Program 8
SATURDAY
OCTOBER 11, 2:00PM
Pop Guns at High Noon
United States / Drama / 19 mins
Director/Writer: Sebastian Montalvo, Cal Rohdie
Producer: Sebastian Montalvo
Cast: Kevin O'Neil, Jaydn Vargas
A boy learns the magic of storytelling through an adventure with his Grandpa.
Juliette's Miracle on St. Nick
United States / Drama / 20 mins
Director/Writer: Antwand A Pearman
Producer: Antwand A Pearman
Cast: Tiffany S. Smith, LaVeda Davis, Rotimi Paul
When a kind elderly woman receives a visit from a magical cat, she is granted one final night of youth, transported to a 1970s Harlem jazz club filled with music and peace, before a mysterious crow arrives to bring the night to an end.
Gutter
United States / Drama / 16 mins
Director/Writer: Jevon Edward Donaldson, Jordan Nicolas Donaldson
Producer: Jevon Edward Donaldson, Jordan Nicolas Donaldson, Iman Amini
Cast: Jordan Donaldson, Toney Goins, Emma Jean
Tyler Thompson, haunted by the memory of his father's death, isolates himself in his bedroom, surrounded by comic book sketches and memorabilia. As he reflects on the notion of becoming a superhero, he rejects calls from his mother and avoids confronting his grief.
Perfectly Seasoned
United States / Drama / 13 mins
Director: Brittany Ramjattan, Andrew Ramjattan, Harbinder Singh
Writer: Harbinder Singh, Brittany Ramjattan, Andrew Ramjattan
Producer: Harbinder Singh
Cast: Harbinder Singh, Priya Karki, Mahima Saigal, Riya Kaur, Bhumika Jain, Ayiesha Alizai Sadik, Cecillia Gomes, Arvinder Singh, Indu Kaur
Bikram, a longtime chef and confirmed bachelor, runs his restaurant with heart and discipline. But when his niece and two meddling Aunties host a speed-dating night there, his world is thrown into comedic chaos—blending family pressure, unexpected romance, and the perfect dash of second chances.
Top of My School
United States / Musical / 19 mins
Director/Writer: Katherine Lynn-Rose
Producer: Katherine Lynn-Rose
Cast: Zoe Buddie, Katherine Lynn-Rose, Michael C. Liu
An ambitious high school student’s obsession with winning the student council election spirals out of control when a classmate unexpectedly enters the race.