2021 day 7
Any Given Day
Any Given Day
Michael (Charlie Tahan) is a recent graduate whose post college plan is derailed when his girlfriend leaves him for a job in New York City. When the bus service hires a security guard to watch over the night shift, Michael comes face to tattooed face with Pineapple, a 300-lb punk rock Samoan who challenges him with a kick in the ass to break from the loop and start living or risk driving in circles forever.
Directed by
Pedro von Krüger
Written by
Pedro von Krüger, Leonardo Gudel, Victor Rosa & Bernardo Doutel
Pedro von Krüger
Written by
Pedro von Krüger, Leonardo Gudel, Victor Rosa & Bernardo Doutel
Any Given Day
Directed by
Pedro von Krüger
Written by
Pedro von Krüger, Leonardo Gudel, Victor Rosa & Bernardo Doutel
Pedro von Krüger
Written by
Pedro von Krüger, Leonardo Gudel, Victor Rosa & Bernardo Doutel
Brazil
North American Premiere
North American Premiere
88 min
Portuguese with English Subtitles
Portuguese with English Subtitles
Certain that her son's disappearance can only be the work of the mafia commanded by former police, a mother will soon find out the consequences of doing justice with her own hands.
Certain that her son's disappearance can only be the work of the mafia commanded by former police, a mother will soon find out the consequences of doing justice with her own hands.
Block 23
Thursday Sept. 30
12pm
Thursday Sept. 30
12pm
Limbo
Limbo
Michael (Charlie Tahan) is a recent graduate whose post college plan is derailed when his girlfriend leaves him for a job in New York City. When the bus service hires a security guard to watch over the night shift, Michael comes face to tattooed face with Pineapple, a 300-lb punk rock Samoan who challenges him with a kick in the ass to break from the loop and start living or risk driving in circles forever.
Written & Directed by
Anthony von Seck
Anthony von Seck
Limbo
Written & Directed by
Anthony von Seck
Anthony von Seck
Canada
17 min
A high-profile intelligence operative sits down with a conspiracy theorist to retrieve his personal handbook.
A high-profile intelligence operative sits down with a conspiracy theorist to retrieve his personal handbook.
Block 23
Thursday Sept. 30
12pm
Thursday Sept. 30
12pm
Perro De Calle
Perro de Calle
Michael (Charlie Tahan) is a recent graduate whose post college plan is derailed when his girlfriend leaves him for a job in New York City. When the bus service hires a security guard to watch over the night shift, Michael comes face to tattooed face with Pineapple, a 300-lb punk rock Samoan who challenges him with a kick in the ass to break from the loop and start living or risk driving in circles forever.
Written & Directed by
Jose Guerrero
Jose Guerrero
Perro de Calle
Written & Directed by
Jose Guerrero
Jose Guerrero
USA
9 min
A bullshit artist tries to get money to buy drugs.
A bullshit artist tries to get money to buy drugs.
Block 23
Thursday Sept. 30
12pm
Thursday Sept. 30
12pm
Two is a Magic Number
Two is a Magic Number
Michael (Charlie Tahan) is a recent graduate whose post college plan is derailed when his girlfriend leaves him for a job in New York City. When the bus service hires a security guard to watch over the night shift, Michael comes face to tattooed face with Pineapple, a 300-lb punk rock Samoan who challenges him with a kick in the ass to break from the loop and start living or risk driving in circles forever.
Directed by
Holger Borggrefe, Stefan Hering
Written by
Holger Borggrefe, Elena Jansen
Holger Borggrefe, Stefan Hering
Written by
Holger Borggrefe, Elena Jansen
Two is the Magic Number
Directed by
Holger Borggrefe, Stefan Hering
Written by
Holger Borggrefe, Elena Jansen
Holger Borggrefe, Stefan Hering
Written by
Holger Borggrefe, Elena Jansen
Deutschland
Queens Premiere
Queens Premiere
85 min
German with English Subtitles
German with English Subtitles
A day at the lake. Andrejs ex-girlfriend Nadia pays him a visit. Nadia and Andrej's former best mate Claudius are a couple now. Nadia's request for help from Andrej reveals a dark secret all three share.
A day at the lake. Andrejs ex-girlfriend Nadia pays him a visit. Nadia and Andrej's former best mate Claudius are a couple now. Nadia's request for help from Andrej reveals a dark secret all three share.
Block 24
Thursday Sept. 30
3pm
Thursday Sept. 30
3pm
Last Days
Last Days
Michael (Charlie Tahan) is a recent graduate whose post college plan is derailed when his girlfriend leaves him for a job in New York City. When the bus service hires a security guard to watch over the night shift, Michael comes face to tattooed face with Pineapple, a 300-lb punk rock Samoan who challenges him with a kick in the ass to break from the loop and start living or risk driving in circles forever.
Written & Directed by
Diana Frei
Diana Frei
Last Days
Written & Directed by
Diana Frei
Diana Frei
Switzerland
North American Premiere
North American Premiere
30 min
Swiss, German with English Subtitles
Swiss, German with English Subtitles
Four teenagers hang out in a shopping centre and ask themselves what career and consumption, dreams and freedom mean to them. Lukas sees life as a process just like cooking is. Max secretly is a school nerd and Fabi believes that his future will be destroyed by the clima crisis. Tom, the youngest one, rides the escalator and tries to find his own way.
Four teenagers hang out in a shopping centre and ask themselves what career and consumption, dreams and freedom mean to them. Lukas sees life as a process just like cooking is. Max secretly is a school nerd and Fabi believes that his future will be destroyed by the clima crisis. Tom, the youngest one, rides the escalator and tries to find his own way.
Block 24
Thursday Sept. 30
3pm
Thursday Sept. 30
3pm
The Resentful Angel
The Resentful Angel
Michael (Charlie Tahan) is a recent graduate whose post college plan is derailed when his girlfriend leaves him for a job in New York City. When the bus service hires a security guard to watch over the night shift, Michael comes face to tattooed face with Pineapple, a 300-lb punk rock Samoan who challenges him with a kick in the ass to break from the loop and start living or risk driving in circles forever.
Directed by
Shelley Daniels, Carmen Romen, Emily Ralsback
Written by
Shelley Daniels
Shelley Daniels, Carmen Romen, Emily Ralsback
Written by
Shelley Daniels
The Resentful Angel
Directed by
Shelley Daniels, Carmen Romen, Emily Ralsback
Written by
Shelley Daniels
Shelley Daniels, Carmen Romen, Emily Ralsback
Written by
Shelley Daniels
USA
East Coast Premiere
East Coast Premiere
29 min
Kenna, a long-time Chicago actor, bitter and pissed that no good roles – or any roles – are coming her way, is lured into a bizarre and disorienting acting class, where she discovers that the stakes of the acting exercises are truly a matter of life and death.
Kenna, a long-time Chicago actor, bitter and pissed that no good roles – or any roles – are coming her way, is lured into a bizarre and disorienting acting class, where she discovers that the stakes of the acting exercises are truly a matter of life and death.
Val
Val
Michael (Charlie Tahan) is a recent graduate whose post college plan is derailed when his girlfriend leaves him for a job in New York City. When the bus service hires a security guard to watch over the night shift, Michael comes face to tattooed face with Pineapple, a 300-lb punk rock Samoan who challenges him with a kick in the ass to break from the loop and start living or risk driving in circles forever.
Written & Directed by
Valentine Aprile
Valentine Aprile
Val
Written & Directed by
Valentine Aprile
Valentine Aprile
USA
Queens Premiere
Queens Premiere
14 min
VAL is about a New York artist and single mother striving to overcome the reality of a zero dollar bank balance. On a metaphoric motorcycle ride, hopefully on her way to making (art) history, Val and her daughter Luci deal with issues of identity, financial security, and sexuality with unsparing honesty, grit, and a vibrant sense of fun.
VAL is about a New York artist and single mother striving to overcome the reality of a zero dollar bank balance. On a metaphoric motorcycle ride, hopefully on her way to making (art) history, Val and her daughter Luci deal with issues of identity, financial security, and sexuality with unsparing honesty, grit, and a vibrant sense of fun.
Valley
Valley
Michael (Charlie Tahan) is a recent graduate whose post college plan is derailed when his girlfriend leaves him for a job in New York City. When the bus service hires a security guard to watch over the night shift, Michael comes face to tattooed face with Pineapple, a 300-lb punk rock Samoan who challenges him with a kick in the ass to break from the loop and start living or risk driving in circles forever.
Written & Directed by
Allan Zhang Tran
Allan Zhang Tran
Valley
Written & Directed by
Allan Zhang Tran
Allan Zhang Tran
USA
NYC Premiere
NYC Premiere
21 min
It's ditch day in California's San Gabriel Valley as two high school seniors realize they might be on very different paths.
It's ditch day in California's San Gabriel Valley as two high school seniors realize they might be on very different paths.
Biff & Me
Biff & Me
Michael (Charlie Tahan) is a recent graduate whose post college plan is derailed when his girlfriend leaves him for a job in New York City. When the bus service hires a security guard to watch over the night shift, Michael comes face to tattooed face with Pineapple, a 300-lb punk rock Samoan who challenges him with a kick in the ass to break from the loop and start living or risk driving in circles forever.
Written & Directed by
Nicola Rose
Nicola Rose
Biff & Me
Written & Directed by
Nicola Rose
Nicola Rose
USA
Queens Premiere
Queens Premiere
14 min
An unlikely friendship blooms between two teenagers - a girl genius and a boy bully - when it turns out they share the same dream: to compete in a beauty pageant.
An unlikely friendship blooms between two teenagers - a girl genius and a boy bully - when it turns out they share the same dream: to compete in a beauty pageant.
Block 25
"Stories of Self Discovery"
Thursday Sept. 30
6pm
"Stories of Self Discovery"
Thursday Sept. 30
6pm
At Last
At Last
Michael (Charlie Tahan) is a recent graduate whose post college plan is derailed when his girlfriend leaves him for a job in New York City. When the bus service hires a security guard to watch over the night shift, Michael comes face to tattooed face with Pineapple, a 300-lb punk rock Samoan who challenges him with a kick in the ass to break from the loop and start living or risk driving in circles forever.
Written & Directed by
Lorena Gordon
Lorena Gordon
At Last
Written & Directed by
Lorena Gordon
Lorena Gordon
USA
NYC Premiere
NYC Premiere
13 min
A timid high school girl reveals her truth during the most important night of the year.
A timid high school girl reveals her truth during the most important night of the year.
Block 25
"Stories of Self Discovery"
Thursday Sept. 30
6pm
"Stories of Self Discovery"
Thursday Sept. 30
6pm
Lea
Lea
Michael (Charlie Tahan) is a recent graduate whose post college plan is derailed when his girlfriend leaves him for a job in New York City. When the bus service hires a security guard to watch over the night shift, Michael comes face to tattooed face with Pineapple, a 300-lb punk rock Samoan who challenges him with a kick in the ass to break from the loop and start living or risk driving in circles forever.
Directed by Nora Jaenicke
Lea
Directed by Nora Jaenicke
USA
World Premiere
World Premiere
14 min
7 year old Lea is in love with her much older guitar teacher. When she finds out that her mother is having an affair with him, she decides to seek revenge.
7 year old Lea is in love with her much older guitar teacher. When she finds out that her mother is having an affair with him, she decides to seek revenge.
Block 25
Short films -
Stories of Self Disccovery
Thursday Sept. 30
6PM
Short films -
Stories of Self Disccovery
Thursday Sept. 30
6PM
Rooftop Intermission
Rooftop Intermission
Michael (Charlie Tahan) is a recent graduate whose post college plan is derailed when his girlfriend leaves him for a job in New York City. When the bus service hires a security guard to watch over the night shift, Michael comes face to tattooed face with Pineapple, a 300-lb punk rock Samoan who challenges him with a kick in the ass to break from the loop and start living or risk driving in circles forever.
Directed by
Masa Gibson, Abby J. Smith
Written by
Masa GIbson
Masa Gibson, Abby J. Smith
Written by
Masa GIbson
Rooftop Intermission
Directed by
Masa Gibson, Abby J. Smith
Written by
Masa GIbson
Masa Gibson, Abby J. Smith
Written by
Masa GIbson
USA
Queens Premiere
Queens Premiere
9 min
Seeking a momentary respite from the strains of life in 2020, two strangers from the same building end up on a roof together and make a socially distant connection. (Shot on a mobile phone by the sheltering-in-place cast.)
Seeking a momentary respite from the strains of life in 2020, two strangers from the same building end up on a roof together and make a socially distant connection. (Shot on a mobile phone by the sheltering-in-place cast.)
Block 25
Short films -
Stories of Self Disccovery
Thursday Sept. 30
6PM
Short films -
Stories of Self Disccovery
Thursday Sept. 30
6PM
Mrs.. Osbourne
Mrs. Osbourne
Michael (Charlie Tahan) is a recent graduate whose post college plan is derailed when his girlfriend leaves him for a job in New York City. When the bus service hires a security guard to watch over the night shift, Michael comes face to tattooed face with Pineapple, a 300-lb punk rock Samoan who challenges him with a kick in the ass to break from the loop and start living or risk driving in circles forever.
Directed by
Gregory Bergeron
Written by
René Zara
Gregory Bergeron
Written by
René Zara
Mrs. Osbourne
Directed by
Gregory Bergeron
Written by
René Zara
Gregory Bergeron
Written by
René Zara
USA
8 min
Set in England in the early 1800's, Mrs. Charlotte Osbourne, a young English widow visits the country home of her best friend, Maria Norton. However, upon arrival, she faces a trying encounter with Maria's wealthy and elitist older brother, Mr. James Blakeney.
Set in England in the early 1800's, Mrs. Charlotte Osbourne, a young English widow visits the country home of her best friend, Maria Norton. However, upon arrival, she faces a trying encounter with Maria's wealthy and elitist older brother, Mr. James Blakeney.
Block 25
Short films -
Stories of Self Disccovery
Thursday Sept. 30
6PM
Short films -
Stories of Self Disccovery
Thursday Sept. 30
6PM
In a Pickle
In A Pickle
Michael (Charlie Tahan) is a recent graduate whose post college plan is derailed when his girlfriend leaves him for a job in New York City. When the bus service hires a security guard to watch over the night shift, Michael comes face to tattooed face with Pineapple, a 300-lb punk rock Samoan who challenges him with a kick in the ass to break from the loop and start living or risk driving in circles forever.
Directed by
Jennifer Gelfer
Written by
Martinko
Jennifer Gelfer
Written by
Martinko
In A Pickle
Directed by
Jennifer Gelfer
Written by
Martinko
Jennifer Gelfer
Written by
Martinko
USA
New York Premiere
New York Premiere
7 min
In a Pickle is a warmly told tale about a precocious little boy and his schoolyard predicament.
In a Pickle is a warmly told tale about a precocious little boy and his schoolyard predicament.
Block 25
Thursday Sept. 30
6pm
Thursday Sept. 30
6pm
Cookie
Cookie
Michael (Charlie Tahan) is a recent graduate whose post college plan is derailed when his girlfriend leaves him for a job in New York City. When the bus service hires a security guard to watch over the night shift, Michael comes face to tattooed face with Pineapple, a 300-lb punk rock Samoan who challenges him with a kick in the ass to break from the loop and start living or risk driving in circles forever.
Written & Directed by
Masataka Ishizaki
Masataka Ishizaki
Cookie
Written & Directed by
Masataka Ishizaki
Masataka Ishizaki
USA
Queens Premiere
Queens Premiere
12 min
A man witnesses an incident in on his way back to work that sparks traumatic memories.
A man witnesses an incident in on his way back to work that sparks traumatic memories.
Block 26
Thursday Sept. 30
9:30pm
Thursday Sept. 30
9:30pm
Sijou
Sijou
Michael (Charlie Tahan) is a recent graduate whose post college plan is derailed when his girlfriend leaves him for a job in New York City. When the bus service hires a security guard to watch over the night shift, Michael comes face to tattooed face with Pineapple, a 300-lb punk rock Samoan who challenges him with a kick in the ass to break from the loop and start living or risk driving in circles forever.
Written & Directed by
Vishal P.Chaliha
Vishal P.Chaliha
Sijou
Written & Directed by
Vishal P.Chaliha
Vishal P.Chaliha
India
North American Premiere
North American Premiere
108 min
Bodo with English Subtitles
Bodo with English Subtitles
Sijou's life takes a drastic shift when he becomes a victim of the Feudal Land Tenure System which was in practice in Bhutan till 1958.
Sijou's life takes a drastic shift when he becomes a victim of the Feudal Land Tenure System which was in practice in Bhutan till 1958.
Block 26
Thursday Sept. 30
9:30pm
Thursday Sept. 30
9:30pm
