Shorts Program 1

Various Directors // 91 mins // Short Films

Call Me Crazy - Sinking in a situationship, a broken heart is bad enough, but a broken arm might be the trick to be seen again. Question is, is it worth it? Directed by Carlos Lerma. (2 min.)

Strangers In the Same Shirt - At their father's 3rd wedding, estranged siblings Matt & Haley struggle to connect after years apart. Haley faces relationship issues and Matt’s abrasive nature only makes things worse. Eventually Matt sincerely apologizes and supports Haley in addressing her romantic feelings. Haley, in turn supports Matt’s nature by de-escalating tension between him and their father by playing a song from Matt's band. In the end there is hope for a future between them. Directed by Anthon Chase Johnson. (17 min.)

Living Reality - A tonal shift occurs inside the world of an American sitcom resulting in the disruption of the show’s rhythm. As it evolves, a looming presence of banality casts a shadow on the show’s bright lights and bubbly personalities. Living Reality is an emotional exploration of television and the effects it has on its audience. Directed by Philip Thompson. (15 min.)

View From the Floor - In pursuit of a life on stage, a singer without legs confronts exploitation and imposter syndrome as she chases her dreams. Directed by Megan Griffiths & Mindie Lind. (6 min.)

We Were the Scenery - The story of Hoa Thi Le and Hue Nguyen Che, who, in 1975, after fleeing the Vietnam War by boat and docking in the Philippines, were utilized as background extras in the filming of APOCALYPSE NOW. Directed by Christopher Radcliff.  (15 min.)

A Round of Applause For Death - Death takes centre stage and faceless spectators applaud the inevitable in a series of murderous dreams. Directed by Stephen Irwin. (5 min.)

The Reality Of Hope -Virtual reality creator Hiyu is facing kidney failure. His online friend Photographotter travels from New York City to Stockholm to be a live donor to Hiyu. Directed by Joe Hunting. (29 min.)

Special appearance and Q&A with Joe Hunting, Chase Johnson, Carlos Lerma, and Philip Thompson