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Anjali
USA, 2008, 15 min.
The generation gap seems especially hard to bridge when tradition collides with contemporary mores, as a young woman in an Indo-American family sneaks home for a tryst with her all-American boyfriend, only to find one of her parents engaged in a secret tryst of their own.... more
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Apple
Sweden, 2006, 6 min.
A young boy finds the apple of his eye is as unattainable as it is desirable, until a kindly neighbor surprises him by helping him to reach the object of his desire.... more
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Awakening (En Forelskelse)
Denmark, 2008, 39 min.
Finding himself unexpectedly attracted to his girlfriend's father, a young man goes through a sexual awakening that will cause a seismic shift in his approach to both life and love.... more
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Because There are Things You Never Forget... (Porque hay cosas que nunca se olvidan...)
Spain, 2008, 13 min.
Young boys, a soccer ball, a broken window -- it's a typical experience in any childhood, except this one. A group of boys concoct an electrifying and elaborate revenge on the widow who has had enough of their nonsense.... more
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Cairn (Varde)
Norway, 2008, 15 min.
WON: Best Live Action Short Over 15 Minutes
Young Johan wants to be accepted by the cool guys at school, so he joins them in a cruel prank, shutting another boy from their class in a cold, dark cairn underground. When a series of circumstances cause him to leave the boy in the cellar,... more
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Cane Cutter
Australia, 2008, 9 min.
Set in 1970's Australia, a carefree young man finds himself caught betwixt the harsh realities of the world around him and the deeper bonds of friendship. When the two collide, the true nature of what's right and what's wrong may just set him free.... more
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The Cousin (El Primo)
USA, 2008, 16 min.
When two cousins, former best friends, are reunited in the course of a family visit, it soon becomes apparent just how much things have changed for both of them.... more
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Crossbow
Australia, 2008, 14 min.
Winner of the Best Australian Short at the Melbourne Film Festival and recipient of accolades at the Venice and Sundance Festivals, this story of a teenager brought up by negligent parents is a cautionary tale to pierce the heart.... more
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Dirty Magazines
USA, 2008, 39 min.
Young Mark goes through the tortures of the damned when his parents discover his stash of gay porn. When every attempt to set him straight leads to frustration, will his parents finally throw in the towel and let him live his life the way he wants?... more
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Edina
Poland, 2007, 35 min.
Out of step with family, life and environment, Edina faces decisions as a young woman that feel at odds with her religion. Edina is Muslim, and her boyfriend from Belgrade isn't. They live a 20-something's slacker life in Poland, not truly belonging to each other nor to the community.... more
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Fog
New Zealand, 2007, 14 min.
As a young teen teeters on the edge of manhood, a young girl tempts him to defy his family and find his own voice.... more
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Frankie
Ireland, 2007, 12 min.
This engrossing tale -- a prizewinner at the Cork and Galway Film Festivals -- introduces us to a startlingly precocious teenager who wheels a baby carriage around town in preparation for what he hopes will be his upcoming union with a girl he's knocked up.... more
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Friends Forever
United Kingdom, 2007, 23 min.
WON: Future Filmmaker Award; Second Place, Best Student Live Action Short Over 15 Minutes; Kodak Award for Best Student Cinematography
Returning to school following the death of his closest friend, young George is bedeviled by his friend's ghost who seems to follow him everywhere. But... more
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Hugo
Australia, 2007, 15 min.
Tired of being the school outcast, Desma is determined to win this year's school science project at any cost. When her rival, the infallibly perfect prefect Celestine, causes Desma's entomology project to go awry, how far will she go to succeed in her ambitions?... more
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It's Sunday! (C'est dimanche!)
Algeria, 2008, 30 min.
Young Ibrahim's fresh crush on a girl at school is tempered by the fact he's just been kicked out for poor grades. Unable to face the truth and frantic to get away from his responsibilities at home to meet up with the girl, Ibrahim tells a little white lie to his father that will have extraordinary ... more
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James
2008, 17 min.
WON: Best Student Live Action Short Over 15 Minutes & Second Place, Kodak Award for Best Student Cinematography
Young James struggles as the outsider kid at his school. His teacher, Mr. Sutherland, the only person he feels he can connect with. When James finally puts a voice to his ... more
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A Lesson in Biology
USA, 2007, 20 min.
Prom night, 1968, and as a young student sneaks away to the woods with his male teacher, the stage is set for a subsequent letter that will reflect the enormous changes to come in the early battle for gay rights.... more
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Lloyd Neck
USA, 2007, 16 min.
A high school athlete shares an uncommon bond with his little sister and his close friend who accompanies them on a day trip to the seashore to take pictures during an idyllic summer afternoon.... more
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Lowland Fell
Ireland, 2008, 21 min.
Lowland is a young girl temporarily displaced to the middle-of-nowhere Ireland while her father is on an archaeological dig. When she happens across two young brothers cutting peat, a surprise discovery brings the three of them together for a night of exploration.... more
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Man
USA, 2007, 15 min.
Maggie and her sister form an unusual bond during an encounter with a young man.... more
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The Morse Collectors
United Kingdom, 2008, 16 min.
As a brother and sister wait for news of their father, a soldier during WWII, noises in the house hold a special interest for the little boy. But when the sounds become dots and dashes and in turn become words, the two children discover messages that have more meaning than they imagined.... more
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My Name is Pochsy: An Industrial Film
Canada, 2007, 7 min.
Pochsy has a life altering moment when she is audited at work and decides to examine her life in the same way.... more
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Netherland Dwarf
Australia, 2008, 16 min.
Harry wants a Netherland Dwarf rabbit more than anything in the world. He eats, sleeps and breaths details about it, driving everyone crazy including the clerk at the pet store. Harry's dad, however, has other things to think about.... more
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New Boy
Ireland, 2007, 11 min.
Based on a short story by Roddy Doyle, this multiple award-winning short tells the story of a young African immigrant whose first day at a new school proves challenging as he faces a series of confrontations with the class bully.... more
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Orion Slave Girls Must Die!!!
USA, 2007, 26 min.
Fanboy or Fratboy? Jules and Matt are best friends whose lives are devoted to Star Trek and devoid of girls. When Matt falls for Stacey, an alluring sorority girl, he ashamedly hides his Trek life. Outraged, Jules must take drastic measures to bring Matt back to the Trekkie fold.... more
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Premature
USA, 2008, 15 min.
Tisha, a streetwise teenager from the Bronx, discovers she's pregnant much to the dismay of her single mother who refuses to offer help. In a panic, Tisha chooses to ignore her condition until nature forces her attention.... more
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Rhythm (Tala)
Australia, 2008, 12 min.
The daughter of immigrants to Australia confronts a clash of conscience and loyalties when she returns home early one day to find her mother in an unforeseen situation.... more
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Run
New Zealand, 2007, 15 min.
A young brother and sister brought up by a stern but loving single father help each other deal with the obstacles and adversities they face in life.... more
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Shy
USA, 2008, 12 min.
Young Lewis lives with his grandmother and is agoraphobic. One morning grandma doesn't wake up, so Lewis is forced to go to the store by himself. There, he comes upon a Chicano teen in the process of robbing the owner, and a strange relationship ensues.... more
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Small Avalanches
USA, 2007, 16 min.
Based on a Joyce Carol Oates story, this atmospheric short tells the story of 13-year-old Nancy, still a child but longing to be an adult, who encounters her first real threat as a female when an older man aggressively pursues her on her way home one sultry summer afternoon.... more
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Stolen Youth
United Kingdom, 2007, 14 min.
A pre-teen hooligan panics when his intended home invasion goes awry. Looking for a place to hide, he comes across a remote and empty house, a perfect place to lift a few valuables and take a breather. But the valuables in this house aren't the kind you can sell.... more
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Subira
Kenya, 2007, 12 min.
An 11-year-old rebellious Muslim girl in Kenya finds playing with the boys much more fun than conforming to her mother's (and society's) idea of acceptable behavior. She's about to discover that what truly sets her apart from the boys may also take away her freedom.... more
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Vacation
USA, 2008, 15 min.
A dull summer job becomes bearable for a young girl when she discovers a haunting song she plays over and over. Unfortunately, her obsession with the song drives everyone crazy, particularly her brother who tries whatever he can to distract her from the music.... more
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The Vulnerable Ones (Les Vulnerables)
Congo (Brazzaville), 2007, 14 min.
Set in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a schoolboy tries to prove his manhood to his once-famous, now-handicapped father by helping him smuggle goods over the border between Congo and Rwanda.... more
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You, Me and Him (Café com Leite)
Brazil, 2007, 18 min.
Danilo asks his boyfriend, Marcos, to move in with him, but when he returns home the next morning, he learns from his little brother that his situation has changed radically overnight. The ensuing weeks bring many changes for Danilo and the relationship.... more
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