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Program 32
WEDNESDAY
OCTOBER 15, 2:00PM 

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After Land

United States / Experimental / 4 mins

Director: James Frank

Cast: Maria Kreyn

Inspired by the pioneering work of Maya Deren and Alexander Hammid, After Land is an experimental short film that follows a woman washed ashore as she embarks on a dreamlike journey through shifting landscapes and fractured time.

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Chloë At The Met

United States / Experimental / 8 mins

Director: Rebecca Dreyfus

Writer: Rebecca Dreyfus, Ethan Mermelstein, Chloe Roe

Producer: Randy Gebhardt, Eric Mendelsohn, Rebecca Dreyfus

Cast: Ethan Mermelstein, Chloe Roe, Rider Laskin

Heartbreak. Art. And a Wild Experiment.

Chloë sets out to retrace her steps with her camera, returning to scene of the “love crime” where she had her heart broken. 

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There's Someone At The Door

United States / Horror / 10 mins

Director/Writer: Chandler Crump

Producer: Marianna Kaimakliotis, Zoe Belle Gronner

A psychological horror film that explores the stakes of a 21st century woman's imagination of "what if?" -- What if the worst case scenarios is happening to...us?

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You're Not Sorry

United States / Horror / 7 mins

Director/Writer: Jazmine Cornielle

Producer: Jazmine Cornielle, William Naoum

"You can't dance your way out of a nightmare"

After bringing home a stolen painting, a party girl is forced to face the consequences of deserting a friend in her time of need.

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Flighty

United States / Drama / 10 mins

Director/Writer: Giovanni Staricco

Producer: Giovanni Staricco, Jackson Han

Cast: Negin Poure, Lauryn Savela

In this comedic and surrealist short, Sasha must grapple with her newfound independence after graduating from college with a degree in Education. Sasha struggles to contain her feelings of overwhelm as she manages living on her own for the first time, paying bills, grading papers, responding to emails, tracking her expenses, and keeping up a social life.

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Marge Short for Margaret

United States / Comedy / 12 mins

Director/Writer: Nora Sherman

Producer: David Hood, Lily Goldfine

Cast: Fana Schoen, Isabel Hoffman, Miles Allen

A young woman working at a clothing store, dissatisfied with life and antagonized by her manager, forms an unlikely bond with a Hasidic Jewish woman similar in age.

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Apples and Worms

United States / Drama / 13 mins

Director: Jonah Krynski

Writer: Elena Gabriella Kalva

Producer: Steve Kalvar

Cast: Maxwell Bank, Raiane Cantisano

A graduate student bonds with a teacher who inspires her.

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Max & Tish

United States / Romance / 15 mins

Director/Writer: Darek Dylo

Producer: Nicholas Spann

 Cast: Alex Santiago, Selena Christina Perez

Max & Tish is an experimental, immersive short film that revolves around a young Max, 23-year-old who works from home in NYC, feeling stuck in his monotonous job. Over the weekend, Max decides to break away from his routine and embark on a day of self-discovery. Shot against a white cyclorama wall, relying heavily on set design and an engaging score to convey emotions and storytelling. The narrative centers on a chance encounter with Tish, which sparks a heartwarming and romantic journey.

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