Rick Hammerly
U.S.A.
A chance encounter with a young hearing-impaired man forces a 41 year-old to face his ambiguous future in today’s youth-obsessed gay world.
4237
Lesson 5 (04:55)
Stephen Carr
U.S.A.
A rotten date can ruin a great meal.
4258
2 in the AM PM (07:30)
JG Quintel
U.S.A.
What happens when two teenagers are left alone to run a gas station on Halloween night?
4517
The Job (03:11)
Jonathan Browning
U.S.A.
The corporate world is ruthless. Do you have what it takes to land the job?
4456
Big Dumb F**k (03:08)
Dean Hamer
U.S.A.
Award-winning spoken-word artist Rhonda L Taylor elucidates her criteria for an ideal male companion.
4446
The Money Shot (11:37)
Chip Franklin
U.S.A.
After Wendy discovers her boyfriend ‘s adult movie while cleaning up, she sits him down to find out what happens after the money shot.
4094
Robin Williams Has No Top Lip (02:30)
Paul Haberov
United Arab Emirates
What begins as a light-hearted bit of eavesdropping turns bad for two single guys.
4113
The Run (01:35)
Shawn Costa
U.S.A.
Jack’s life is turned upside down when a shadowy figure begins running after him, yelling terrible screams of agony.
4001
Partially True Tales of High Adventure! (11:58)
Murphy Gilson
U.S.A.
To keep his Hollywood dream alive, Charlie must rely on the gifts of every mid-western kid: a love of booze and the ability to tell outrageously wild tall-tales.
Free Family Show — 9/15/07 at 1:00pm (back to top)
4121
Chinese Dumplings (07:59)
Michelle Hung
U.S.A.
Like so many kids, two sisters would rather be playing outside after school than practicing violin in their living room.
4449
When I Grow Up (06:40)
Michelle Meeker
U.S.A.
The juxtaposition of the boundless ambition of youthful expectations with the unpredictable, and sometimes tragic realities we end up living.
4050
Jim Voltz, Whistler (07:29)
Kate Schuler
U.S.A.
Jim Voltz collects memorabilia about human whistling.
4321
20 mil (15:00)
Maria Gamboa
Colombia
When two 7 year-old best friends sell cookies on the school bus, they must learn to trust one another in ways they never thought.
4052
When I am on the Moon (02:22)
Joseph Hicks
U.S.A.
There were robots everywhere. Really.
4405
Some Assembly Required (09:55)
Angela Snow
U.S.A.
After the loss of their mother, a brother and sister struggle to reconnect with their absent inventor father, who chooses to cope with the situation in a peculiar manner.
4409
Tripe and Onions (06:50)
Morton Szirmai
Hungary
Two men at a take-out snack bar learn to understand each other without words.
4387
The Old Tee (04:39)
Brian Morrison
U.S.A.
Follow a young man as he attempt to find that personal something from his younger days.
4479
The Little Gorilla (12:00)
Harry Kellerman
U.S.A.
Beneath the looming NYC skyscrapers, and in the shadows of an older brother, the Little Gorilla must unchain the King Kong within.
4134
The Planning Lady (08:15)
Ian Bonner
U.S.A.
The Elementary school guidance counselor wants 7 year-old Candace to plan out her career. Is it ever too early to start planning?
Shorts Screening #4 — 9/15/07 at 3:00pm (back to top) - Buy Tickets
4022
Can I Kick It? (07:11)
Gabe Uhr
U.S.A.
And you thought kickball was for the elementary school playground.
4064
Go My Way (19:00)
Dan Turner
United Kingdom
A young woman sets off across North Wales on a wheelchair adventure after discovering she has a week to live.
4054
The Collector (05:04)
John Powers
U.S.A.
Ever wonder what your tools do when the shed door closes?
4318
Dorchester Street (09:30)
Sarah Lazarovic
Canada
A gang of Montreal characters reminisce about a storied street where they spent much of their younger life.
4241
Good Night, Sleep Tight (05:22)
Laurynas Navidauskas
Canada
Being a child can be dangerous, especially if you have something an evil witch wants.
4126
Warlord (12:00)
David Garrett
U.S.A.
An enraged 10-year-old boy lashes out at the hypocrisies around him, then breaks free from society and flees into the wilderness to start a tribe of his own.
4550
Roskosmos (17:30)
Romulo Alejandro
U.S.A.
In the late 1960’s two Russian Cosmonauts on a secret space flight experience massive failure during their reentry to Earth.
4245
Sunshine Bob (03:07)
Josh Lind
U.S.A.
The world of Sunshine Bob could be a brighter one, were he only able to gain control; To try a little harder. To think a little smarter.
4453
Commited (05:28)
Courtney Silberberg
U.S.A.
Two assistants orchestrate the departure of their eccentric and demanding boss for a gig in Las Vegas.
4226
Truth Or Dare (06:24)
Vee Vitanza
U.S.A.
Best friends are on a mission to spy on a topless sunbather. Tired of waiting, one of them dares the other to approach her.
4062
Blue (03:00)
Elif Isikozlu
Balanced on the brink, ‘betwixt and between’, what happens within a specific moment, within the threshold between silence and sound.
4372
Being Boston (05:48)
Tamar Crane
Australia
After his girlfriend unexpectedly dumps him, Jeff finds solace in a puppy named Boston. Through the dog’s eyes, they both learn about the highs and lows of being human.
Shorts Screening #5 — 9/15/07 at 6:00pm (back to top) - Buy Tickets
4449
When I Grow Up (06:40)
Michelle Meeker
U.S.A.
The juxtaposition of the boundless ambition of youthful expectations with the unpredictable, and sometimes tragic realities we end up living.
4355
Trigger Effect (24:40)
Tim Gordon
U.S.A.
Follow a government official who is conflicted about how best to protect his people, and a young boy who finds himself caught up in the random violence that plagues the city.
4186
Fast Love (03:05)
Josh Flowers
U.S.A.
Getting past the mechanical facades of the fast food industry and discover what drives its workers.
4228
Girls Room (09:44)
Maria Gigante
U.S.A.
A young girl’s horrific trip to the school bathroom results in an unexpected friendship.
4403
Barberin’ (07:24)
Ben Crosbie
U.S.A.
A day in the life of a Washington DC barbershop.
4113
The Run (01:35)
Shawn Costa
U.S.A.
Jack’s life is turned upside down when a shadowy figure begins running after him, yelling terrible screams of agony.
4366
Glimpse (08:49)
Dustin Grella
U.S.A.
A study of the life of painter Willem de Kooning and a stream of consciousness narrative concerning the impermanence of life.
4181
Paper (01:56)
Elliot Blanchard
U.S.A.
A man wakes up to unexpected new guests underfoot — and they have their own ideas about who should be in charge.
4354
Personal Spectator (14:30)
Emmanuel Jespers
Belgium
Do you feel like you’re transparent and your life goes along without anyone else taking notice? You need someone to watch you.
4297
Push
Lori Slai
U.S.A.
Afraid of losing his family, a man has no choice but to repay his debt to an old friend by participating in am unthinkable task.
4517
The Job (03:11)
Jonathan Browning
U.S.A.
The corporate world is ruthless. Do you have what it takes to land the job?
4341
The O Word (08:20)
Alan Lock
Australia
The mother-of-the-bride locks her daughter in the living room to prevent her from making the biggest mistake of her.
Shorts Screening #6 — 9/15/07 at 9:00pm (back to top) - Buy Tickets
4565
Angst Barbie (05:17)
Barry Gribble
U.S.A.
Barbie has an existential crisis.
4118
Pop Foul (19:30)
Moon Molson
U.S.A.
A boy sees his father take a beating from a local thug, and soon finds himself tangled in his parents’ confusing power plays of deceit, pride, punishment, and betrayal.
4159
TTY (05:30)
Brad Wilke
U.S.A.
With his wife away at a conference, a lonely husband puts new technology to an old-fashioned use … but how far can he trust the relay man?
4333
Ange (15:56)
Nikolas List
Belgium
A doll repairman discovers a girl born without a spine and thus condemned to spend her life in a steel scaffolding. Upset and confused, he must confront the voices that haunt him day and night.
4447
The Tapes of My Father (05:00)
Rob Parrish
U.S.A.
In releasing films made by his father, one filmmaker hopes to come to to terms with a part of his father he never knew.
4006
Dad (08:00)
Daniel Mulloy
United Kingdom
A husband and wife remain sexually active in later life to the disgust of their son. But who is it that has the problem?
4230
Smiling Addiction (04:00)
Brandon McCormick
U.S.A.
The pursuit of happiness…and self-medication.
4321
20 mil (15:00)
Maria Gamboa
Colombia
When two 7 year-old best friends sell cookies on the school bus, they must learn to trust one another in ways they never thought.
4309
Coffeeeee (04:20)
??? Nolan
Canada
Things go from bad to worse as something as simple as getting a cup of coffee unexpectedly becomes a test of self control.
4544
Glass, Concrete, and Stone (11:30)
Doug Nicholas
U.S.A.
When these three elements come together — or are blasted apart — the landscape of the city, and the mind are altered.
4240
The Mime (10:14)
Paul Hardart and Alexandra Dell
U.S.A.
After being dumped, a full-time mime must take his life, and his heart, into his own hands.
4120
The Wine Bar (11:30)
Christian Remde
U.S.A.
When blue-collar Henry orders a beer in a snooty wine bar, he offends everyone and has to defend himself and the woman sitting next to him
Live Script Readings — 9/15/07 at 6:00pm (back to top) - Buy Tickets
Pray
Ian Grody, USA
When a Hasidic Rabbi commits a brutal crime, the only one who can help him is his estranged son, who abandoned the faith as a teenager. Will his son harbor him to safety or harbor resentment for the past?
The Spinach Inquisition
Dia Hancock, USA
A businessman confronts his co-workers when he discovers that a piece of spinach stuck on his teeth might have ruined his perfect presentation to a new client.
Portions
Susan Hebert, USA
A teenager dodges her own issues by taking up those of her little sister, who struggles with her weight.
Camera Obscura
Kiyong Kim, USA
A couple’s long drive home turns into a nightmare when a found camera exposes their upcoming ordeal.
Birds
Mark Betancourt, USA
An elderly couple rediscover each other in the midst of his worsening feebleness.
Satan’s Delight
Robert Blumenthal, USA
When Satan applies for a construction permit, will the town elders concede to his request for a sunny breakfast nook.
The Man on the Train
Timothy Dunham, USA
A suicidal businessman is saved by his encounter with a friendly train station agent.