2019

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How does a person's religion impact their relationships? How does an act of violence change somebody's outlook? What's going on in a paranoid mind? How does a child find entertainment without access to technology in today's world? What is the best comfort food? Take a look at a broad range of topics from a new perspective in this thought-provoking collection of student-made shorts. Presented In Honor Of Jim Boyce Sponsored by LensPro
An emergency room nurse makes a terrible decision. Part Of Shorts Program 10B
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A stop-motion film about a man’s endless hunt for elusive energy sources in a decaying world. Part Of Shorts Program 10B
A soul-searching, irreligious filmmaker sets out to make a documentary about the United Arab Emirates’ Islamic hotline service, while her relationship with a Muslim boyfriend makes her question her…
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A mother escaping war decides to bring home a treat for her daughter. Part Of Shorts Program 10B
A stylish new take on the infamous 1950's "Good House Wife's Guide." Part Of Shorts Program 10B
Two lovable college students meet at a party and struggle to move on from relationships that are all ‘in their heads’. Part Of Shorts Program 10B
In China's X'ian province, the earth is hard; the landscape, bare: factories, mountains, rocks, rivers and snow. Austerity is the order of the day; solitude, the norm; life, a slow pace. Perfectly…
Rooftop Kiters explores the activity of flying kites in the Brazilian ghetto. Part Of Shorts Program 10B
Screen Age is about the unspoken, ongoing battle between one girl’s willpower and a conglomerate of tech algorithms designed to keep her logged on. Part Of Shorts Program 10B
Dan, who suffers from PTSD after bring wounded in a terrorist attack, finds himself thrown together with his Arab co-workers when multiple terror attacks hit Jerusalem again. Part Of Shorts Program…
He threw the boomerang but it hasn’t come back…yet. Part Of Shorts Program 10B
On a lonely night, a heart-broken man writes a poem about tomato and egg. Part Of Shorts Program 10B
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No matter what our background is, our relationship with family is a powerful influence on our lives. Our families make us laugh, cry, change, learn, remember, and grow. This collection of stories takes a variety of perspectives on family interactions -- from sweet to funny to emotionally fraught -- and gives us an opportunity to gain a new understanding of our own families. Presented In Honor Of Jim Boyce Sponsored by LensPro
A deaf couple argue over the moral implications of cochlear implants for their child. Part Of Shorts Program 10A
Following a challenging family situation, a married couple scrutinise every decision they have made. Part Of Shorts Program 10A
An overburdened social worker fights to bring justice to a mother and her unborn child. Part Of Shorts Program 10A
A scientist is diagnosed with dementia and attempts to use a time machine to relive his memories. Part Of Shorts Program 10A
When a college sophomore returns home to share some important news with his parents, things don’t go exactly as he expected…until they do. Part Of Shorts Program 10A
Love For Food as about an Asian Immigrant who uses food and technology to deal with her separation from her family. Part Of Shorts Program 10A
Four vignettes, four mother-son moments, one unspoken truth. Part Of Shorts Program 10A
Rachel March, a 12 years old girl, suspects that her piano teacher, Nina Saiza, has an affair with her father. Part Of Shorts Program 10A
When a weary lineman hears a hypnotic tone traveling down an electric line, he drifts off to sleep and gains a new appreciation for his life and those in it. Part Of Shorts Program 10A
In rural Hawaii, a teenage girl must confront her father after he enters her beloved pet in a dog fight. Part Of Shorts Program 10A

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On social media, what makes a superstar? Ava and Mia Archer are the founders of The National Influencer that gives you a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most popular icons of social media. Their process of putting together a photo shoot of the top five social media influencers, including a YouTube food vlogger, and an Instagram meme-god, gives an inside look at the lives of these "celebrities". Watch, as these quirky social media icons display a completely different side of their personality.
On social media, what makes a superstar? Ava and Mia Archer are the founders of The National Influencer that gives you a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most popular icons of social media.…

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A poignant celebration of natural life The Burren, in Western Ireland, is an ancient and wild place, filled with natural beauty, and farms that have been handed down through many generations. Patrick McCormack, a poet and farmer, who genuinely wants to live on the land as his ancestors did, is appalled to learn of a government plan to turn this tranquil community into a tourist destination--essentially destroying a cherished way of life.
A poignant celebration of natural life The Burren, in Western Ireland, is an ancient and wild place, filled with natural beauty, and farms that have been handed down through many generations.…

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BUSTER KEATON COMEDY MASTERPIECES Accompanied on the mighty Wurlitzer Organ by legendary artists Dennis James The greatest of the silent clowns is Buster Keaton, not only because of what he did, but because of how he did it. …. In films that combined comedy with extraordinary physical risks, Buster Keaton played a brave spirit who took the universe on its own terms, and gave no quarter.” Roger Ebert. Steamboat Bill, Jr (1928) Rough, gruff Steamboat Bill awaits the arrival of his long-unseen son-who turns out to be a dandified Buster, (complete with ukelele and beret).

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Powerful...provocative...stirring...this line-up of new visions in television and web series will have you mesmerized and thinking back on them long after you leave the theater. And, one thing is for certain: you will be inspired.
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The story of a young woman thriving in a world in which she was meant to fail. Season 1 "It ain't always gonna be that easy." - Shug Max inherits the debts of her brother and must decide how to cope…
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From the perils of parenting, to a belligerent artificial intelligence, to a running feud between Star Trek actors Brent Spiner and Levar Burton, we present to you a laugh-out-loud line-up of short comedies of all shapes and sizes.
A comedy series about childhood best friends, unlucky in love & fertility, who decide to cut out the middle man and have a baby together. Part Of Shorts Program TV - Comedy
Underdog entrepreneurs and best friends Madeline and Aimee struggle to be taken seriously as they try to get their killer fashion app off the ground. Based out of a rented garage in their humble…
Brent Spiner (Data from Star Trek: The Next Generation) begrudgingly returns to Hollywood in order to one-up his rival and former co-star, LeVar Burton, in this comedy that desperately wants to be a…
Two self-sabotaging moms try to achieve mommy greatness by joining a wholesome mothering group. Part Of Shorts Program TV - Comedy
The accidental invention of an asshole AI spells trouble for a tech startup in the late 80’s. Part Of Shorts Program TV - Comedy
Work/Friends is an intriguing and provocative dramedy about female power dynamics in the workplace. Part Of Shorts Program TV - Comedy

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What do you keep secret? What do you hide? What would happen if it comes into the light? Hidden examines stories of the things that are seldom given the light of day, and how hiding them helps shape their worlds. Whether it is the hidden costs of our resistance to control, how our spiritual side can often conflict with our sexual being, or the relationships we turn to when our primary partner isn't what we expect, these are stories that expose secrets, lies, and the truths that might be both. Prepare to see the truth come out, as it always does in the end... mostly.
Stuck in a claustrophobic marriage a woman begins an emotional affair with a caterpillar. Part Of Shorts Program 9
A seemingly pious Hasidic man living a secret double life misplaces his black hat one night which will cause his two separate lives to collide in a way he never imagined. Part Of Shorts Program 9
Over a meal at a Chinese restaurant, four Taiwanese friends discussion over the differences between FOB (fresh off the boat) and CBC (Canadian born Chinese) grows heated when a mysterious Bunny…
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Set in a surface mine, two boys sink into a seemingly innocent power game with Mother Nature as the sole observer. Part Of Shorts Program 9
When there’s a gun crime in America, there’s only one place to go to trace the gun back to its owner — and it's nothing like those cop shows you watch. Part Of Shorts Program 9
In the south of Tunisia, two football fan brothers bump into a donkey lost in the middle of the desert on the border of Algeria. Strangely, the animal wears headphones over its ears. Part Of Shorts…
A weary postman trudges through the February snow, delivering brightly coloured envelopes decorated with hearts and cupids – making deliveries to all but one door. Part Of Shorts Program 9
The year is 1961. Jackie and Terry Bumbry are a mixed race couple who have a paranormal encounter with a bright light in the sky while driving near Mount Shasta. They report their experience to local…
An aging fisherman goes out to sea one day and returns with a talking fish. Set in Ghana West Africa, this quirky comedy explores our need to stay relevant against the backdrop of a developing nation…

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How do we know where we're going, and more importantly, how do we know when we've gotten there? These short films take a look at paths, and the obstacles we face, they explore the idea of life's trickiest moments. We see the discoveries that lead to known and needed actions that are kept just out of reach, literal searches and figurative hunts, and the search for how to fit in. These cinematic trailblazers from around the world will make you feel like you've taken a voyage, and come back richer for the experience.
In a small North Dakotan town, two young girls, Hayden and Lizzy, hole up in a diner bathroom. After Hayden receives a positive pregnancy test, the two best friends brainstorm how and where to get an…
In an impoverished country, rife with contradiction, a young girl is torn by her obligation to her family and the influence of foreign visitors. Part Of Shorts Program 8
In the rural swamplands of the Louisiana Bayou, a young boy goes on a journey to reconnect his broken family. Part Of Shorts Program 8
Followers is a stylized social commentary on social media that asks, "what if your escape became your prison?", while at the same time showcasing society's need to re-think how we handle digital…
Chile, 1989, the story of Diego, an eleven-year-old shoe shiner; we see his struggle to survive and the loss of his innocence. Part Of Shorts Program 8
School, gum and teddy bears. An unsettling and surreal girl-pop tale about a nine year old feeling the pressures to fit in. Devoid of acceptance from her peers, Melissa’s mind unravels… Part Of…
Siblings Perla and Marciel escape Cuba on a makeshift raft in search of a new home. Part Of Shorts Program 8

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If you like those one-liners spit out with pin-point precision, then Something Funny is the choice for you. If you love those long-stories that end with a punch line that draws everything together in a tight bow, then Something Funny has films for you. If you can't get enough surrealist humor, then Something Funny has something for you! Fourteen films from around the world play a game of cat-and-mouse with your expectations. Crazy humor, sly humor, and downright naughty laughs, all are included!
When Nick is put on hold by a suicide hotline, he finds an odd friend in a similar situation and together they find catharsis through awkward and unconventional means. Based on true experiences.…
A sorority girl figures out a way to eliminate all risk from the late-night ritual that is the college hook up. Now all she needs is to find a guy to test out her idea on... and with. Part Of Shorts…
Reverse Cowgirl. Rusty Trombone. Dirty Sanchez. Go inside the government office responsible for creating sexual positions as one woman pitches the position she hopes will take the world by storm.…
After a drunken binge, Rory(36) finds he has built a time machine and uses it to go back in time and attempt to out drink his younger self. Part Of Shorts Program 7
A fussy writer battles his large ego and high expectations to create a work of art. Part Of Shorts Program 7
On the eve of his wedding day, a groom's cold feet go viral, forcing him and his bride to rely on the court of public opinion to save or destroy their marriage. Part Of Shorts Program 7
Everything seems to work out perfectly for Peggy, but her social graces are put to the test when she is surrounded by admiring and covetous parents at her son’s birthday party. Part Of Shorts…
A couple's oneupmanship reaches unbelievable heights after a man eats his wife's plums. Part Of Shorts Program 7
When Judith was cast as the spoon in Beauty and the Beast on Broadway, she thought her dreams had come true. She became the best spoon she could be. And now, twenty-one seasons later, she’s still…
An animated informational video explaining that telling people you're Native American when you're not Native is a lot like telling a bear you're a bear when you're not a bear. Part Of Shorts…
The Brownlist is a smart, satirical comedy that explores race and what it means to be “diverse” in the entertainment industry. It’s the story of a girl blessed with two races but seemingly not enough…
When a jogger comes across a mysterious ringing cellphone in the woods, he finds himself an unwilling pawn in the plan of an evil mastermind. Part Of Shorts Program 7
The (satirical) trailer for a new rom-com about dipping your toes...into the gene pool. Part Of Shorts Program 7
Because of the Harvey Weinstein scandal two men realize that all of their favorite movies are now sexist leading them down a dark path of discovery. Part Of Shorts Program 7
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