Money, Money, Money. The root of all evil but also makes the world go round. Struggling for money seems to be a universal theme these days and it really hits home in these films from around the world. <a href="http://www.jwadesign.com/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.ciffcalgary.ca/assets/Sponsors/Banners/e65a702925/Jerilyn-Wright-_-Associates_TileAd.jpg" width="350" style="max-width: 100%;"></a><a href="https://www.connectfirstcu.com/en" target="_blank"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/eventive-static/43b989d730b2d3e76dba4183961b08d8.jpg" width="347" style="max-width: 100%;"></a>

A reflective hitman from New York City travels to a small town where he is confronted with an artifact from his past that forces him to re-examine his profession and his personal history. Based on the best-selling "Hit Man" book series by Grand Master of mystery, Lawrence Block. Starring Richard Kind (BOMBSHELL, ARGO), Karen Allen (A STAGE OF TWILIGHT, CIFF 2022), William Sadler (A STAGE OF TWILIGHT, CIFF 2022), and Peter Reigert (THE MASK, LOCAL HERO). <a href="https://ciff2023.eventive.org/schedule/64dac0f5142fa2002ca60e84" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HIT MAN: SECRETS OF LIES will be screened as a part of the SHORTS: CASH RULES EVERYTHING AROUND ME package.</a>

HIT MAN: SECRETS OF LIES

A reflective hitman from New York travels to a small town where he is confronted with an artifact from his past that forces him to re-examine his profession...

One hectic morning, a young mother attempts to navigate the New York City subway to get her baby to daycare on time. <a href="https://ciff2023.eventive.org/schedule/64dac0f5142fa2002ca60e84" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SIMONE will be screened as a part of the SHORTS: CASH RULES EVERYTHING AROUND ME package.</a>

SIMONE

A young mother navigates the New York City subway system in order to get her baby to daycare on time.

Alice is 27 years old today. She feels suffocated by her life in Budapest as, due to economic hardship, she still lives with her parents and an annoying younger brother. Alice finds emotional release from her drab daily life by escaping into a dream world of erotic fantasy. One night, after attending a psychedelic party on a factory roof, she is involved in a serious, drunken bike accident. Will this incident be the catalyst for making changes in her life? Winner of the Short Film Palme d'Or at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, 27 is a vibrant look at the tough decisions today's young adults face. Captured with vibrant colours and exquisite animation, 27 is a moody exploration of female sexuality and imagination. <a href="https://ciff2023.eventive.org/schedule/64dac0f5142fa2002ca60e84" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">27 will be screened as a part of the SHORTS: CASH RULES EVERYTHING AROUND ME package.</a>

English

27-year-old Alice is still living at home with her parents and feeling a bit suffocated. But her highly-active fantasy life offers a sweet escape.

Queenie, a precocious seven-year-old, brims with confidence and swagger. She fearlessly scours the subways and streets of New York searching for ways to make a dollar. From basketball charity schemes to peddling roses, Queenie is relentless and unstoppable. As we follow a day in her life, we ultimately wonder what Queenie's true intentions are and why this little girl is working so hard on a school day. <a href="https://ciff2023.eventive.org/schedule/64dac0f5142fa2002ca60e84" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CLOSING DYNASTY will be screened as a part of the SHORTS: CASH RULES EVERYTHING AROUND ME package.</a>

CLOSING DYNASTY

On a school day, a seven-year-old hustles strangers for money on the streets of New York City.

Okem works as a janitor at a university, wiping the grime off bathroom windows day in and day out. It's a job he does to support his ailing mother in Nigeria, who desperately relies on his meagre earnings. On a seemingly unimportant day, he receives a call that his mother has been kidnapped and is being ransomed for an absurd sum. After exhausting all options, Okem turns to a fellow Nigerian, Professor Nnadi, who is in a much more prestigious position. <a href="https://ciff2023.eventive.org/schedule/64dac0f5142fa2002ca60e84" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">OKEM will be screened as a part of the SHORTS: CASH RULES EVERYTHING AROUND ME package.</a> Director Joshua Okwuosa, Producer Liz Kraushaar, and Cinematographer Kai Dickson will be in attendance at the September 23 screening.

OKEM

Okem, a Nigerian immigrant, is faced with his worst nightmare when he receives a call from home.

A down-on-his-luck musician returns home on the day of his younger brother’s movie premiere to steal his computer and sell it to the paparazzi. Alden Ehrenreich's directorial debut is a layered family drama revolving around celebrity and sibling rivalry. By subverting expectations and casting Ehrenreich in the non-celebrity role, the film succeeds in adding levels of empathy to all members of a family. <a href="https://ciff2023.eventive.org/schedule/64dac0f5142fa2002ca60e84" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SHADOW BROTHER SUNDAY will be screened as a part of the SHORTS: CASH RULES EVERYTHING AROUND ME package.</a> ﻿Producer Natalie Metzger will be in attendance at the September 23 screening.

SHADOW BROTHER SUNDAY

A down-on-his-luck musician returns home on the day of his younger brother’s movie premiere to steal his computer and sell it to the paparazzi.

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