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FILM LIBRARY
2016, films by category (143)
FEATURE NARRATIVE
AS GOOD AS YOU
Dir: Heather De Michele, United States, 85 min, 2015, Feature Narrative
Jo's (Laura Heisler) world is thrown into utter disarray when her wife Amanda passes away. Her cozy domestic life shattered, her writing career tos... more »
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BUT NOT FOR ME
Dir: Ryan Carmichael , United States, 110 min, 2015, Feature Narrative
Will is a young writer, living in the big city, barely scraping by on his copywriter's salary. When he meets Hope, his beautiful and enigmatic new n... more »
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CREDITORS
Dir: Ben Cura, England, 81 min, 2015, Feature Narrative
A love triangle is unraveled when a young painter is approached by an admirer who eases him into making sense of his relationship with his wife.
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DRIVING WHILE BLACK
Dir: Paul Sapiano, United States, 94 min, 2015, Feature Narrative
Driving While Black is a dark comedy, based on the experiences of a black kid from LA. and the police. Dimitri delivers Pizzas, but as a young black... more »
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LIVING WITH THE DEAD
Dir: Christine Vartoughian, United States, 93 min, 2015, Feature Narrative
Max McLean is eighteen years old and can't get out of bed. Since her boyfriend Adam killed himself over a year ago, Max has been using sex, drugs, a... more »
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LOVE ME ANYWAY
Dir: Ryan Balas, United States, 76 min, 2015, Feature Narrative
Love Me Anyway is a sun soaked drama about a gay filmmaker falling for a dreamy surfer, a man trying to save his marriage and a young wife exploring... more »
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SMITHEREENS
Dir: Susan Seidelman, United States, 89 min, 1982, Feature Narrative
A narcissistic runaway engages in a number of parasitic relationships amongst members of New York's waning punk scene.... more »
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THE UNTOLD STORY
Dir: Shane Stanley, United States, 104 min, 2015, Feature Narrative
Edward Forester's career and personal life have hit rock bottom-but not his spirit. At 64, the handsome bachelor moves in to a tiny apartment and mu... more »
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SHORT NARRATIVE
A GRINGO HONEYMOON
Dir: Alexandra Debricon, France, 19 min, 2015, Short Narrative
An unlikely racketeer of human organs starts to question his work and takes on his boss, a fearsome crime lord in Mexico, when he falls in love with... more »
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ADRIFT
Dir: David Salazar & Francisco Salazar, United States, 22 min, 2015, Short Narrative
On her way home from College, a young girl meets a hitchhiker who changes her life.
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BROKEN BASKET
Dir: Roberto Ruiz Céspedes , Spain, 15 min, 2015, Short Narrative
A stunned woman gets off the bus in a big city. She rambles down a long street. Looks around her. She is feeling someone is going after her, stalkin... more »
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DEMONS
Dir: Abdullah Al Maawali, England, 13 min, 2015, Short Narrative
A self-confessed paedophile desperately battling his urges comes to a crossroads when his unknowing wife falls unexpectedly pregnant.
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FATHER & SON
Dir: Jack Kellogg, Argentina, 10 min, 2014, Short Narrative
A divorced father and his young son go to a restaurant for their obligatory weekend lunch. Their relationship is strained - the father makes dispara... more »
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HAZE
Dir: James Resendes, Canada, 12 min, 2015, Short Narrative
Phil and Gavin have moved on with their lives after their break up three years ago. But when they run into each other at a bar one night, they are... more »
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HOPE
Dir: Aleix Buch, Spain, 8 min, 2015, Short Narrative
Claudia Recher is a young woman who has lived a horrible situation. Her sense of reality becomes an illusion as she struggles to assemble the loose... more »
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IN MEMORY
Dir: Alastair Clayton, England, 12 min, 2015, Short Narrative
In Memory tells the story of elderly couple, John and Grace who, after a long life together, are struggling to cope daily with John's advancing deme... more »
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INFAME
Dir: Dennis García, Spain, 8 min, 2016, Short Narrative
William is a composer and he's working on a new piece but in his mind there's only one melody. The melody of the new hit of his wife Norma Warren. W... more »
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INTO THE WOODS
Dir: Anne Hu, United States, 4 min, 2015, Short Narrative
An idealistic couple journeys through the treacherous woods of their relationship in hopes of finding love.
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JUNKIE HEAVEN
Dir: Steve Sage Goldberg, United States, 18 min, 2015, Short Narrative
Doyle Burkett is an Iraqi war vet who is suffering from PTSD and he also happens to be a junkie willing to do anything to get his fix. After he wake... more »
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KAMARO (SLAVE)
Dir: Arun Deo Joshi, Nepal, 24 min, 2015, Short Narrative
'Kamaro' (literal translation bonded labor) is a form of slavery practiced in Nepal until the late20th century. A traditional practice, it continued... more »
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KING CANDY
Dir: Ralph Sepe, United States, 46 min, 2015, Short Narrative
Glenn Leighty (Ralph Sepe Jr.) was an ordinary 17 year old who strived to stand out from the crowd and do something to put him on the map. In 2010,... more »
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LAY IN WAIT
Dir: Jonathan Ade, United States, 25 min, 2014, Short Narrative
Maggie, a young married woman, awakens to the final morning of an extramarital camping trip with her lover, Robert. During the drive back home, she... more »
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LEAVING
Dir: Debra Markowitz, United States, 10 min, 2015, Short Narrative
Emily Hemming has a husband, children and life she loves. Events beyond her control cause her to leave her family, but she clings to them even thoug... more »
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MARGARET
Dir: Manan Katohora, United States, 14 min, 2015, Short Narrative
After dealing with a series of extreme characters during a speed-dating event for senior citizens, an elderly woman meets a charming, exotic gentlem... more »
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MOTH
Dir: Moema Umann, Brazil, 7 min, 2015, Short Narrative
Moth tells the story of a woman going through a moment of transformation. During her journey she encounters other people experiencing different leve... more »
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MOTHER OF THE WEEK
Dir: Lee Davis, United States, 22 min, 2015, Short Narrative
STACEY, a 41 year old career woman has it all together, with the invaluable help of her children's perfect, inside and out, nanny, MARISA, whom the... more »
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MUCK
Dir: Bruce Smolanoff, United States, 15 min, 2014, Short Narrative
Mel, a young female open mic comedian who lives with her tabloid-obsessed mother in Queens, misguidedly seeks companionship with a misogynistic male... more »
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NABILAH
Dir: Paul Meschùh, United States, 22 min, 2015, Short Narrative
The young Afghan woman, Nabilah is injured in an accident and German soldiers take her to a military base. Since the residents of Nabilah´s home to... more »
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OASIS
Dir: Carmen Jimenez , United States, 15 min, 2014, Short Narrative
After her husband dies, Nieves inherits his job as the super of a decaying apartment complex in New York City. But the job becomes more difficult th... more »
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PET
Dir: Chris Moraitis, Greece, 11 min, 2015, Short Narrative
Dimitris is a 10 year old boy and the only child of a rich family. His grandma, who used to take care of him is now dead and his only companion is h... more »
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PHOTO OP
Dir: Dave Solomon, United States, 10 min, 2015, Short Narrative
A lonely Brooklyn photographer gets the courage to come out from behind his camera to capture his crush, but there is more to the picture than meets... more »
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Picnic
Dir: Jure Pavlovic, Croatia, 13 min, 2015, Short Narrative
Sarajevo, rush hour. EMIR (15), accompanied by a SOCIAL WORKER, is on his way to meet his father SAFET for a weekend picnic at Igman, a semi-open pe... more »
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QUIRA
Dir: Breech Quincy, Philippines, 14 min, 2015, Short Narrative
A foraging tribe peacefully lives in the middle of the Baa Land. A young girl named Quira (Sam Booc) is the firstborn child of the only
pure bloodl... more »
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RADIAL GRINDER
Dir: Jose Antonio Muela, Spain, 25 min, 2016, Short Narrative
Salva witnesses the murder of his mother on his birthday. From that moment he will live through the tragedy and nightmare that comes with revenge.... more »
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RECIPE
Dir: Olivia Saperstein, United States, 6 min, 2015, Short Narrative
Faye takes her obsession with diet and exercise a little too far...... more »
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SICK
Dir: Martin Riofrio & Christopher Gilpatrick, United States, 26 min, 2015, Short Narrative
A suicide. A man tries to help the surviving friend regain his emotional health.
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SID
Dir: Joshua Almario, United States, 15 min, 2015, Short Narrative
Sid is a sardonic psychological thriller about a victimized high school student who struggles to maintain his sanity when his childhood imaginary fr... more »
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SKIN DEEP
Dir: Gwenllian Thurstan, Scotland, 10 min, 2015, Short Narrative
15 year old Lola's life is changing. As she comes to terms with it, she is confronted with the complexities of sex, pornography and love.
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SPLIT END
Dir: Eddie Shieh, United States, 5 min, 2015, Short Narrative
A young, single woman bored with her social life caters a party for a beautiful couple and meets the charismatic husband who is also looking for som... more »
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SWIMLAPSE
Dir: Edward Schmit, United States, 9 min, 2015, Short Narrative
In the shadow of a chilling accident, a young lifeguard struggles to return to work while teaching a reluctant girl to swim.
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THE FEAR INSIDE
Dir: Rick Hamilton, United States, 15 min, 2015, Short Narrative
An agoraphobic woman encounters unexplained events in her home and wrestles with whether her need to escape them outweighs her paralyzing fear.
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THE FEED
Dir: Clayton Combe, United States, 10 min, 2015, Short Narrative
The year is 2084. Oak Wat is a Parker, which is to say he's at the bottom of the totem pole. He didn't have breakfast before work this morning, and... more »
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THE LAST TAXI DRIVER
Dir: Debra Markowitz, United States, 15 min, 2015, Short Narrative
Dorman O'Merain is pissed. He refuses to give up his taxi route when most of the inhabitants left in post-apocalyptic America are zombies. But somet... more »
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THE TELEGRAM MAN
Dir: James Francis Khehtie, United States, 14 min, 2015, Short Narrative
A BAFTA Los Angeles® winner and Australian Academy Awards® nominee, THE TELEGRAM MAN, starring Australian and international screen legends J... more »
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TIMSHEL
Dir: John Say, United States, 22 min, 2015, Short Narrative
Miles awakens from a long slumber of depressive behavior. At last, he's had enough of himself, but once he discovers that his best friend has been... more »
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TOM IN AMERICA
Dir: Flavio Alves, Brazil, 16 min, 2014, Short Narrative
For 50 years, Michael and Betty have been united by one guiding principle: no secrets. But when a provocative Tom of Finland doll triggers Michael's... more »
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TOPANGA ROSE
Dir: Anne Nemer, United States, 10 min, 2015, Short Narrative
A young girl living with Cystic Fibrosis goes on a birthday hike with her mother. An unexpected guest brings them peace.
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UNDER THE HEAVENS
Dir: Tyrik Washington, United States, 9 min, 2015, Short Narrative
The American dream becomes a nightmare due to the recent killings of several unarmed black men by the police for Rahkeem; a frustrated African- Amer... more »
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UNHAPPY ENDINGS
Dir: Steven Benson & Wayne Benson, Ireland, 12 min, 2016, Short Narrative
A woman is drawn in by a mysterious stranger she meets at a bar, fascinated by what could be his intriguing story - or sinister warning.
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WE HAD PLANS
Dir: Christina Raia, United States, 4 min, 2015, Short Narrative
Diana and Liz are two adult sisters who love and respect each other more than anyone else in the world. However, when Liz decides she needs to break... more »
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WHAT IF...?
Dir: Emma Taylor, Germany, 14 min, 2015, Short Narrative
A chance encounter... A notion... What If...? What If...? is an intimate insight into the relationship of Zoe and Chris, a young couple madly in lo... more »
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YOUNG FLACCID GONNA DIE
Dir: Johnny Bauers & David Woon, United States, 10 min, 2015, Short Narrative
When naive teen rapper Young Flaccid is shot at an awards show by his nemesis, the washed-up old school rapper Lil' Unkle, he is shocked to wake up... more »
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ZUGZWANG
Dir: Yolanda Centeno, United States, 9 min, 2014, Short Narrative
Zugzwang in German means obligation to move. Life and chess are not so different. There is a moment in life where you know you have to make a decisi... more »
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DOCUMENTARY
AFTER THE FAIR
Dir: Ryan Ritchey, United States, 102 min, 2014, Documentary
In 1964, the world gathered in Queens. People came together and demonstrated technology, ideas, and cultures that continue to influence our lives to... more »
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BIG VOICE
Dir: Varda Bar-Kar, United States, 83 min, 2015, Documentary
BIG VOICE chronicles a year in the life of a determined public high school choir director who overcomes challenges to push his students to achieve... more »
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COMING AND GOING
Dir: Tianlin Xu, United States, 89 min, 2015, Documentary
Two orphaned teenage brothers leave their remote mountain village behind to seek their fortune in two separate major cities. Meanwhile, their young... more »
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I AM HAITI
Dir: Raúl de la Fuente, Haiti, 66 min, 2014, Documentary
In Haiti, ancestors say if something is foretold, it will happen no matter how, and nobody can change that. Artist Celeur is inspired by his Voodoo... more »
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POMONOK DREAMS
Dir: Terry Katz, United States, 60 min, 2015, Documentary
It was just after World War II. Our boys were home from the war and starting families. Affordable housing was a priority, so the New York City Hous... more »
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REUNIFICATION
Dir: Alvin Tsang, United States, 85 min, 2015, Documentary
As he examines the legacy of his family's immigration to Los Angeles from Hong Kong-fraught with vulnerabilities and betrayal and splintered with ec... more »
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YOU SEE ME
Dir: Linda J. Brown, United States, 71 min, 2015, Documentary
Filmmaker Linda Brown's father embodied 1960s masculinity. But when a devastating stroke leaves him vulnerable and dependent, Linda decides to confr... more »
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LGBT
CURIOUS-CITY
Dir: John Chatwin, Australia, 26 min, 2014, LGBT
Oliver visits the homes of people selling possessions online, his intent rather than purchase is to ask questions and create uncomfortable situation... more »
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NO GENDER
Dir: Sylvain Tremblay & Stephane Olivier, Canada, 18 min, 2014, LGBT
An art video, in several different countries around the world, where the painter Sylvain Tremblay in search of the ultimate goal for an artist: to... more »
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NUNE
Dir: Ji Strangeway, United States, 30 min, 2015, LGBT
A 15-year-old Nune creates a fantasy world to escape from the pain of social rejection and bullying. But her archenemy's girlfriend, a model cheerle... more »
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POSTED
Dir: Jayne Clarke, Canada, 12 min, 2015, LGBT
University, for many students, is a place to discover who you can be. For third-year Western student, Mina Gerges, this fate led to over 135 000 oth... more »
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WEDLOCKED
Dir: Puppett, United States, 11 min, 2015, LGBT
Set before the SCOTUS ruling of June 2015, Wedlocked is a farcical comedy taking on the ridiculous laws that governed gay divorce. Sydney & Cameron... more »
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ANIMATION
10 LITTLE RUBBER DUCKS
Dir: Jonathan Rockefeller, United States, 7 min, 2015, Animation
In 1992, a shipment of 29,000 bathtub toys fell overboard from a container ship in the Pacific Ocean. Ducks, beavers, turtles, and frogs had bobbed... more »
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MY LIFE IN HOUSES
Dir: Amy Lawrence, United States, 13 min, 2014, Animation
An animated life in six houses as a child grows, moves cross-country, marries, and moves again as the marriage ends. Simple floor plans become detai... more »
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SI LUNCHAI
Dir: Hannes Rall, Singapore, 9 min, 2014, Animation
The poor yet smart trickster Si Lunchai triumphs over the cruel king.
An adaptation of an Indonesian legend, inspired by the style of the Southeast... more »
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SHORT DOCUMENTARY
BOULEVARD'S END
Dir: Nora Fingscheidt, United States, 15 min, 2015, Short Documentary
At the end of Washington Boulevard, where Los Angeles' streets merge into the ocean, the Venice Pier begins. The rough concrete pier braves Pacific... more »
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CHRISTOPHER'S GARDEN
Dir: William Torgerson, United States, 11 min, 2014, Short Documentary
In the Blue Ridge Mountain town of Asheville, North Carolina, an artist named Christopher Mello has made a darkly beautiful garden that includes wha... more »
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CUBICLES
Dir: Riz Nasim, Canada, 21 min, 2015, Short Documentary
'Cubicles' depicts the issue of child labor escalating due to poverty, lack of education, unavailability of government support and so on. In develop... more »
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HANKA'S TATTOO
Dir: Elaine Vedette Tack, United States, 15 min, 2015, Short Documentary
Seventy five years after his mother was branded at Auschwitz, a New York City Doctor gets his mothers tattoo and so does his 23 year old daughter. A... more »
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MY FATHER'S HOUSE
Dir: David Greenwald, United States, 29 min, 2015, Short Documentary
From his boyhood home in Queens to his father's boyhood home in Eastern Europe, filmmaker David Greenwald takes you through a multi-generational jou... more »
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THE LADIES
Dir: Tyler Zoanni, United States, 13 min, 2015, Short Documentary
For 50 years, a group of Ukrainian women has gathered in New York's East Village to make dumplings for their church. This observational short offers... more »
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