Hobnobben Film Festival: VIRTUAL

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8 films in package
Aloha Means I Love You
Clara and Bertie have been friends for nearly 60 years, but when Clara wants to add a new man into the mix, Bertie's devotion to her friend is tested.
Beverly Shores
It's summer 2020, and two high school buddies are reconnecting for a little petty crime and camping. Over the course of the hazy Midwestern hang, their bond is tested.
City of Dreamz
City of Dreamz follows four Black art students telling stories of community, divine intervention, and the artistry that led them to this very moment...smoking weed in a cramped NYC apartment trying not to get caught.
For Genesis
Through shared memories and personal mementos, a group of friends find solace, celebrating their bond and the life of their late friend Genesis.
Lucia & Nicole
On the cusp of adulthood Lucia finds her childhood friend Nicole living on the street. Houseless after coming out, Lucia's mother Ximena invites her into their home.
Play Date
Matt tries to reconnect with his first love while fighting his own insecurities about their past.
South Shore
During their last trip to the lake, David, Michael, and Phillips' annual tradition drives them apart, until a car accident, a raft, and a jetski bring them back together.
The Voicenote
A woman sends a voicenote to a friend she has been meaning to reach out to. As we follow the journey of the message, we see her friend descending into crisis. We can only hope that she gets the message before it's too late, be it this world or the next.
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Your chosen family leaves a lasting impact, whether you’ve known them since childhood, through work, or college - the connections leave a lasting mark. The eight shorts in this block explore friendship through the years and what it can mean to be truly seen and loved by others.

On the cusp of adulthood Lucia finds her childhood friend Nicole living on the street. Houseless after coming out, Lucia's mother Ximena invites her into their home. However, Nicole's re-appearance into their lives raises questions about their own daughter's identity and how to respond to Lucia and Nicole's re-connection.

  • Runtime
    0:09:59
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States, United States
  • Genre
    Romance, Drama
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  • Director
    Marlene Emilia Rios
  • Screenwriter
    Marlene Emilia Rios
  • Producer
    Marlene Emilia Rios, Aroonsri Khamsamran, Samantha Gordon, Garrett Smith, Brian May
  • Filmmaker
    Director of Photography: Garrett Smith; Sound Design: Tyler Meyers; Composer: Gaiazzura Moreno-Meldru
  • Cast
    Romance Suarez, Claudia Levis, Lissette Nichols, David Arturo S√°nchez
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