Screening #5 – The short film’s ultimate medley
Silverspot Cinema
1120 Lincoln Rd Mall, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Sunday, November 10th / 3:00 PM
This program offers a unique cinematic experience that would make the viewers feel both inside a rollercoaster and the cinema at the same time. Ups and downs, curvy, sassy, and more is what this medley offers. Whether you’re looking for drama, comedy, or something in between, this medley promises a rich and varied exploration of the art of short filmmaking.
PURCHASE TICKETS
Dir. Will Pinke – Narrative – 17:28 Min – USA
In this surreal noir-comedy, SAM (75), an aging, wannabe mystery writer, struggles to finish his first detective novel before it’s too late. Over the course of one eventful evening, the lines between his real and fictional lives begin to blur.
Dir. Isabella Breton – Documentary – 09:59 Min – USA
Through a conversation with photographer Winston Vargas, we explore the evolution of the Dominican community that migrated from one island to another. We witness through his gaze the peculiar experience of the diaspora in Washington Heights, but most importantly the effect of the community on its new environment. Apart from addressing Dominican identity, Winston confronts the difficulties of adapting, their resilience, and the value of documenting and visually expressing their presence over the years.
Dir. Alexandra Qin – Narrative – 10:00 Min – USA
On a road trip with her younger sister, Charlie struggles to hide a secret addiction.
Dir by: David Glass – Experimental – 5:54 Min – USA
A psychological rollercoaster containing a variety of footage that express a wide range of intense emotions and strong forces of nature, and yet there is a beauty to the chaos. As in a ballet, the music is in synchronicity with the dramatic scenes.
Dir. Uriya Hertz – Narrative – 16:00 Min – Israel
After a night out at a Jerusalem gay bar, Aaron finds out that his bag is missing. Unable to return home without it, he receives assistance from Sefi, the bartender. The fates of both will be linked tonight.
Dir. Sarah Sellman – Narrative – 10:51 Min – UK
When GILLIAN takes on her partner’s identity to confront their father, she finds a connection she didn’t expect in the strange exchange she has with him. A short about healing by proxy and stepping into new identities.
Dir. Eddie Grey – Narrative – 09:58 Min – USA
A gregarious actor forces his friends to throw a viewing party to watch his first co-star, but when he learns his two lines were cut, he must reverse course and stop them from watching.