Category Archives: Showcase 1

Long Story Short

Posted on June 30, 2011 by DCShorts

A self-loathing actor falls hard for a charming and statuesque free spirit.

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The Man In 813

Posted on June 30, 2011 by DCShorts

The mundane, weird, unexplainable and sometimes disturbing occurrences over 24 hours in an apartment building.   Winner, DC Shorts 2011 Outstanding Local Film Award

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After-School Special

Posted on June 30, 2011 by DCShorts

A seemingly innocent school teacher spurns a potential suitor in a film written by playwright Neil LaBute.

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A Menina Espantalho (The Scarecrow Girl)

Posted on June 30, 2011 by DCShorts

Denied the opportunity to go to school, Luzia creatively learns to read on her own.   Winner, DC Shorts 2011 Audience Favorite Award

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Spiral Transition

Posted on June 30, 2011 by DCShorts

A filmmaker’s relationship with his mother evolves as he transitions genders.

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Pizzangrillo (Lighthearted Boy)

Posted on June 30, 2011 by DCShorts

Luca finds out about his grandfather’s intention to drive off a cliff and decides to furtively follow him.

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She Was the One

Posted on June 30, 2011 by DCShorts

Memories of a loved one killed by the falling World Trade Center.

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Frienemies

Posted on June 30, 2011 by DCShorts

A high school sexting scandal puts a childhood friendship to the test.

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La Línea (The Line)

Posted on June 30, 2011 by DCShorts

Crossing the Mexican border in the trunk of a car, Alejandro must face what he had hoped to leave behind.

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