2015

Best Experimental
Experimental
United States
Runtime:
13 minutes
Director:
Andre Silva

REIFF 2015

What if we were the creator gods that a future cyber consciousness mythologized when imagining its origins? Or perhaps, we ourselves are blasting off into some currently unimaginable next phase of our evolution, one that transcends a purely physical existence.

Best Animation
Animation
Canada
Runtime:
5 minutes
Director:
Xstine Cook, Berlin Demuth, Maezy Dennie, Medina Dennie, Ocean Demuth, Sol Demuth, the Bum Family, Zaiyah Dennie

REIFF 2015

Lilly, a ten-foot tall orange monster, ventures into Wanda's Pet Shop in search of a friend. Lilly's escapades get her kicked out of the store but not before falling in love with a cute Fluffle. Lilly must undertake an epic journey to reunite with her true friend.

Created during a 48 hour animation challenge by The Bum Family, this group of cousins use cut outs and childrens logic to create an odd and hilarious story.

Narrative Short
United States
Runtime:
4 minutes
Director:
Glenn Hall

REIFF 2015

mary explores the struggles of solitude and change, the known and the unknown, the human relationship to place and the challenge of expectation and need.

Narrative Short
United States
Runtime:
4 minutes
Director:
Jordan Noel

REIFF 2015

To pull off this heist, they needed the best driver in the business... he wasn't available.

Narrative Short
United States
Runtime:
7 minutes
Director:
Jason Gibson & Aaron Eisenhauer

REIFF 2015

The heir of a serial killing dynasty has trouble overcoming his own psychosis while trying to carry on the legacy of his ancestors. Cam Trepard, once a sweet innocent boy, has been urged into the serial killing business by his psychotic, albeit caring, father. There is one problem, Cam's ventures of death are always thwarted by myriad physical health problems that his Doctor swears are all in his head. Upon reflection while buried in tomb of depression, Cam tries to overcome his fears and become the man of which his father knew he was capable. The new, reinvigorated Cam shakes off his neurosis and finally has a potential victim in his grasp only to fall dead of a heart attack, effectively ending his murderous bloodline.

Narrative Feature
United States
Runtime:
1 hour(s)
33 minutes
Director:
Edward Dublin

REIFF 2015

A recent college graduate in the midst of depression must decide if he will pursue his passion or stick to the protective bubble of his small town life.

Narrative Feature
United States
Runtime:
1 hour(s)
35 minutes
Director:
Paul Sapiano

REIFF 2015

Ninety five percent of my police experiences have not been amicable. I've been pulled over numerous times, but I can count on one Ninja Turtle hand how many of those cops were cool. The first thing they ask me is: do you have any warrants or are you on probation? License and registration comes second. When I'm driving I'm always on the look out for cops.

  1. Buckle seat belt.
  2. Check mirrors.
  3. Nigga watch out for cops.

As a black man I have my guidelines and rules that I live by to navigate through most interactions with 5-0. Driving While Black will show you these rules and techniques. But in a satirical way cuz this movie is a comedy. Comedy is the best way to get through to people, and this is important because there's a lot of young niggas who get shot for no good reason by trigger-happy cops.

Narrative Short
United States
Runtime:
20 minutes
Director:
Kiley Lane Parker

REIFF 2015

Zoe Parker, fresh off the plane from Los Angeles, decides to crash her childhood BFF's baby shower, but discovers that her former college nemesis, Noel, has taken her spot as Elizabeth's new bestie. After some help from some tasty libations, Zoe attempts to take control of the party. Yet, unfortunately for Zoe, sisterhood is stronger than a few unknown STDs. With her palsback on her side, Noel gathers enough nerve to speak her mind and call Zoe out for being selfish and self absorbed. But Zoe being Zoe, she scares Noel back into submission until she finally snaps. Noel fights Zoe to the death and for a chance to win the position as Elizabeths new BFF. Growing up is so hard to do, even when youre pregnant.

Experimental
United States
Runtime:
4 minutes
Director:
Todd Tue

REIFF 2015

Hurricane looks to capture the overwhelming chaos and inspiration of children, the creative process, and the crossover between the two

Narrative Short
United States
Runtime:
8 minutes
Director:
Josh Marberry

REIFF 2015

A story of conquering anxiety through love and the confrontation of fear.

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