A Selection of Short Films Packaged by Theme
Shorts Package
True Stories
79 minutes
Film Premieres
Filmmakers in Attendance
Something hits different when you read those infamous words: “based on a true story.” From the sunbaked farmlands of Southwest Florida to the icy waters of Lake Michigan, meet some of today’s real-life heroes!
Swimming Through
The Face of Immokalee
In Cod We Trust
The Orchestra Chuck Built
Funny Not Funny
Friday, October 27, 8:30pm
Saturday, October 28, 10:45am
Shorts Package
Family Affair
81 minutes
Film Premieres
Filmmakers in Attendance
There’s no drama like family drama. Our families have the power to profoundly shape us — for better or for worse. From fathers and sons to birds and their precious eggs, this package covers it all.
Not the Same Clarence
Boom
Nisei
A Moment for Glory
Shadow Brother Sunday
Saturday, October 28, 7:15pm
Sunday, October 29, 2:15pm
Shorts Package
Journeys
88 minutes
Film Premieres
Filmmakers in Attendance
Sometimes, we choose to embark on a journey. And sometimes, life decides to take us for a whirl. Will the winsome characters in this package of short films get to where they need to go?
The Old Young Crow
The Lost Couriers
In Wonderland
Soldiers
I Am What You Imagine
To My Father
Friday, October 27, 11:15am
Saturday, October 28, 1pm
Shorts Package
Viewpoints
77 minutes
Film Premieres
Filmmakers in Attendance
Looking through a new lens can totally alter your feelings or opinions. Filmmakers can prompt these shifts with artful scripts and the gentle nudge of cinematography. Come see what these filmmakers have to show you!
Closing Dynasty
They Grow Up So Fast
Pickled Herring
Sandpaper
Saturday, October 28, 7:30pm
Sunday, October 29, 11:45am
Shorts Package
Unexpected Outcomes
84 minutes
Film Premieres
Filmmakers in Attendance
The element of surprise is one of every filmmaker’s favorite tools. A perfect twist can prompt laughter, drama or even fear. From weird to whimsical, these are some of our favorite shorts with unexpected outcomes.
Mystic Tiger
Autumn Leaves
Infraction
FairPlay
Poof
The Father, the Son and the Rav Kalmenson
Friday, October 27, 1pm
Saturday, October 28, 4pm
Shorts Package
Student Filmmaker Showcase
76 minutes
Film Premieres
The student filmmakers today are the Hollywood stars of tomorrow! Tap into the boundless creativity of the next generation’s cinematic endeavors.
K-12 Division
Memento Mori
College/University Division
Farewell
Shelter
Proposal
SAR
Cubicle
Dandelion
Saturday, October 28, 2:15pm