NEW YORK WOMEN IN FILM AND TELEVISION:
WOMEN CALLING THE SHOTS
THE END | World Premiere | USA | Heather Joan Smith
A man and a dog grieve the loss of a loved one.
JOE’S VIOLIN | USA | Kahane Cooperman
A violin unites a 91-year-old Holocaust survivor and a 12-year-old girl from the Bronx, changing both of their lives in unexpected ways.
TRACES | World Premiere | USA | Veena Rao, Emily Sheskin
As genetic surveillance technology advances, it’s the little things we take for granted—such as hair and saliva—that reveal the most.
VISIT 57 | New York Premiere | USA | Kate Phelan
During her latest trip to the fertility clinic, Kat has a moment of clarity.
WIG SHOP | World Premiere | USA | Kat Coiro
At a routine visit to the local wig shop, an Orthodox Jewish woman (Emily Mortimer) uncovers a life-changing secret.
WOMAN IN DEEP | USA | Janicza Bravo
A woman (Alison Pill) calls a suicide prevention hotline on her birthday, only to be put on hold.
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THE DUKE: BASED ON THE MEMOIR “I’M THE DUKE” BY J.P. DUKE | USA | Max Barbakow
Sidelined by a series of concussions, a retired NFL linebacker stubbornly ignores the magnitude of his injuries.
FANNY PACK | New York Premiere | USA | Uttera Singh
A young woman seeking a little independence attempts to fly across the country, much to the chagrin of her overbearing father.
FATA MORGANA | USA/China | Amelie Wen
Inspired by true events, a grieving couple is forced to examine their marriage when they journey from China to the United States for the funeral for their only child.
GUBAGUDE KO | New York Premiere | USA | Philiane Phang
In a community where homosexuality is considered to be a curable condition, a flirtatious gesture between two women can be very dangerous.
ICEBOX | East Coast Premiere | USA | Daniel Sawka
Fleeing gang violence, a young boy from Honduras finds himself in a difficult situation when he is arrested at the US border.
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237 YEARS “237 De Ani” | East Coast Premiere | France/Romania | Ioana Mischie
The inhabitants of a rural Romanian village are sent into a panic when government agents come to investigate the disability benefits they all have been fraudulently collecting for decades.
THE GENEVA CONVENTION “La Convention De Genève” | East Coast Premiere | France | Benoit Martin
The prospect of an after-school brawl looms between two teenage posses, but maybe some good ol’ fashioned diplomacy can prevent the conflict from escalating any further.
JOIN THE CLUB | New York Premiere | USA | Eva Vives
A novelist’s (Ari Graynor) dilemma of whether or not to join a professional networking club spirals out of control during a routine session with her therapist.
MR. MADILA | East Coast Premiere | UK | Rory Waudby-Tolley
A young animator learns the secrets of the universe (and filmmaking) from the all-powerful Mr. Madila: Spiritual Healer and Advisor.
THE ORCHESTRA | Australia | Mikey Hill
In a world where everyone is accompanied by a band of tiny musicians performing personalized soundtracks, Vernon’s ensemble seems to always be out of tune.
TEN METER TOWER “Hopptornet” | Sweden | Axel Danielson, Maximilien Van Aertryck
To jump, or not to jump? A hilariously candid look at the adrenaline-fueled decisions made at the top of a diving platform.
RUNS IN THE FAMILY
THE BATHTUB “Die Badewanne” | Germany/Austria | Tim Ellrich
Old tensions resurface when three brothers attempt to recreate a beloved childhood photograph.
CHEKHOV | USA | Jack Dunphy
A brother secretly records a phone call with his unsuspecting sister. Their familial bickering and banter humorously captures the unique complexity of siblinghood.
FILIP | New York Premiere | Sweden | Nathalie Álvarez Mesén
After catching his seemingly perfect older brother in a compromising position, Filip isn’t quite sure what to think anymore.
IT’S ALRIGHT “Vi Kan Ikke Hjelpe Alle” | North American Premiere | Norway | Nina Knag
When a young single mother finds herself out of money and on the verge of a breakdown, her five-year-old daughter makes a very adult decision.
LA LAGUNA | New York Premiere | Mexico/USA | Aaron Schock
A sensory, immersive look at one Mayan boy’s remarkable journey from childhood to adolescence.
OH MY FATHER | USA | Robert Machoian, Rodrigo Ojeda-Beck
The daily minutiae of a 98-year-old father and the daughter who cares for him.
AWAY WE GO! SHORTS FOR ALL AGES
ABOUT A MOTHER “Pro Mamu” | Russia | Dina Velikovskaya
The love of one mother can fuel a whole village.
ALIKE | Spain | Daniel Martínez Lara, Rafa Cano Méndez
Sometimes all we need is a break from school and work to feel human again!
BOUNCE | UK | Rory Lowe, D.C. Barclay
A precocious five-year-old will do whatever it takes for the bounciest ball in the world!
CATCH IT | France | Paul Bar, Marion Demaret, Nadège Forner, Pierre-Baptiste Marty, Julien Robyn, Jordan Soler
A group of feisty meerkats will stop at nothing to retrieve their beloved fruit from a thieving vulture.
FISH | USA | Andrew Ruiz
Armando’s moving to Mexico and must to say goodbye to his beloved pet fish. Unwilling to leave his friend behind, he comes up with a contingency plan.
INNER WORKINGS | New York Premiere | USA | Leo Matsuda
Disney’s latest adventure takes us inside the internal war raging between a man’s anxious, pragmatic side and his fun, carefree desires.
THE SHORT STORY OF A FOX AND A MOUSE | France | Camille Chaix, Hugo Jean, Juliette Jourdan, Marie Pillier, Kevin Roger
A sly fox and a clever mouse learn that there is more to life than the hunt.
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BERLIN METANOIA | East Coast Premiere | Germany | Erik Schmitt
The city of Berlin is thrown into otherworldly chaos when a bear escapes from the zoo.
LOVE | Hungary | Réka Bucsi
On a faraway planet, a sudden change in atmosphere provokes the inhabitants to connect with one another in new and unusual ways.
[OUT OF FR]AME | East Coast Premiere | Germany | Sophie Linnenbaum
A man who exists perpetually off-screen joins a support group for people with cinematic maladies.
THINGS USED TO BE HIDDEN | New York Premiere | UK | Tara Mercedes Wood
A community is left reeling when their internal thoughts and feelings are suddenly made public.
TIMECODE | US Premiere | Spain | Juanjo Giménez
In this Palme d’Or-winning tale, two security guards share brief, enchanting encounters between the day and night shifts.
WHAT HAPPENED TO HER | USA | Kristy Guevara-Flanagan
An actress describes her experience playing a corpse on camera.
SHORTS BEFORE FEATURES
BECAUSE THE WORLD NEVER STOPS “Studio 5” | US Premiere | Sweden | Axel Danielson, Maximilien Van Aertryck
A witty observation of what goes on behind the scenes during a live broadcast.
BLACK SWELL | New York Premiere | USA | Jake Honig
One man’s (Richard Kind) suicide attempt is interrupted by an acquaintance from the past.
BLIND VAYSHA | New York Premiere | Canada | Theodore Ushev
Vaysha is not your average girl: her left eye only sees the past, while the right only shows her future. Blinded by what was and tormented by what’s to come, she remains forever trapped between two irreconcilable temporalities.
THE FRAME | International Premiere | UK | Lars Koens, Demelza Kooij
A single, steady shot records an evening’s rising tide. Through sound and text, we are invited to engage the senses and consider what lies beyond the boundaries of the frame.
MEANINGLESS CONVERSATIONS IN BEAUTIFUL ENVIRONMENTS | International Premiere | Sweden | Lisa Östberg
Against a backdrop of magnificent landscapes and vistas, a hilariously oblivious couple has a series of trivial conversations.
OLYMPIC FAVELA | New York Premiere | USA/Brazil | Marc Ohrem-Leclef
A thoughtful look at the consequences Rio de Janeiro’s favela communities experienced leading up to the 2016 Olympic Games.
TOYS | USA | Amanda Quaid
A father who wanted a son raises his daughter to play with toys traditionally meant for boys, only to find her a little too capable for his comfort.
