Shorts, 115 min, Not rated
This program presents a selection of short films from around the world.
US Premiere
Director: Borja Martínez
Narrative Short, Spain, 2021, 9 min, Color, Student Project - Universidad Antonio de Nebrija, Madrid, Spain
During his surprise 23rd birthday party a man unexpectedly discovers a way of not being worried about the passage of time.
Directors: Saied Hatamkhani, Reza Javanshir
Narrative Short, Iran, Islamic Republic of, 2021, 8 min, Color
A little girl wakes up to her father's aggressive voice and feels that her father is arguing with her mother.
Director: Péter Engelmann
Narrative Short, United Kingdom, 2021, 20 min, Color, Student Project - Arts University Bournemouth, Poole, England
This sci-fi pseudo-docudrama explores the dark realms of the human mind. The story follows three strangers who, based on a 1997 psychological experiment on the bonds of friendship, are about to become friends for life, separated only by 36 questions…
Directors: Francesco Lo Giudice, Alina Marie Gärtig
Music Video, Germany, 2022, 3 min, Color
The music video for Olmo's new single Dream Boat. Made from a 1700-page flip book illustrated by Alina Gärtig.
Directors: Álvaro Moriano, Alejandro de Vega
Narrative Short, Spain, 2022, 23 min, Color
Two brothers make a bet to see who will keep the Mexican restaurant they have just inherited.
Director: Lise Pautonnier
Animation, France, 2021, 4 min, Color, Student Project - Ecole Emile Cohl, Lyon, France
Two skateboarder girls spend the day filming tricks in the streets of Rio de Janeiro. Their new camera is their only chance to promote their talent, obtain sponsors, and achieve their dream of skateboarding professionally.
Director: Antonio Oliete
Narrative Short, Spain, 2021, 12 min, Color
A rider picks up a delivery and heads to his bicycle, only to find a problem that prevents him from following through. But he'll do whatever it takes to complete the delivery.
Director: Meysam Saberi Fard
Narrative Short, Iran, Islamic Republic of, 2021, 13 min, Color
Because of his behavior, a woman has second thoughts about marrying her fiancé.
Director: Estefania Ortiz
Narrative Short, Spain, 2021, 6 min, Color
A boy enjoys his last summer before starting high school.
Director: David Alonso
Narrative Short, Spain, 2021, 4 min, Color
A girl threatens Santa Claus with a gun to make him put on an approved mask while he delivers toys at her home.
Director: Deborah Grimes
Narrative Short, Ireland, 2020, 14 min, Color
To help her mother regain her joie de vivre after breast cancer and to cushion the blow of her father's news, a teenage girl sets her mother up on what she hopes will be the perfect date. When the date shows up with his teenage son in tow, however, things take an unexpected turn.
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 6:30pm
Bayliss Library
Free admission
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