October 13 - 31
Gin Rummy
United States / Drama / 17 mins
Director/Writer: Suzanne Baird
Producer: Julie Tondreau
Cast: Eve Sigall, Darlene Popovic, Cynthia Gatlin
Three best friends have been playing Gin Rummy every week for over 50 years. On this Gin Rummy night they have made other plans as a final bonding of the trio.
Under the Blue
United Kingdom / Drama / 15 mins
Director/Writer: Linda Ludwig, James Curle
Producer: Linda Ludwig, James Curle
Cast: Steph Parry, Ed White, Nicola Walker
A true-story police drama starring Steph Parry ("Malpractice"), Ed White ("Tár") and TV-star Nicola Walker ("Unforgotten", "The Split") with a unique sound design by Joe Beal (BAFTA-winner "Chernobyl"). This slow-burn film explores appreciation and unlikely connections, whether we consider “the person underneath”.
October 14 - 31
Pause/Play
United States / Sci-Fi / 13 mins
Director/Writer: Kaitlyn Ali
Producer: Amadi Pate
Cast: Chase Simone, Ibrahim Quraishi, Jessica Ruth Bell
Upon the untimely death of famed gamer, An00bis, college-bound fangirl, Zora, and her influencer bestie, Hannah, honor him by attending his estate sale. There, Zora happens upon a magical, retro Walkman that blasts her into a mysterious realm. Lo and behold, An00bis’ soul is bound to it like a horcrux, stranding him in purgatory.
Trim
United States / Drama / 10 mins
Director/Writer: Josiah Persad
Producer: Don Kohler
Cast: Derriyon Winns, Taina Dominguez
In this short, we follow Zack, a recent high school graduate whose endearing unkempt hair matches his somewhat introverted nature. However, everything changes when he receives an invitation to a party where the girl of his dreams will be. In the midst of this comedy, drama, and romance, Zack unexpectedly discovers a newfound sense of courage.
October 15 - 31
The Life and Death of Gaia
Mexico / Sci-Fi / 17 mins
Director/Writer: Jerry Toth
Cast: Mónica Noguera
The entire life story of our Planet Earth, from birth until her eventual death, told through black-and-white images. After the meteoric rise and fall of Homo sapiens, artificial intelligence ushers forth a new era of planetary consciousness. It’s an ecological come-back story.
