Indy Shorts International Film Festival

Better Together

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8 films in package
Better Together
From prison inmates to puzzle enthusiasts, profound human connections are forged by unforeseen circumstances and unlikely places.
Morning
A couple seek to find solace in the aftermath of a domestic tragedy.
Classroom 4
"Classroom 4" follows a course taught inside a prison, involving students from a nearby college and incarcerated students, about the history of crime and punishment in the U.S.
Dream Car Wash
"Dream Car Wash" follows Sara, an Iranian-Italian immigrant in London, through her daily struggle at a car wash. Amidst mundane routines and fleeting encounters, Sara's inner dream of becoming a professional dancer yearns for expression.
A Film in Another Language
An immigrant unable to speak the local language, Mya works as a dishwasher in a busy restaurant. After finding a homeless man in need of medical assistance, a miscommunication with a police officer leads to a series of strenuous situations. The entire film is spoken in a fictitious language.
Livestreams with GrandmaPuzzles
A life-long hobby becomes a lifeline for an unexpected Twitch streamer.
Camp Widow
An immersion into a weekend gathering of “widows”–people of all ages, genders and orientations–this glimpse of a grieving community is by turns devastating and unexpectedly funny.
Mildred 4 a Million
A gregarious great-grandmother who desperately wants to connect with her tablet-obsessed great-granddaughter sets out to get a million followers on TikTok. Starring TV legend Marla Gibbs, this poignant comedy explores human connection across generations in the age of tech addiction.
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From prison inmates to puzzle enthusiasts, profound human connections are forged by unforeseen circumstances and unlikely places.

"Dream Car Wash" follows Sara, an Iranian-Italian immigrant in London, through her daily struggle at a car wash. Amidst mundane routines and fleeting encounters, Sara's inner dream of becoming a professional dancer yearns for expression.


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  • Year
    2024
  • Runtime
    13 minutes
  • Language
    English, Persian, Italian
  • Country
    United Kingdom
  • Premiere
    Midwest Premiere
  • Genre
    Middle Eastern, Drama, Arts/Culture
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Director
    Edoardo Brighenti
  • Screenwriter
    Edoardo Brighenti
  • Producer
    Fozia O'Dowd
  • Executive Producer
    Tinge Krishnan
  • Cast
    Isabella Nefar, Nabil Elouahabi, Valentina Arena
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