BLOCK 8A — SEP 28 @ 12:OOPM | FREE
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FROZEN BLISS — Finalist
Dir: Rasmus Lindkvist | Sweden | Narrative Short | 2023 | 2 min
A disillusioned man believes that true happiness lies among the stars. Fueled by his desire for a new more beautiful world, he embarks on a daring space voyage.
LIFE REBORN
Dir: Marcel Barragan | Venezuela | Narrative Short | 2022 | 12 min
Lucas and his terminally ill daughter Clarisa, recreate a wonderful trip to space as NASA crew members. Everything is very well rehearsed and prepared for this long journey, in a particular rocket and with the support of NASA. The objective of this trip is to connect with a Magical Universe for her salvation, and in a great adventure, they succeed!
FOR ROY
Dir: Vivian Cheung | Canada | Narrative Short | 2022 | 12 min
Inspired by true events, an imaginative Asian-Canadian girl attempts to fold a thousand cranes as she learns to lose her father during his final days in the hospice.
HANDLE WITH CARE
Dir: Michael Glover Smith | USA | Narrative Short | 2024 | 8 min
A woman and a man go on a date, both for the first time in years. Each faces the dilemma of how open and honest they should be.
BOY'S THINGS
Dir: Raquel Colera | Spain | Narrative Short | 2023 | 14 min
Marta, a cheerful and innocent 12-year-old, enjoys playing with her friends, swimming, and riding her bike. Everything in her world is perfect, but Marta is different from other girls: in addition to being the leader of her gang of friends, she’s the only girl in the group. Gender has never been an issue in their friendship, but this is about to change.
BANDAR (MONKEY) — Finalist
Dir: Geet Gangwani | India | Narrative Short | 2023 | 15 min
This rom-com celebrates life's small moments during major decisions. It follows Hiya and Neil, a young couple in a happy live-in relationship. When Hiya moves to Bangalore for work, they face a long-distance challenge. The film alternates between their reunion in Mumbai (the present) and Hiya's departure (the past).
WILL I SEE YOU AGAIN?
Dir: Michael Perez-Lindsey | USA | Narrative Short | 2024 | 25 min
This film follows the story of two former college teammates who, after 20 years of estrangement, find themselves summoned to their late friend's estate hearing. To claim their inheritance, they must first confront their past relationship while undergoing a polygraph test.