FOCUS ON FAMILY
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IT'S A HARD DOC'S LIFE
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Join us as we present films for kids and their families. These short films are great for all ages and include both animated and live-action films, each with wonderful stories for the entire family.
To Gerard Directed by Taylor Meacham A sprightly elderly man inspires a little girl to follow her dreams through magic. Tree #3 Directed by Omer Ben-Shachar After he's been cast (again!) as a background tree in his annual school play, an ambitious and imaginative immigrant boy leads a revolution on stage that his intolerant drama teacher will never forget. Odd Dog Directed by Keika Lee A young boy pleads with his mother to get him a dog but his mother prefers a cat. Years later, the boy runs into what looks like a cat on the street. Can the cat win the boy over with his crazy dog-like antics and become the boy's "odd dog"? Night Sky Directed by Greg Rulfs In the months after losing his father, 9-year-old Sam Collins retreats into his imagination as he works through his feelings of grief. Adventures At Home Directed by Travis Lupher Being stuck at home can be tough... but it doesn't have to be boring. When you use your imagination you can go anywhere and do anything. Umbrella Directed by Helena Hilario, Mario Pece While visiting a home for children, a little girl meets Joseph, a boy whose only dream is to have a yellow umbrella. This unexpected encounter awakens his memories of the past. Program run approx 65 mins. 
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Documentaries deliver insight into real lives, places and things – unique and sublime, this dedicated block of shorts offers us the opportunity to take a hard look at ourselves. Welcome to It's A Hard DOC’s Life.
The Bee Farmers Directed by Steve Utaski A short doc profiling a one-of-a-kind program based in the Pacific Northwest that rents bees to residential customers which in turn are used to pollinate farms around the US. A Syrian Woman Directed by Khawla Al Hammouri, Louis Karim Sayad DeCaprio After nearly a decade of conflict, Syrian refugee women are some of the most vulnerable amid the crisis. Thousands have lost their families and husbands, and now must provide for their children, alone in an unfamiliar country. In this short film, six Syrian women living in Jordan recount their personal stories of survival – from displacement, child-marriage, and trauma, to their resilience and hope to rebuild a better future for their children. Flotsam Directed by Kjell Redal A Miami native, David knows glitz—but he shuns it as part of a small, gritty band of kayak fishermen who forsake flashy boats for utilitarian pieces of plastic to pursue their passion. Ghost Town Directed by Emily Fraser The last living residents of a ghost town lost to the New Mexican desert return to say their final farewells. Little Point Richmond Directed by Jane Selle Morgan In the sleepy neighborhood of Point Richmond, CA, dozens of tiny fairy houses emerge from tree trunks, flower boxes, and front yards. The artist behind these miniature homes makes them as surprise gifts for his neighbors. In turn, the art helps heal his depression and bring the community together. Ashes To Ashes Directed by Taylor Rees, Renan Ozturk Winfred Rembert, a survivor of an attempted lynching in 1967, a Star Wars fanatic and leather artist, develops a friendship with Doctor Shirley Jackson Whitaker who is on a mission to memorialize the forgotten 4,000 African Americans lynched during the Jim Crow era. Together, their journeys of healing intertwine. Program run approx 93 mins. |
THE ALTERNATIVE UNIVERSE
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JESSUP WINE & FILM PAIRING
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We are tremendously excited to deliver these amazing films that tap into the power of the fantastic, something askew, where something quite different is just around the corner - and the answers are never what's expected.
Journey Directed by Panji Kaonga When life couldn't get any worse, Jack realises his flight is from Glasgow and not Gatwick. Attempting to catch a last minute train from London, he is confronted with his stage in life by his fellow passengers. The Man Who Took Time Directed by Grayson Duvall Wittenbarger A bad day leads Jesse to ask himself when he became so unhappy. An unexpected conversation with his Papaw ushers him toward a new perspective and a sense of clarity. The Method of Places Directed by Aman Johnson A girl uses a mind palace to keep the memories of her father, but discovers the method has its limits. Pieces Directed by Dylan Boom Four couples, of differing age groups and backgrounds, face a similarly tenuous moment in their relationship. The Reception Directed by Sean Peter Sakamoto When simmering political division in America turns violent, two men, trapped in a siege on the last day of their lives, grieve the loss of their sons and talk about what they should have done differently. The Seahorse Trainer Directed by Ricardo Bonisoli, Babak Bina Enter the surreal and nautical world of Seamour. A lonely old man with a passion for training seahorses. Desperate to have his most prized seahorse perform the highly ambitious “Triple Back Flip”, the final day of training has come and it’s up to his knowledge, preparation and the seahorse’s determination to see the trick come to life. Program run approx 78 mins. 
The Seahorse Trainer
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The Neighbors' Window
Join us for our special Jessup Cellars Wine & Film Pairing. The event that started it all! With four featured films and a special musical guest.
Graduation Directed by Marshall Curry The story of a middle aged woman with small children whose life is shaken up when two free-spirited twenty-somethings move in across the street. Same Day, Same Time Directed by David Pujol Marc and Javier are both in love with Lucía. By pure chance and unaware of one another's intentions, they have both decided to declare their feelings to her on the same day at the same time. Alice in Paris Directed by Thibaud Paul Martin After being fired from the biggest gastronomy gala, Alice tries to restore her reputation by finding the secret of a legendary plate by a missing chef. But even if she has absolute taste, the road is long to prove her worth. The Neighbor’s Window Directed by Marshall Curry The story of a middle aged woman with small children whose life is shaken up when two free-spirited twenty-somethings move in across the street. Program run approx 90 mins with musical guest. 
Alice in Paris
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THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE
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WHAT THE WHAT!?!
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