SHORTS BLOCK #2

SHORTS BLOCK #2

Fri, June 23rd @ 1 PM

Some of the films in this block contain strong language, violence, and adult themes and may not be suitable for all audiences.

"HIDARI" (6 min)

Directed By Masashi Kawamura

With a mechanical prosthetic arm and his sidekick "Sleeping Cat" on his side, legendary craftsman "Jingoro Hidari" faces one of his adversaries "Inumaru" in a fight to the death. Learn More HERE

"TRIGGERED" (16 min)

Directed By Hisonni Mustafa Johnson

Q&A with Filmmaker

This Atlanta-like short film examines the commitment of a doting teacher who is put to the test when his star pupil goes missing, forcing him to come to terms with the boy’s mother, who he loathes, to find him. Learn More HERE

"WORKING FROM HOME" (9 min)

Directed By Monica Matute

Q&A with Filmmaker

On Thanksgiving night, a young Latina woman confesses to her family that she posts sexy videos online. Learn More HERE

"EULOGY" (13 min) 

Directed By Garrett Martin

Q&A with Filmmaker

Eulogy is a short film about Galena Madrigal’s relationship with her father, and how passing moments from childhood can take on new meaning later in life. Learn More HERE

"THE VOICE IN ISABEL FLEISS'S OFFICE" (7 min)

Directed By Jim Haverkamp

A woman with cobweb buildup in the throat receives a most unorthodox treatment in this offbeat adaptation of the surreal poem by Virgil Renfroe.

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"TAKE ME HOME" (16 min)

Directed By Liz Sargent

After their mother’s death, a cognitively disabled woman and her estranged sister must learn to communicate in order to move forward.

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"LETTING LOOSE THE HOUNDS"(26 min)

Directed By Asher McMurren, Paige Harwood, Logan Leavett

Q&A with Filmmakers

Based on the award-winning short story that originally appeared in the Paris Review, “Letting Loose the Hounds” tells the story of Goody, who has lost his girlfriend, lives out of his car, and, worst of all, desperately needs to see a dentist. After a botched oral surgery, Goody wanders the streets of Boise. When a local trapper takes pity on him, the two spend the night commiserating about the terrible hand they have both been dealt. By morning, they reach the decision that it’s time to “let the hounds loose” and start anew. Learn More HERE