Intro - Shorts 7 Paired with Features

This exhilarating short speeds through 3,475 masks from Japanese Noh theater to medical masks to political figures with a pulsating score, exhibiting the dynamism of what we design and wear on our faces.

Beyond Noh

A filmmaking duo considers their decision to bring a child into the world while profiling the Holistic Life Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded by three young men who strive to make a difference in the lives of inner-city youth, the foundation provides yoga, music, mindfulness and self-care techniques to their community. This beautiful and inspirational short film challenges viewers to consider how we provide our children with the tools to live and thrive.

The Difference

On a thriving insect farm in the small town of LaBelle, Florida, four complex women from distinctly different backgrounds all come together to raise and produce hundreds of thousands of roaches, crickets, and superworms in this warm, relaxed portrait of womanhood and work.

Bug Farm

Warm hues and bold figures animate the legend of Waikiki Beach in this vivid short. Long ago, foreign spirits with immense healing powers traveled to Hawaii and transferred themselves into boulders erected on the seashore. Hundreds of years later, the stones are caged and neglected but their origin is not forgotten.&nbsp;

Kapaemahu

Michael has taken a single celluloid photograph every day for the past 23 years. He catalogues these images and they remain his most prized possessions. As he faces potential memory loss, he wonders who this work is for and what will become of these photographs.

Viewfinder

An animated documentary exploring the extreme stigma Korea places on divorce. It captures a candid conversation between a single mother and her daughter discussing the patriarchal society's impact on "fatherless" families. Each facing unique challenges, they share distinct perspectives that broaden their mutual understanding.

Tiger and Ox

Extreme cyclists are familiar with the concept of falling – the rush, the crash, and the feeling of weightlessness. Each has an epic tale of a plummet to earth. Listen as athletes discuss the feeling of falling both physically and emotionally while showcasing their sport.

On Falling

Ukraine’s answer to Muscle Beach is a Soviet-era scrap metal gym known as Kachalka, one of the most hardcore gyms in the region. A far cry from the slick, expensive workout facilities widely used today, this lo-fi wonder offers a lovely antidote to modern consumption.

Kachalka

Mysterious and beguiling, this methodical study of process follows Canadian couple John and Nancy Little as they take an assortment of illegal firearms confiscated by the police and melt them down in an effort toward gun control, often repurposing these metals for unexpected creative use.

Gun Killers

This short film features Nuxalk Radio, a station keeping the Nuxalkmc language alive by broadcasting directly into people’s homes. Building community resources and language skills, the channel is an educational center and performance hall for sustaining the culture and values in Bella Coola, British Columbia.

Nuxalk Radio

11-year old Aedan prepares for his first solo ballet competition, full of blossoming drive, while seasoned ballet professionals reflect on their own transformative journeys with ballet. Together, they process the challenges and rewards of this demanding art form.

Downstage

Get a front-row seat at Drag Queen Story Hour, story time reimagined with readings by drag queens. Dramatic narrations of children's stories intermingled with sequin, glitter, and feathers, inspiring reading while promoting diversity and self-love. Not without controversy, organizers deny pushing ideology but encourage inclusivity.&nbsp;

Tall Tales with True Queens

Decades of logging have drastically changed the landscape and lifestyle of those who call the Solomon Islands home. Now, the last untouched forest of the country is at risk of being lost. With rich images and a kaleidoscope of local perspectives, this stunning film explores the symbiotic relationships between indigenous communities and local fauna in a disappearing world.&nbsp;

Sky Aelans

On January 20th the first Covid-19 case was diagnosed in the United States; today those numbers have ballooned with millions infected and hundreds of thousands dead. This film follows three brave doctors working to save lives during the first wave of the outbreak. Using intimate video diaries, Pandemic 19 encapsulates the historic times in which we live.&nbsp;

Pandemic 19 - World Premiere

Profiles the unlikely friendship between Mohamedou Ould Salahi, a Guantanamo Bay detainee suspected of terrorism, and Steve Wood, his last assigned guard. This portrait of an unlikely friendship proves that we can find common ground by focusing on our shared humanity.

My Brother's Keeper

A woman recounts her trauma after marrying an abusive man. Speaking over home videos and images of a happy domestic life, Mother reveals the truth behind her years of silence. A loving tribute from the filmmaker to his mother, this deeply personal portrait honors the strength and resilience of survivors.&nbsp;

Mommy's Nightmare - World Premiere

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Shorts Program 7: Shorts Paired with Features

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