Screening #2 – Young Promises: The Future of Filmmaking
Regal South Beach
1120 Lincoln Rd Mall, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Saturday, November 18th / 2:00 PM
This selection of films represents a fresh perspective on the ever-evolving landscape of cinema. These films showcase the creative prowess of emerging young filmmakers who bring innovative techniques, bold narratives, and imaginative storytelling to the forefront. Through their lens, audiences are transported into worlds that challenge conventions, blend genres, and experiment with visual aesthetics. “Young Promises” films serve as a testament to the boundless possibilities of technology and artistic expression, as these visionary directors harness new tools and platforms to craft their cinematic visions. Full of the spirit of youthful enthusiasm and a willingness to break traditional molds, delivering stories that resonate with both the contemporary and future generations of film enthusiasts.
PURCHASE TICKETS
Dir. By Claudia de la Caridad – Narrative – 08:55 Min – Spain
On her last night in Barcelona, Soledad, a young Cuban-American woman, has a conversation with a mysterious man from her homeland that will leave her questioning the past, the future, and maybe even reality.
Dir. By Eli McGowan– Narrative – 11:15 Min – USA
Henry is shocked by the appearance of German P.O.W.s in his rural farming community and makes a decision that will impact his family for a generation.
Dir. By Josh Juar – Experimental – 09:18 Min – USA
After having fallen off the face of the Earth, Josh addresses that he “just took a break, no biggie.” He then addresses the societal pressure he feels to just conform.. but he does the opposite. “Don’t take risks! Don’t do stupid shit! Okay… I get it! But stupid things have good outcomes all the time.” Like a blazing red hot chili pepper, Josh then delivers the speech of the century, delineating all the things you could do if you “chase your dreams a little bit more every day because you only live once, and if you do it right, once is enough.”
Dir. By Phillip Kaminiak – Experimental – 06:10 Min – USA
The modern human being, living in mass cities, and the phenomenon of the circle of death – observed in nature with ants who are separated from the main foraging party and lose the pheromone track. They begin to follow one another, forming a continuously rotating circle, commonly known as a “death spiral” because the ants might eventually die of exhaustion.
Dir. By Monica Matute – Narrative – 08:59 Min – USA
On Thanksgiving night, a young Latina woman confesses to her family that she posts sexy videos online.
Dir. By Bianca Vucetich – Narrative – 07:13 Min – USA
Gardra’s Allegory is a modern adaptation and visualization of Plato’s Allegory of the Cave. Follow Gardra’s journey in awakening from the chains of the modern world to realize her own enlightenment.
Dir. By Nick Pascoal – Animation – 03:54 Min – USA
The serenity and calm of the peaceful countryside are brought to an abrupt halt when a mysterious colossal nemesis invades. The only person who lives there is an isolated man in his home, whose anxiety and paranoia are about to be pushed to their limits.
Dir. By Mikael Durand – Narrative – 14:22 Min – Finland
Marjut rejoices as her long-term unemployed husband Kari receives an invitation to a job interview. But what happens when the Devil himself steps in to question their happiness?