Program 15
SUNDAY
OCTOBER 12, 4:00PM

Brother Bear
United States / Drama / 8 mins
Director: Ali Malik
As his parents' separation looms, and his big brother grows distant, a little boy strives for connection through the relationship with his teddy bear.

Finding Comfort
United States / Drama / 20 mins
Director/Writer: Sameer Butt
Producer: Sameer Butt, Darko Ibrahimpasic
Cast: Robert Axel, Samantha Dagnino
Set in the heart of New York City, the story follows Marty, an isolated diner owner whose anguish and loss as a young man have ossified into a permanent grief, defining him in his old age. When a young refugee and her son enter his life, Marty is faced with an unexpected opportunity for connection. However, as the pain of his past resurfaces, it threatens to overshadow the present and unravel his already fragile future.

The Shadow of the Sun
United States / Drama / 17 mins
Director/Writer: Emilio Francesco Guido
Producer: Emilio Francesco Guido, James Valdez
Cast: Emilio Palmeras, Fady Demian, Alexander Matossian
After a life of crime, a father attempts to repair his relationship with his estranged son, but his criminal past catches up and threatens to tear them apart. "The Shadow of the Sun" is a raw and heartbreaking story about redemption, forgiveness, and the fragility of hope.

Pop!
United States / Drama / 15 mins
Director/Writer: Ian Alexander Dugan
Producer: Alan He, Nina Sundermeyer
Cast: Spencer Lincoln, Carolyn Slesinski, Dennis Daprile
A grieving teen must reconcile his family when his father reincarnates as a balloon.

Way Back Home
United States / Drama / 20 mins
Director/Writer: Chad Hamilton
Producer: Gorby Shih, Mehaka Chahat Luintel, Sharon Mayo
Cast: Nayib Felix, Marion Grey, Dan Jessup
Jared and Van inherit their grandmother’s dilapidated brownstone. The siblings have opposing views on what to do with the house until a surprise offer forces one to make arrangements behind the other’s back.