May 2020 – Page 2 – jeffhoward.me

His Mother

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Jeff

2020 Official Selection: Narrative Short Film – Experimental/Arthouse

As an aspiring immigrant actress tells her story, it is soon unveiled what she herself is not aware of – that she was taken advantage of and lured into isolation from the bustling life of Los Angeles. Something disturbing and tenebrous is hidden under the layer of her seemingly normal life.

Director(s): Dawid Krepski
Writer(s): Dawid Krepski
Producer(s): Magdalena Gaca, Mieszko Lassota
Starring: Marta Ojrzynska

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Source: FILA

Renchik

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Jeff

2020 Official Selection: Narrative Short Film – Drama

Ren is a young rhythmic gymnast vying for a spot on the National team. From her brash coach who demands perfection to an uncle who asks far too much of her, Ren’s life is both a performance and a test.

Director(s): Andrew Theodore Balasia
Writer(s): Andrew Theodore Balasia
Producer(s): Andrew Theodore Balasia
Starring: Tal Chatterjee, Masha Tkachenko, Zeljka Gortinski, John Henry Richardson, Adriana Cuentas

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Source: FILA

Stew

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Jeff

2020 Official Selection: Narrative Short Film – Drama

On just a normal weekday evening of preparing a family dinner, a Suburban housewife’s life slowly falls apart as her worst nightmare for each member of her family comes to fruition.

Director(s): Tommy Hallal
Writer(s): Tommy Hallal
Producer(s): Dominic Arcelin, Jasmine Conkle
Starring: Mary Beth Synk

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Source: FILA

Nailed

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Jeff

2020 Official Selection: Narrative Short Film – Comedy

A nostalgic painter struggles to hang the last remaining painting of his long lost love… until he is struct with inspiration that may finally reunite them.

Director(s): Nickolas Gilbert
Writer(s): Nickolas Gilbert
Producer(s): Nickolas Gilbert, Sydney Miller, Whitney Dunn
Starring: Steve Forbes, Ferelith Young

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Source: FILA

Torch

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Jeff

2020 Official Selection: Narrative Short Film – Drama

In the not-too-distant future where the word freedom is illegal, a divided father must choose between performing his government duty or saving his family.

Director(s): Heather Hillstrom
Writer(s): Angie Engelbert
Producer(s): Angie Engelbert
Starring: Anthony Sherritt, Sally Eidman, Ryan Day, and Lyla Booker

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Source: FILA