The term “altered state” refers specifically to dreamlike, hallucinatory, or surreal states of mind of which many experimental narrative films are based. In this program, filmmakers subvert and expand on what could be considered typical story arcs involving comedy, drama, and suspense, but crafting them in their own wild and otherworldly style. These films include stunning examples of art direction and costume design, encouraging viewers to tackle relatable issues under a new light.
Have an All Access Pass? Unlock your on-demand screening of this film here!
Total Run Time: 88 minutes
This program will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
Programmed by Guest Festival Shorts Programmer, Emily Eddy.
Content Considerations: Strong language, harassment, implied violence.
A doctor informs his patient that when he thinks he’s eating asparagus he is actually smoking an entire pack of unfiltered Cuban cigarettes. Upon learning this the patient must reckon with his own subjectivity, with no help from at all from his doctor.
- Year2020
- Runtime5 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorYuma Slowbinder
- ScreenwriterYuma Slowbinder
- ProducerMaxence Nobert Boucq
- CastSkylar Okerstrom-Lang, Steve Boghossian
- CinematographerRobert E. Newman
- EditorSeymour Askin
- Production DesignKat Aman
The term “altered state” refers specifically to dreamlike, hallucinatory, or surreal states of mind of which many experimental narrative films are based. In this program, filmmakers subvert and expand on what could be considered typical story arcs involving comedy, drama, and suspense, but crafting them in their own wild and otherworldly style. These films include stunning examples of art direction and costume design, encouraging viewers to tackle relatable issues under a new light.
Have an All Access Pass? Unlock your on-demand screening of this film here!
Total Run Time: 88 minutes
This program will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
Programmed by Guest Festival Shorts Programmer, Emily Eddy.
Content Considerations: Strong language, harassment, implied violence.
A doctor informs his patient that when he thinks he’s eating asparagus he is actually smoking an entire pack of unfiltered Cuban cigarettes. Upon learning this the patient must reckon with his own subjectivity, with no help from at all from his doctor.
- Year2020
- Runtime5 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorYuma Slowbinder
- ScreenwriterYuma Slowbinder
- ProducerMaxence Nobert Boucq
- CastSkylar Okerstrom-Lang, Steve Boghossian
- CinematographerRobert E. Newman
- EditorSeymour Askin
- Production DesignKat Aman