Portland Film Festival 2021

Comic Relief - Shorts Block

Expired November 9, 2021 7:45 AM
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12 films in package
Cary In Retrograde
A tale about ALMOST never giving up, "Cary in Retrograde" follows a failed musician as he traverses a surrealist Los Angeles in hopes of a second chance.
Echthaar
The jukebox in the corner immediately catches Paula’s attention on her first day in Victor’s hair salon. The music is a welcome escape since her new boss hardly speaks at all. But when Paula starts to search for the reasons behind his silence, she soon wishes she hadn’t taken the position at all.
Gorilla Wizard - Maple Crunch
A young man finds himself on a mysterious journey after eating a cursed cereal.
Kush: A Bubblegum Western
A couple's relationship is put to the test when pulled over with a trunk full of weed.
My First Native American Boyfriend
Johnny is Emily's first Native American boyfriend, and now that they've been dating for a few months, she's going to take this golden opportunity to apologize for every microaggression she has ever made against Native Americans.
Sleepin’ - Noble Son
The video follows Noble Son (Adam Kirschner), on the run from a mysterious intruder, through a series of increasingly bizarre, dream-like vignettes. We meet hungry surgeons, giant babies, the Zodiac killer and even Indie-Folk sweetheart Dan Mangan.
Piñata
A mild-mannered man crashes a child's birthday party, where he discovers one last source of joy in his simple existence... the act of destroying piñata.
Chai
Iranian siblings, Sanam and Reza open a chai stand before soon being challenged by their neighbors' hot chocolate stand.
Close Ties to Home Country
An immigrant dogwalker finds home in the hearts of the rich people’s dogs she dogsits.
I Make Good Sounds at Parties
A balls-to-the-wall comedy, Parties follows Russell (not based on a real person whatsoever) as his anxiety at a birthday party balloons. When he runs into the ex he's been avoiding for years, reality collapses around him.
Blood Sisters
Two wealthy sisters find themselves in a messy situation after the sudden death of their parents.
Bloodvape
A Wall Street vampire starts vaping blood so he can date his dream girl. What could go wrong?
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With the grand opening of their chai stand, Iranian siblings, Sanam and Reza are faced with the unexpected competition from their neighbors' hot chocolate stand. Soon enough, their conflict becomes much more than just selling the most drinks. Sanam, the older sister, takes this feud into her own hands.

  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    7 minutes
  • Language
    Farsi
  • Country
    United States
  • Rating
    G
  • Director
    Arshum Rouhanian
  • Screenwriter
    Arshum Rouhanian
  • Producer
    Vincenzo Dama, Savarone Ammann
  • Cast
    Hope Safai, Keon Faroughi, Joe Colaleo, Rowan Burney
  • Cinematographer
    Wesley Hunt
  • Editor
    Arshum Rouhanian
  • Animator
    n/a
  • Production Design
    Batol Bashri, Camille Brayshaw
  • Composer
    London O'Conner
  • Sound Design
    Saman Hajighasem
  • Music
    London O'Conner
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