Program 9
SATURDAY
OCTOBER 14, 6:00PM
On the Margin
United States / Drama / 13 mins
Director/Writer: Andy Long
Producer: Yumang Han, Xinying Lao, Alex Bendo
Cast: Steve Lin, Fenton Li, Tess Pargas
The film follows a Chinese deliveryman Kaiwen Wong as he navigates the gritty streets of Brooklyn while trying to make sense of his own inner landscape as an immigrant. Between his degrading treatment at work and his emotionally inept court-ordered shrink, Kaiwen is a ticking time bomb.
AJ's Story
United States / Drama / 27 mins
Director: Leon, Christina Richardson
Writer: Orsen Reyes, Darhendrick Castro, Patrick Pyne
Producer: Ana Ugrekhelidze, Leon, Christina Richardson
Cast: Jesse Singleton, Israel Oyedapo, Vegas Chiddick
A bi-racial teenager living in the Bronx in search of his biological father, faces tragedy that could split up foster home family.
Glimpse of Childhood
United States / Drama / 8 mins
Director/Writer: Nizami Murtuzayev
Producer: Ohia Morrison, Grace Ward
Cast: Justine Colan, Alessandra Eelen, David Nash
On her birthday, a young girl finds herself in the company of a guilt-ridden and emotionally detached family, where each member grapples with personal challenges in an attempt to rise above their troubles.
The Housewife
United States / Drama / 15 mins
Director: Jeremiah Kipp
Writer: Kelly A. Turner
Producer: Lisa Laing, Kelly A. Turner, Jennifer Plotzke
Cast: Kelly A. Turner, Brendan Riley, Michael Crowe
In this proof-of-concept for a feature, a disillusioned housewife regains her power after she and her son are placed in mortal danger.
A Small Planet
United States / Thriller / 14 mins
Director/Writer: Joseph Nell
Producer: Joseph Nell, Sam Millstein
Cast: Christian Mallen, Jen Parker Davis, Cameron Hutt
A bloodstained carpet and a pointed remark from his girlfriend fracture Jamie's masculinity, leading him to purchase a clandestine service that he believes will save his relationship.