FEATURING:
Dash, Age 92, Snowboarder
Directed by Cheryl Hess
In this poetic micro documentary, shot on expired 16mm film, an aging snowboarder reflects on his relationship with the mountain. 3 minutes.
And Then They Came for Me . . .
Directed by Donna L. Lawrence
This film was produced for the recently opened Liberation Pavilion in the National Museum of WWII, New Orleans. Set in a space that evokes the annex where Anne Frank, her family, and the Pels family hid from Nazi captors for two years, the story is told through the “voice” of Anne Frank, enveloping sound design, and impressionistic imagery that suggest the conditions in the outside world that forced Anne Frank and her family into hiding. 7 minutes.
Homecoming
Directed, written, and produced by Ashlee Mello
Homecoming follows recording artist Michael McArthur on the final 24 hours of tour as he returns for an intimate show in his hometown. With McArthur as a vessel, viewers are invited to reflect on their own connection to home. More than a reflecting or revisiting of roots and relationships, home is also a settling within us, an alignment with creation that offers freedom. Home is finding that you were always there from the beginning, born to do the whisper that grew into a shout; and if you can tend to it in the consistency of the ordinary, nurture it against all adversity, that settling might bloom into the extraordinary. Home is a collection of moments carried through our everyday. 17 minutes.
The Looming Cloud
Directed and written by Matthew Tyler
After their mother's death, three siblings navigate grief in the age of social media. This short film world premiered at Sundance Film Festival. 17 minutes.
Run Totti Run
Directed and written by Shad Bradbury
This animated short film is a story about a dog, Totti, and the special bond he shares with his owner, Tomo. 18 minutes.
Sack Race With Knives: The Curious Art of Kevin Titzer
Directed and produced by Jordan Barclay
Embark on a journey with sculpture artist Kevin Titzer in this short film. Challenged to craft a monumental art installation within a mere two weeks at the University of Southern Indiana’s Pace McCutchan Gallery, Titzer's race against time becomes an intriguing narrative. Filmmaker Jordan Barclay captures Titzer's quest as he returns to his hometown of Evansville, Indiana. He navigates the local landscape, delving into hoarders' trash, scouring dumpsters, and exploring flea markets to unearth materials that assemble into a room-sized, interactive installation. The result is a unique creation, inviting tactile exploration and thoughtful examination. 25 minutes.