SATURDAY

WORLD CINEMA ONE
11AM / SATURDAY FEB 3RD, 2024
(Foreign Language, Intense Drama)

Welcome to World Cinema One. We are proud to present our initial block of International films which offer a brilliant selection of shorts from Luxembourg, Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom and Iceland.

The Old Young Crow
12 mins / Japan
An Iranian boy befriends an old Japanese woman at a graveyard in Tokyo.
Directed by Liam LoPinto

The Weenies
13 mins / Canada
Philomène and Carolanne are the anti-capitalist feminist punk-rock group « The Weenies ». After a fiery argument both their friendship and their highly (un)anticipated gig are put at risk.
Directed by Garance Chagnon-Grégoire

Chevalier
16 mins / Luxembourg
Lonely and abandoned by her father and society, Emma, eleven years, throws herself body and soul into a lost cause.
Directed by Frederic Zeimet

Seasalter Road
15 mins / United Kingdom
Following the sudden death of their mother a pair of estranged siblings must revisit their family home which opens old wounds that their relationship might not withstand.
Directed by Will Kenning

Fár
5 mins / Iceland
A bird hits a window of a café and disrupts its customers. A woman faces a decision on whether to ignore nature or to react.
Directed by Gunnur Martinsdóttir Schlüter

Last Call
19 mins / United Kingdom
A desperate mother who wants to reconnect with her son. On the complexity of depression and grief and search for understanding and absolution. Starring Tom Holland and Lindsay Duncan.
Directed by Harry Holland

FAMILY SELECTIONS
11:30AM / SATURDAY FEB 3RD, 2024
(All Ages Short Films)

Join us for our Family block, a safe haven of quality films for the whole family. Includes both live action and animated selections.

Highly Recommended.

Mushka
29 mins / USA
When a young Ukrainian girl, Sarah, is forced to live with her estranged father, she discovers an orphaned baby Siberian tiger and realizes she must raise him or leave him to the perils of the snowy wild.
Directed by Andreas Deja

Goro Goro
3 mins / USA
Goro Goro follows the story of Daigoro, a baby thunder god, who dreams of being as powerful as his father. Through his thunderous journey, he realizes that he can achieve his dreams in his own unique way.
Directed by Ryotaro Sawada, Agatha Tiara Christa

Career Day
10 mins / USA
A once promising 90's pop star and his boy band reunite for his daughter's elementary school Career Day and go viral.
Directed by Jason Robinson, Chris Hooper

One Small Visit
30 mins / Canada
This is the incredible true story of an immigrant Indian family who unexpectedly passes through the tiny Midwest hometown of Neil Armstrong in the wake of the '69 moon landing only to find themselves on the doorstep of the Armstrong home.
Directed by Jo Chim

Champion
13 mins / USA
It's 1997, and 9-year-old Jimin just moved to California. Despite her mother’s imploring, Jimin refuses to speak to her father who stayed behind in Korea. However, when a major financial crisis devastates their home country, all hopes that he can join them in America dissipates. Now, Jimin must gather the courage to take the next steps alone.
Directed by Kim J.Y. Han

A HARD DOC'S LIFE
1:30PM / SATURDAY FEB 3RD, 2024
(Documentary Shorts)

Uncovering a broad assortment of real-life stories, this block of documentary shorts are both powerful and heartfelt.

Highly recommended.

Philemona Williamson: To Be Seen
6 mins / USA
For years, Philemona Williamson hid her past. In her paintings, she's ready to talk.
Directed by Sam Vladimirsky

Stamp Our Story
19 mins / USA
The achievements and struggles of the Japanese American soldiers of World War II is told in this striking documentary. It details the extraordinary story of how, after 15 years, a grassroots movement led by three elderly Nisei (2nd generation) women overcame all odds to successfully pay tribute to the brilliant men who served with such distinction.
Directed by Kaia Rose, Robert Horsting

Jack and Sam
20 mins / UK
A poignant story about two Holocaust survivors miraculously reunited after 80 years. Now in their late 90s, they are spending the precious time they have left rekindling their friendship and teaching others about the dangers of hatred.
Directed by Jordan Matthew Horowitz

The Exchange Girl
9 mins / USA
Exploring the truth behind the dangerous working conditions for women in silent film post-production. The film also explores how Margaret Booth, one of the great editors, started her legendary career that way.
Directed by George Larkin

Every Day After
36 mins / USA
This documentary provides a nuanced look at the complexities of the healing process we don’t often see and honors the invisible labor of a sister whose love and action makes it possible for her brother to experience everyday joys and struggles of growing up.
Directed by Elisa Gambino

I am Kanaka
15 mins / UK
Revealing a dark history where 5% of the native population speak the native language and 10% live in poverty, Hawaii is in danger of losing its traditions forever. This touching documentary offers a glimpse into the future and how a non-profit program is offering a return to their traditions.
Directed by Genevieve Sulway

THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE
Cabernet Cinema Event - Doors Open at 1:45pm
2:30 PM / SATURDAY FEB 3RD, 2024
(Heart-warming Short Films)

Uncovering the reality behind the human condition, we can reveal the bond between ourselves and our struggle to become the best versions of who we ultimately want to be. VIP ALL ACCESS PATRONS will join us for our CABERNET CINEMA tastings prior to this screening.

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11 mins / USA
Two people on a first date mask and ignore their insecurities until an event forces them to say what they're really thinking.
Directed by Erin Brown Thomas

Voice Activated
12 mins / Australia
A florist with a stutter is forced to cooperate with a voice activated car on the way to an important delivery.
Directed by Steve Anthopoulos

Blue Hour
16 mins / USA
Two personal journeys intersect when a struggling young photographer is hired for a cheap last minute portrait gig. The unfolding photo session, while transient, leaves an indelible mark on both women.
Directed by J.D Shields

Rear View
12 mins / USA
A driver for a mysterious ride-share app forms a tender connection with a new passenger, which could break the balance between life and death.
Directed by Matthew Conboy

Infraction
21 mins / USA
When a prison guard is murdered on the job, his replacement and an inmate form an unlikely relationship with life-altering ramifications.
Directed by Timothy Blackwood

Somewhere in Between
15 mins / USA
Two will-they-won’t-they friends are just keeping it simple this New Year's Eve — until their house is crashed by a man from the future who tells them that the fate of the universe rests in their hands!
Directed by Kyle Vorbach

Dear Oli
3 mins / Australia
After Oli is diagnosed with autism, his mother writes him a letter, capturing her complicated feelings, while affirming her unconditional love for him.
Directed by Blaise Borrer

WORLD CINEMA TWO
4:30PM / SATURDAY FEB 3RD, 2024
(Foreign Language, Intense Drama)

Our second block of International films.
Join us for World Cinema Two where five brilliant short
films from the UK and Germany uncover honest portrayals, strong performances and characters that resonate with authentic voices.

Path to Ecstacy
14 mins / UK
A lost teen is abandoned by his alcoholic stepfather, and spurred on a desperate search for connection within the same group he also wishes to escape from.
Directed by Abdullah Khan

Dog Run
24 mins / UK
A silent man is lifted out of a life of exploitation through an unexpected bond with guard dog, Sabre, and the healing power of nature.
Directed by Lorna Nickson Brown

Keep
23 mins / UK
Gordon, the former keeper of a lighthouse now turned into a museum, is desperate for someone to help him maintain the site. When Musa, an Afghan refugee, comes knocking on his door - Gordon must decide if he had finally found the helper he has been waiting for.
Directed by Lewis Rose

Wider Than The Sky
11 mins / UK
Jenny's father has been diagnosed with Cancer. To cope, this deeply creative child makes scenes inside shoeboxes into which she escapes. A chance encounter with a seemingly ordinary cafe owner provides the catalyst for this truly magical tale.
Directed by Philip Taylor

Servir
16 mins / Germany
Lilly and Bruno are trying to enjoy the holidays while visiting his family in the beautiful city of Porto. A chance encounter with a mother and son on the side of the road, may dramatically change the course of their day and ultimately reveal the reason behind the mother's despair.
Directed by Lea Maria Kruse

LLOYD CELLARS SCREENING
VIP Cinema Event
7 PM / SATURDAY FEB 3RD, 2024
(Suspense, Documentary, Drama)

Join us as we celebrate four curated world class
short films that will be paired with special tasting
from our festival partner Lloyd Cellars.

Open to VIP ALL ACCESS PATRONS.

Picture Day (Ireland)
12 mins / Ireland
After learning that class photo day is approaching, a young boy comes face to face with the manifestation of his insecurities in the form of a troll called Alan.
Directed by Jason Branagan

The Naming of Things
10 mins / USA
A product of Jewish day schools and way too much education, Ike finds himself adrift after the sudden death of his wife. As he navigates his wife’s shiva, he struggles to find meaning in the world around him, which includes the Jew inside him and the helpful community who can't seem to keep trying to feed him bagels.
Directed by Gadi Rubin

Hit Man: Secrets of Lies
19 mins / USA
A reflective hitman from New York City travels to a small town where he is confronted with an artifact from his past that forces him to re-examine his profession and his personal history. Starring Richard Kind, Karen Allen, William Sadler, and Peter Riegert.
Directed by Elias Plagianos

When Beverly Met Reita
15 mins / USA
An 87-year old former Hollywood star overcomes tragedy and finds joy wallpapering Los Angeles homes with her best friend, almost 60 years her junior. Together, they spread love, light and inspiration wherever they go.
Directed by Brianna Rebecca Schatt

IT WAS A DARK & STORMY NIGHT
8:30PM / SATURDAY FEB 3RD, 2024
(Horror, Intense Drama, Supernatural)

A bump in the night, a bloodcurdling scream. You are stuck in a place both shocking and revealing, where a Dark & Stormy Night is just the beginning of the terror.

The Queue
11 mins / USA
An internet content moderator confronts the darkness within the videos he screens.
Directed by Michael Rich

Butterscotch
7 mins / USA
A young Bully bites off more than he can chew when he messes with the wrong Old Man in a nursing home.
Directed by Alexander Lee Deeds

The Trunk
8 mins / USA
Deep in the desert a distraught man sits in his car and waits for dawn. Inside the trunk his wife begins to cry. Soon the morning light will reveal that things aren't always as they seem.
Directed by Logan Boettcher

Oddities
15 mins / USA
When a drugged-out duo attempts to rob an antique store, they realize the older woman running the shop isn't as defenseless as she seems...
Directed by Tyler Savage

Get Away
15 mins / USA
A group of friends spending the weekend at a remote vacation rental in the desert, play a mysterious VHS tape, and realize that there are too many strange and terrifying coincidences.
Directed by Michael Gabriele

Drawn
25 mins / USA
A widower and his young daughter fend off a predatory land speculator by any means necessary. With shifting points of view and a twisting power structure, the story delves deep into our perception of control and unravels a family mystery filled with eerie tension that abducts our expectations of good and evil.
Directed by Ty Clancey

Feng Shui
7 mins / USA
After being priced out of his home, a man takes on a roommate... only she doesn't know he's living with her.
Directed by Kamran Rathod