2015

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

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.

The Baby Shower film
Narrative Short
United States
Runtime:
20 minutes
Director:
Kiley Lane Parker

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.

Possessed by Paul James - Hurricane
Experimental
United States
Runtime:
4 minutes
Director:
Todd Tue

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

Surface to Air
Narrative Short
United States
Runtime:
8 minutes
Director:
Josh Marberry

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

The White Coat Phenomenon
Experimental
United States
Runtime:
3 minutes
Director:
Kristin Reeves

The body holds secrets confessed in examination rooms through expert techniques. Truth-telling clinical media has the authority to objectively answer what is found within physical bodies and processes. The White Coat Phenomenon uses found material from a distressed VHS training series on how to give examinations and the first ten questions of The Sexual I.Q. Test (LP 1973) to shed light on our understanding of sexuality and clinical subjectivity.

See Seven States from Rock City
Narrative Short
United States
Runtime:
14 minutes
Director:
Stephanie Jane Markham

A cancer scare compels a frustrated musician, whose life is in a rut, to turn off her phone and take a spontaneous road trip. Features original music by Bobby Long.

Clippings
Narrative Short
United States
Runtime:
19 minutes
Director:
Jamey Hastings

Four individuals from various walks of life, desperate for cash, become entwined in the enigmatic plans of a cunning recluse.

JKTV
Documentary Short
United States
Runtime:
9 minutes
Director:
Elle Schneider

A short documentary about webcam performance artist Joey Kim, who communicates with her audience through an adult chat site.

Threadbare
Experimental
United States
Runtime:
5 minutes
Director:
Kristin Reeves

A fever-dream processes childhood memories of medical exploitation. Back and forth flash the clinical gaze, which holds tight to the profitable conjuring that vulnerable bodies make possible. Patients unravel into material to support a billion-dollarpharmaceutical industry driven by commercial interests and the fear of our fragile physiology.

Cactus
Animation
United States
Runtime:
4 minutes
Director:
Ellen Raines

A lonely cactus in the middle of the southwest wants nothing more than a simple hug.

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