2018 ShortFest Program Index
Communication Breakdowns
Funny, bittersweet and truthful, these are stories of missed connections, mix ups, language barriers and things left unsaid. It’s a wonder we can communicate at all.
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Cons & Consequences
A collection of films about criminals, victims and the often amorphous line between the two.
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Coupling & Uncoupling
Stories of coming together or breaking apart due to coveted video games, broken condoms, trash cans full of cash and other unusual catalysts.
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Departures
Whether leaving home or saying farewell to a loved one, the characters in these heartfelt films find themselves at the end of their respective paths, preparing for the uncertain futures that await them.
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Desperate Measures
Backed into corners with little recourse left, the protagonists in these stories look for drastic solutions to seemingly hopeless situations.
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Extraordinary People
A diverse group of documentaries featuring inspiring men and women facing personal, societal and historic challenges with strength and resolve.
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Face the Music
Musicians, their fans, friends and families populate our cinematic mixtape of backstage dramas, comebacks and songs that you just can’t get out of your head.
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Far from Home
As refugees or as workers, millions travel to distant lands. Poignant films for a world defined by the movement of people, sometimes voluntarily, sometimes through desperation or coercion, across borders.
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Fever Dream
Vivid imagery, distorted realities, provocative and haunting stories. Like a dream that you can’t shake, these films are made for unpacking.
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Freaks, Geeks & Creeps
Whether you’ve ever felt like an outcast or not, you’ll be cheering these films about outsiders and lovable losers. Eccentrics, weirdos, nerds and dweebs, we celebrate you!
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Gay!La: Program 1
This Gay!La presentation explores the many definitions, struggles and pleasures within the LGBTQ community, from life transitions and breakups to awakening desires.
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Gay!La: Program 2
For part two of our Gay!La presentation, we bring you stories to put you in a mood to celebrate. World want to keep us down? Try again, we’re busy...
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Girls On Top
From India to Appalachia, women fearlessly lead the way in this international collection of shorts.
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Growing Pains
Growing up is hard to do but makes for great stories in this collection of coming-of-age shorts.
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Heaven & Hell
Mysticism, spirituality and yearning for higher grounds take center stage in this collection of films that explore the darker side of what we believe.
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The History of Us
From personal to shared histories, this collection of films looks at the things that shape us–the politics, the moments, the people.
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Home Is Where the Heart Is
For many of us, home is so much more than where we physically reside. It is our heritage, our memories, our loved ones.
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It Takes Two
It’s true you need two to tango, but two wrongs don’t make a right, and sometimes two is too many. These numbers games will make you smile, laugh, and squirm.
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The Kids Are Alright
They may be young, but by choice or by circumstance, they have been thrust into a world that has little patience for the innocence of childhood.
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