WORLD PREMIERE
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Two brothers, two dreams, one goal: to achieve them. Sincere and humorous, Brian Titshaw's debut comedy captures the journey where nothing seems to go as planned. Space Jockey is the most talked about role in Hollywood, and the producers want to cast an unknown. And no one is more unknown than Alvin Bernstein. But in order to break into Hollywood, Alvin must first break out of the nuthouse. He finds an accomplice in his brother Tom, a recent college graduate who is uncertain about his future.
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The games children play are not always innocent... How does one build a future on a lifetime of failure? The deepest scars are not always the most visible ones, and the one Richard carries within him has been open ever since one evening in a barn when he was a child, and his life changed forever. Thirty years later, he has returned to that same place looking for revenge.
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Three people and their pursuit of happiness.
A modern existential comedy that pays homage to French New Wave directors such as Jean-Luc Godard and Eric Rohmer, The Racket Boys is also a tribute to the creative spirit, passion, and our individuality.
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How many people does it take to arm a bomb? Ever have a day where nothing goes right? Well... that's Clara's life! But one day, even her life gets worse, when her ex-boyfriend implants her with a time bomb! If that wasn't enough, it is wirelessly connected with a metal bracelet, which will trigger the bomb if the wearer does not touch her every thirty minutes. When Tel, a useless detective, foolishly puts on the bracelet and activates the bomb, he instantly ties his own life to Clara's.
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They are all works in progress. Ray, a thirty-eight-year-old teacher turned jungle-gym architect, spends his days smoking weed and sleeping. He tells his wife, Priya (Navi Rawat, Numb3rs) that he's "working." But she does not see building supplies, only sketches of his yet-to-be-constructed projects. However, when her father, Ashok, moves in after years without communication, things start to change. Like Ray, Ashok, is a man lacking purpose and ignoring obligations. However, when he's not guzzling red wine before noon, he acts as a part-time marriage counselor for the married couple.
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Today is the Chinese New Year's Eve. Fang Wei, a student who is preparing for the Entrance Exam, is afraid of attending the Family Reunion Dinner, and being asked by all family members about his future, which he has no clue. So he runs away from home... Part of Shorts Program 8: Student Shorts
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They are fighters and dreamers who connect to the world through the magic of baseball. Manipuri, India is a remote city that has been under martial law for 60 years, and where outsiders are rarely given entry. Violence, poverty, drugs, and high civilian death and HIV/AIDS rates have taken their toll on this once flourishing kingdom of artists and warriors. But the men, women, and children who live there have embraced the sport of baseball as a source of hope and connection to the world--and their shared enthusiasm for the sport has helped heal, rejuvenate, and strengthen their culture.
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After being deported back to his native Canada, once-famous comedian Bob London attempts a Hollywood comeback by enlisting human smugglers to sneak him across the Mexico-US border. Plays with the feature film The Racket Boys
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Johnny loves Star Wars. Matter of fact, Johnny loves just about any move he can get his hands on. On a summer afternoon, he kicks back with the Empire while his older sister Karen is left to babysit. But when Johnny watches Princess Leia kiss Luke Skywalker he is riveted, leaving him with a confusing new feeling toward karen. While his sister hopes to share a first kiss with the boy of her dreams, Johnny hopes to understand his new feelings by earning a kiss of his own.
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Two people. A train station. An unattended Briefcase. Prejudice versus Preservation. In the war on terror, will suspicion and fear win out? Part of Short Program 1: The Battles We Fought