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Directed by Eric Martin
A loving boyfriend obsesses over photographing his muse, but will soon discover that life has passed him by in the process. Showing in Shorts Program 1 and Local Shorts
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 Alicja Wonderland 20 min.
(Poland)
Directed by Martin Gauvreau
Beautiful, haunting and poetic is all that can describe Alicja Wonderland! Showing in Shorts Program 5
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 Al's Beef
35 min. (USA)
Directed
by Dennis Hauck
Bloodied, barefoot, and branded like cattle, a mysterious woman comes to town with an aim to kill the man that done her wrong. Showing in Shorts Program 5
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 American/Sandinista 30 min. (Local)
Directed
by Jason Blalock
At the height of the Cold War, thousands of Americans disobeyed White House warnings and descended upon Nicaragua, determined to lend their skills and labor to the left-wing Sandinista revolution. American/Sandinista tells their amazing story! Showing in Shorts Program 3
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 Annie's First Dates 3 min. (USA)
Directed
by Michael Gaston & Brooke Montgomery
A whimsical comedy about the perils of dating. Showing in Shorts Program 4
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 Blah 2 min.
(USA)
Directed
by Sam Holdren
Only two little words are spoken in this audience-pleasing cut-out animation,
but it’s still the same old story. BLAH meets YADDA, etc. Showing in Shorts Program 3
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 Drag 6 min. (Canada)
Directed by Jaime Escallon-Buraglia and Stan Barua
A Canadian man and a Hong Kong entrepreneur form a false matrimony, citizenship in exchange for money, but their differences and secrets turn a simple transaction into a twisted love story. Showing in Shorts Program 5
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 Dudley's Raft 30 min. (UK)
Directed
by Robert Matthews
Based on a true story, Dudley's Raft follows the trials of four sailors who we're forced to survive several weeks on a life raft after their yacht sinks. Showing in Shorts Program 3
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 E1even Roses 5 min.
(Canada)
Directed
by Pedram Goshtasbpour
Anna is modern and cool; Vince is big and smooth; Trevor is small and smitten. The two asymmetric males compete for Anna's attention through shameless, and shameful, acts. Dreams and dreads ignite teetering bulbs of love and pride. Showing in Shorts Program 4 and with the feature film TWELVE.
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 Feelings and Stuff 12 min.
(Germany)
Directed
by Samuli Valkama
Two strangers meet up on a diving platform and find themselves in a situation where each must define what kind of people they want to be. Will they be able to let go of their old patterns and accustomed habits? Featured in Shorts Program 4
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 First Memories 4 min.
(USA)
Directed
by Soo Hee Han
3D animation where a young girl ventures into a babies dream. Showing Opening NIght
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 For A Few Marbles More 11min.
(Netherlands)
Directed
by Jeimar Hufen
Four ten–year-olds are kicked out of their favorite playground by two aggressive drunkards. When they realize their parents are not going to help them, there’s only one solution. They have to find a way to get the toughest boy in the neighborhood to help them. Showing in Shorts Program 4
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 Gandhi at the Bat 11 min.
(USA)
Directed
by Stephanie Argy & Alec Boehm
Did Mohandas K. Gandhi really pinch-hit for the New York Yankees in 1933? Showing in Shorts Program 4
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 Hard Boiled
5 min. (USA)
Directed
by Brian Wilmer
Small-time thugs Mickey and Roy can't get a break. Now, they've broken Mr. B's 'product' ... and he's arriving any second. When they discover who Mr. B is, they could end up pushing up the daisies, or the daffodils. Showing in Shorts Program 1
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 Irish Run
2 min.
(Local, Nevada City)
Directed
by Erinn Clancy
A rhythmical and light hearted run through the many facades of the west coast of Ireland. Showing in Shorts Program 1 and Local Shorts
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 Karaoke Show
4 min. (Germany)
Directed
by Kari Tebbe
At the age of 14, Karl Tebbe badly wanted to be able to dance like Michael Jackson. But you either have rhythm in your blood or you don't. Now, 22 years later, stop-motion animation has allowed him to finally fulfill his lifelong dream. Showing in Shorts Program 5
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 L'amie De Zoe
2 min. (USA)
Directed by Danny Robashkin
L'amie De Zoe - a story of pure and innocent friendship. Showing with the feature film Leaving Barstow
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 Leaving Barstow 85 min. R (USA)
Directed by Peter Paige
Growing up in Barstow, CA, high school senior Andrew hopes for a bigger world -- but his devotion to his mother, Sandra, and his awakening attraction to newcomer Jenny, combine to keep him tied to home. Andrew's loyalties become confused and his prior ambitions begin to fade as he realizes he must make the most difficult of all decisions -- choosing between himself and the people he loves. Showing Saturday, August 16th at 2:00PM at the Miner's Foundry
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 Maggie and Mildred 4 min. (USA)
Directed
by Holly Klein
Maggie and Mildred have been friends their whole lives. Well, at least ONE of their whole lives! Showing in Shorts Program 4
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 Mugs 4 min. (USA)
Directed
by Ronnie Cramer
One hundred of your favorite celebrity mug shots morph from one to the next. The minimalist. trance-like soundtrack adds to the hypnotic effect. Showing in Shorts Program 2
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 No Parking 4 min.
(USA)
Directed
by Jeremy Brunjes
A man perpetually getting parking tickets finally meets the officer writing them... and falls in love. Showing in Shorts Program 1
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 Now You See Me, Now You Don't30 min. (Hungary)
Directed
by Atilla Szasz
A film of twists and turns and beautiful uncertainty. You will be swept up by this pitch perfect short film from Hungary! Showing in Shorts Program 2
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 PK-Granny
2 min. (USA)
Directed
by Jo Meuris
A little old lady is mugged by a man on a bicycle. Is there no one around who can help her? Showing in Shorts Program 2
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 Rumble Valley 12 min (USA)
Directed
by Zach Strauss
A stranger in a desolate town, Billy walks into a 50's diner to find that it screams bad news. Dominated by a local gang and its leader Buzz, the diner is swarming with hooligans and their scantily clad girlfriends. Showing in Shorts Program 2
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 Sexy Thing
14 min. (Austrailia)
Directed
by Denie Pentecost
On a dry suburban day, a 12 year old is caught between the conflicting worlds of family, friendship and imagination. Struggling to endure a confusing love, and longing simply to be seen, the child survives by transforming pain into beauty. Showing in Shorts Program 2
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 Siren 11 min. (Hungary) Directed by Andras Novak
A story about an accidental and fatal acquaintance of a Hungarian boy and a Russian soldier during the 1956 Revolution in Budapest. Showing in Shorts Progam 1
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 Soldiers 2 min. (USA)
Directed
by Hillman Curtis
This two minute twist of a film features a soldier, his mother and a graveyard. Showing in Shorts Program 3
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 The Cave: An Adaptation of Plato's Allegory in Clay 3 min. (USA)
Directed
by Michael Ramsey
An adaptation of Plato's, 'Allegory of the Cave' animated in clay. Showing in Shorts Program 1
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 The Golden Thread (El Hilo Del Oro) 20 min. (Spain)
Directed
by Diego Sanchidrian
Sometimes, mystifying bonds are set up between people. Bonds which overcome distance, oblivion and unawareness. And when those bonds are created, they can become what we need to survive. Showing in Shorts Program 1
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 The Student 4 min. (USA)
Directed
by Joe Tripician
Teaching love, and learning love are two different things. Showing in Shorts Program 4
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 Things I Have Learned: Stefan Sagmeister 10 min. (USA)
Directed
by Hillman Curtis
'Things I have Learned' is a 10-minute documentary about Stefan Sagmeister, an Austrian-born graphic designer, framed by a recent exhibit of his at Deitch Projects in New York City. Showing in Shorts Program 1
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 Tripswitch 2 min. (UK)
Directed
by Anthony Sutcliffe
A master scientist has finally finished his greatest achievement.
And now, history beckons. Showing in Shorts Program 4
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 Twelve 110 min. (USA)
Directed
by Various
In 2007 twelve filmmakers were assigned a month of the year. Each director was given the task of creating a 6 to 10 minute long film that took place during and was produced in their assigned months. At the end of the calendar year all twelve of the individual stories were edited together, creating a unique feature film experience that is at times thoughtful, hilarious, honest and human. Showing Friday, August 15th 5:30PM at the Miner's Foundry
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 Vaudeville Confessions 3 min. (USA)
Directed
by Justin Jackson
The greatest performers were Buster Keaton, W.C. Fields, the Marx Brothers, Judy Garland, Abbott and Costello, the Three Stooges, and Bob Hope. In the late 1920's vaudeville declined because of film and radio. But now it's back for your unadulterated pleasure and viewing entertainment. Without further ado, we present the 'Vaudeville Confessions!' Showing in Shorts Program 5
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