Virtual NorCal Short Film Fest 2026

Block 5: Festival Mix

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Festival Mix: A curated selection of short films spanning genres, styles, and voices. (Encore screenings are programming decisions and do not indicate award preference. Schedule subject to change.)

Rodney Kent (Todd Tetreault, "Papa") was once a rodeo icon, breaking records and bones with equal glory. But after a near-fatal accident, his life spiraled into a decade-long haze of bourbon and bitterness. Now an aging recluse in a sun-scorched house frozen in time, Rodney spends his days avoiding mirrors, memories, and meaning. But when he stumbles across a forgotten box of letters from young rodeo students he once coached, including a heartfelt gift, he is forced to confront what he's thrown away. With nothing left to lose, Rodney walks back into the ring, not to chase fame, but to make peace with the ghost he's become.

  • Year
    08/28/2025 00:00
  • Runtime
    0:08:06
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Genre
    Silent Film, Drama
  • Director
    Chad Kelley
  • Screenwriter
    Roger Chong
  • Producer
    Ethan Morse, Chad Kelley
  • Cast
    Todd Tetreault
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