Local Sightings Film Festival 2023

I'm Still Here

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5 films in package
For Roy
Inspired by true events, an imaginative girl attempts to fold a thousand cranes as she learns to lose her father during his final days in the hospice.
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Things Long Left Unsaid
A short personal documentary about the sudden loss of the filmmaker's father and her coming to terms with all of the things the two never talked about, including the difficulty of existing as a Black family in her predominantly white suburban hometown of Spokane.
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A Parent
A few months after Lily’s mother died, her father Russell decides to get back into the dating game. Unfortunately his hot date upends Lily’s heartfelt plans.
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Street Lights
On the eve of their high school graduation, a boy and his best friend pay homage to all their favorite spots in their hometown.
Mountain Violet
After the mysterious loss of a woman she loves, Violet escapes her city life to a remote cabin in the mountains. Guided by whispers from the past and the voice of a know-it-all motivational speaker, Violet is forced to confront all that was, accept all that is, and embrace whatever comes next.
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With warmth and unexpected humor, these films celebrate resilience and togetherness at life’s most difficult junctures. Stories of grief, growing up, and picking yourself up after a breakup. (74 min TRT)



Watch this program in person at NWFF, Sep. 16 at 7pm. VIRTUAL, IN-PERSON, and HYBRID (virtual AND in-person) Festival Passes and Individual Tickets are available!


⚠️ Please note: NWFF patrons will be required to wear masks that cover both nose and mouth while in the building. Disposable masks are available at the door for those who need them. We are not currently checking vaccination cards. Read full Covid policies here.

Inspired by true events, an imaginative girl attempts to fold a thousand cranes as she learns to lose her father during his final days in the hospice.

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    12 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Canada
  • Premiere
    U.S. Premiere
  • Director
    Vivian Cheung
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