A charming mix of short films and animation the whole family can enjoy.
Screening Thursday, Sept. 22 at 5:30 pm with filmmaker Q&A to follow
- Napoleon | The Ticket (2 m)
- When his trusty stead gets a parking ticket, Napoleon Bonaparte is forced to come to grips with his new stature in society. Directed by Matthew Berenty
- Bottle (6 m)
- Animated on location at a beach, in the snow, and underwater, this stop-motion short details a transoceanic conversation between two characters via objects in a bottle. Directed by Kirsten Lepore
- Autumn Leaves (4 m)
- A girl's walk to school gets interrupted, with ironic results. Directed by Saman Hosseinpuor
- The Florist (8 m)
- Three typical days in the life of a young florist, followed by one not so typical day. Directed by Rinat Gazizov
- Worth the Wait (11 m)
- He’s moved on. So has she. But the annual jelly-making competition reveals they both still have something to prove. Directed by John Douglas Sinclair & Joel Berry
- A Tale of Momentum & Inertia (1 m)
- Human fate is in the hands of a Rock Giant - literally. Directed by Kameron Gates
- Jinxy Jenkins & Lucky Lou (4 m)
- The old story of lucky girl meets unlucky boy. Directed by Michael Bidinger & Michelle Kwon
- Cold Reader (11 m)
- A bored librarian learns not to judge a book by its cover. Directed by Michael Beddoes
Friday Afternoon
“Heroes & Warriors” Shorts Program
A diverse collection of short films and documentaries that explores what it means to be a hero…and the unlikely places you find them.
Screening Fri, Sept. 23 at 3 PM with filmmaker Q&A to follow
A diverse collection of short films and documentaries that explores what it means to be a hero…and the unlikely places you find them.
Screening Fri, Sept. 23 at 3 PM with filmmaker Q&A to follow
- Loggers: The Unsung Heroes (10 m)
- Wood is an incredible renewable resource…and so are the men who work with it. Directed by David Kirk West
- The Red Thunder (7 m)
- A nerdy teen steals her mom's brand new car for a date, only to discover the vehicle hides a secret. Directed by Alvaro Ron
- Cowboys (19 m)
- Martin’s career and personal life are in shambles. But one forced gig with a five year old fan turns out to pay much more than money or fame. Directed by Bernabé Rico
- JPAC: A Hero’s Mission (27 m)
- JPAC 's (Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command) mission is to achieve the fullest possible accounting of all Americans missing as a result of the nation's past conflicts. Directed by Randall Wilson
“Comedy Shorts” Shorts Program - Come laugh till you cry.
(Some adult situational humor. Children not advised.)
Screening Friday, Sept. 23 at 9 PM with filmmaker Q&A to follow
- The Fake (7 m)
- A tight-fisted empty-nester sets out to get himself a fake ID in order to qualify for the senior discount a few years early. But how long will the act last? Directed by Jared Hillman & Matt Helfgott
- Forget Me Not (8 m)
- Relationships can be hard. Especially when one of you can’t remember you had one. Directed by Michael Beddoes
- A Mile in These Hooves (15 m)
- Tom and Mark set out on a mission to break the world record for the furthest journey in a two-person outfit. It is a story about love, friendship, and a burlap donkey. Directed by James Brylowski
- Robot Love (4 m)
- A robot’s crush on a young woman is told in reverse, revealing his true origins. Directed by Ross Williams.
- The Gunfighter (9 m)
- In the tradition of classic westerns, a narrator sets up the story of a lone gunfighter who walks into a saloon. However, the people in this saloon can hear the narrator…and he’s kind of a jerk. Directed by Eric Kissack
- The Comeback Kids (14 m)
- Two child stars from the 70’s & 80’s try to stage a comeback. Only the game has changed, now that they’re in their forties. Directed by Brian Baugh
- How To Survive A Breakup (12 m)
- A his and hers guide to getting back on the horse after a soul-crushing split. Pluse, some really really bad dates. Directed by Deena Adar & Kai Collins
"Man In Nature" Shorts Program
A collection of short films that explore man’s complex relationship with the natural world.
Screening Saturday, Sept. 24 at 12 PM with filmmaker Q&A to follow
- Lonely As God (14 m)
- The short documentary explores the gold mining culture in present day Northern California, and the people who, despite mounting adversity, continue to seek gold. Directed by Sasha Flamm
- Object at Rest (6 m)
- We follow the life of a stone as it travels over the course of millennia, facing nature's greatest obstacle: human civilization. Directed by Seth Boyden
- The Old Man & The Mountain Lion (27 m)
- After an old man loses his beloved house cat to a mountain lion, he sets off into the at once brutal and arresting Big Sur Wilderness to seek his revenge. Directed by Michael Harrington
- Love Affair with Square (11 m)
- A ridiculous struggle takes us from Southern Oregon’s wilderness to gridded urban space. Directed Anja DuBois
“The Other Side of Animation” Shorts Program
This thought-provoking and diverse collection of short animated films touches on deeper, more sophisticated themes that adults will enjoy far more than kids.
Screening Saturday, Sept. 24 at 8 PM with filmmaker Q&A to follow
- Fox Ground (2 m)
- A fox must evade the hunter’s snare. Directed by Meghdad Akhavan
- Serial Taxi (2 m)
- A young businesswoman takes a chilling ride when she realizes her cab driver could be the notorious Taxi Killer. Directed by Paolo Cogliati
- The Apple Tree (20 m)
- Tommy Willis, a destitute young boy, discovers that the natural world near his home is in serious danger. Putting his own needs aside, he acts to put things right at all costs. Directed by Scott Storm
- He Sells Sea Shells (2 m)
- Two narratives intertwine, one of an old man, another of a young girl, to tell a deeper story. Directed by Zoe Polando
- Spyfox (5 m)
- When an evil shark tries to flood the planet with his laser satellite, it's up to Agent Fox to stop him and save the day. Directed by Yoav Shtibelman, Taylor Clutter & Kendra Phillips
- Borrowed Time (8 m)
- A weathered Sherriff returns to the remains of an accident he has spent a lifetime trying to forget. Directed by Andrew Coats & Lou Hamou-Lhadj
- Reviving Redwood (2 m)
- An old man struggles to bring life back to an abandoned logging town. Directed by Matt Sullivan
“Being Human” Shorts Program
This shorts program explores the depth and variety of human connections.
Screening Sunday, Sept. 25 @ 1:45 PM with filmmaker Q&A to follow
- A Walk In Winter (15 m)
- Conrad’s journey home to identify the remains of his mother becomes a shocking revelation about the missing pieces of his early life. Directed by Ryan Moody
- Oasis (16 m)
- After her husband dies, Nieves inherits his job as the superintendent of a decaying apartment complex in New York City and discovers a terrible secret. Directed by Carmen Jimenez
- Breathe (5 m)
- During WWII in Poland, a luminary scout leader guides a group of petrified teenagers on a dangerous escape through the sewers. Directed by Youssef Ouarrak
- Dear Future Self (8 m)
- A message from the past brings discovery of the present. Directed by Ray Nomoto Robison
- 2-1 (1 m)
- A young girl’s drawing reveals new awareness. Directed by Zahra Jafarialimolk
- Breath in 3 verses (15 m)
- A short documentary explores the focus, power and impact of breathing through several unique perspectives. Directed by Katherine Roselli
- Almost Home (15 m)
- After years of battle on the front lines in Afghanistan, an American Marine returns home to mend a broken relationship with his dying father. Directed by B.J. Golnick
