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Short Films Made in NY Afternoon
February 28, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cinema Village Theater 1, 22 East 12th Street
New York,NY10003United States
New York,NY10003United States

There will be a 10 minute intermission at 3:30pm.

Rodrigo the talking goldfish is at odds with his owner, Conner. He’s sick of performing tricks for Conner’s dates, and would rather be getting cozy with a lady of his own. Then one fateful night, Conner brings home Bianca, a beautiful marine biologist. Once Bianca meets Rodrigo, sparks fly — and Rodrigo is on his way to becoming the Alpha Fish.

The sensation of living in New York, away from home, is shared by those who come to live in this great metropolis from elsewhere. In Nine Letters, this experience of 'here and there' is conveyed by letters, and by images of everyday urban life, evoking the dream state of the present imbued by the past.
Directed By:
Cristina Muller
Country:
United States, Brazil
Genre:
Documentary
Minutes:
21
Showing:
14687, 14697

KCLOC is a 3D animated documentary on people’s perception of time. A selection of brief interviews provide the voices for ten meticulously designed CGI clock head characters, in a variety of real-world settings, as they respond to a single question: 'What does time mean to you?'.
Directed By:
Country:
India, United States
Genre:
Animated
Minutes:
3
Showing:
14699, 14697

Syracuse, New York is an unlikely home to over 10,000 former refugees now living in the U.S.. Two women at the forefront of this community reflect on what their presidential vote means to those whose only true home is the American town that took them in.
Directed By:
Yasmin Mistry
Country:
United States
Genre:
Web Series
Minutes:
5
Showing:
14690, 14697

Despite battling Cystic Fibrosis, 16 year old Camilla identifies as a typical middle-class American teenager until the thread that holds her family together suddenly snaps. Just months before her 18th birthday Camilla finds herself in foster care, but instead of being ashamed, she makes a conscious decision to not let her situation define her.
Directed By:
Yasmin Mistry
Country:
United States
Genre:
Documentary
Minutes:
13
Showing:
14689, 14697

Frederick is the story of a high-profile painter and gallery owner who suffers from an intense version of 'artist’s block.' However, his passion reignites when he has an idea for a new controversial project. To his surprise, he receives an unexpected visit from an intimidating yet oblivious policeman who interrogates him about the disappearance of several young fashion models. A story of an eccentric man with a slew of tricks up his sleeve, Frederick works to make a difference in the world.

Phillip, a customer service rep for a dating site, becomes smitten by Anna, the designer of the site, who is visiting for a few days from Corporate. With the help of a fellow employee, Phillip attempts to join Anna for lunch to get to know her, but he must overcome his tendency to cram his foot in his mouth and get past the office douchebag.

No One Is Safe From Son of Sam
Experience the fear and paranoia of New York City during the Summer of 1977. This short documentary explores the legacy of the Son of Sam case using original footage not seen since it aired and interviews with PIX11 journalists.
Directed By:
Heath Benfield
Country:
United States
Genre:
Documentary
Minutes:
9
Warning:
Implied Violence
Showing:
14686, 14697

Skye, a troubled young woman trapped amidst the dark clouds with nothing but a window, struggles to access her power to illuminate light bulbs. After much despair and failure, Skye discovers a calling from outside, which turns out to be her clone. This encounter allows her to draw more power, and therefore, the bulbs begin to glow. However, she finds that her clone disappears, which causes the light bulbs to fade away. Skye's only hope of freedom lies in seeking her true self and acceptance in order to bring in light again.

True Paradise speaks of a time and place that once was, but has been forgotten and will never be again. It speaks of bittersweet nostalgia that can only be expressed and processed through the power of music and imagery. Lost in a modern ever-progressing world, the soul is caught in a different era to live out a dream that is forever lost. It is a dark place of sweet pain, where slowly fading dreams are condemned to forever torture the dreamer, with the seduction of smoldering ecstasy and hope of resurrection.
Directed By:
Country:
United States
Genre:
Music Video
Minutes:
5
Warning:
Non-Explicit Sexual Situations

Everyone was feeling down and confused after the horrible incident in Charlottesville this summer. Shortly after the incident, legendary guitarist/producer Gerry Leonard performed in a NYC club, and he dedicated Pray-Er to all of us, to help us through our divided times. We made this film to help us feel hopeful; we are glad others find it helpful too.
Directed By:
Joeann Calabrese
Country:
United States
Genre:
Music Video
Minutes:
4
Showing:
14686, 14697






