Shorts Film Program 1
UBER DRIVER
Directed By: Gerson Sangintto
An unassuming Uber Driver, Johnny, picks up what seems like a routine ride – a quiet young girl, Claudia, accompanied by a tense older man. Johnny notices subtle signs: fear in Claudia’s eyes and whispered pleas. With growing suspicion and a gut feeling Johnny drops them off. He can’t take the girl out of his mind and decides to go back to the house. What began as a simple fare becomes a high-stakes escape from a dangerous human trafficking ring.
BABY TOOTH
Directed By: Olivia Accardo
Baby Tooth is a darkly funny showdown that takes place in a rural Oregon parking lot. Marina has two things to offer: her grandfather’s antique speedboat and a stubborn baby tooth. When a local man answers her ad, things quickly go sideways.
I WANT TO FEEL FUN
Directed By: Jessica Altina Lee Sanders
One day in Los Angeles in search of love, connection and Nicki Minaj.
JUST F*CKING CREATE
Directed By: Joey Ren
Marine veteran and struggling entrepreneur Patricc Reed prepares for his third ever art show after a 10 year hiatus from creating.
NAMASTE
Directed By: Matan Zrachia
Every Sunday, Jenny and Hailey hit Central Park in full yogi performance of matching mats and just enough spiritual jargon to pass. It’s not about wellness. It’s the cute guy who jogs by at 10:42 a.m. sharp.
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Directed By: Jessica Redish
A woman signs up with a dating coach in search of her soulmate only to be met with her deepest desires.
MY LITTLE HOBBY
Directed By: Lauren Stava
A behind-the-scenes look at the competitive world of hobby horsing through the eyes of an eighteen year old fanatic.
TE SEGUIRE A LA OSCURIDAD
Directed By: Nicholas Luciano
Set in 2005, a driven high school student obsessively studies Spanish all year so she can test up a level into her crush’s class.
Stick around after the credits for a special Q&A with the filmmakers and be sure to vote for the Audience Award!