Newport Beach Film Festival - 2020

Teens & Short Tweens

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7 films in package
My Mother's Shoes
Set in 1970’s Ireland, an awkward 10 year old attempts to manage his recently bereaved French mother, a gaggle of sisters and the school bully.
The Opposites Game
A classroom erupts into a war of words as students grapple with a seemingly simple prompt: what is the opposite of a gun?
Sisters
Three sisters grow up in a broken home. They are at each other’s mercy and survive as long as they are together. But is their loving connection strong enough to endure their gloomy surroundings?
Forever Fish
Jack has always wanted to oversee her very own aquarium filled with fish except that owning a full fledged fish tank is expensive. But her Grandma has a plan. Together they go on a quest to find the equipment to build the ultimate aquarium, learning about life and their relationship along the way.
Smiles
Sharks have gotten a raw deal. But don’t take my word for it, you can hear it right from the source in "Smiles". This in an inside look into the world of Sharks with interviews from the majestic creatures themselves. They have been portrayed as monsters, lifeless eating machines and in some cases tornadoes of death, and they just want a chance to tell their side of things.
Afterlife
Afterlife" follows two-time Olympic swimmer, Mihail Alexandrov, as he struggles with the inevitability of retirement while training for a seat on the U.S. team in Tokyo 2020.
My Hero
No-one feels more like they don’t belong, than 10-year-old Maia. She tries every day to make friends. Every day, she fails. Hannah and Lottie, popular, funny, beautiful... have their prey. How will she overcome something none of them truly comprehend?
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Growing up rarely follows straight lines, but it’s always interesting while being full of adventure and helps to define who we are.

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Afterlife" follows two-time Olympic swimmer, Mihail Alexandrov, as he struggles with the inevitability of retirement while training for a seat on the U.S. team in Tokyo 2020.

  • Year
    2019
  • Runtime
    12:28
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Ryan Rundle
  • Cast
    Michael Alexandrov