Across Borders

2020 Official Selection: Short Length Documentary Film

Imagine growing up in a small, rural town in the early 1940’s. You begin to notice more and more armed soldiers roaming the streets of your town. Fear heightens and you feel your very existence is being threatened.

Director(s): Victor Velle
Writer(s): Nick Shanman & Douglas Emerson
Producer(s): Barry Rosenthal & Julia Heskel
Cast: Sal Berenholz

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Sometimes it’s the only way out

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Source: SOFF

Lydia of the Desert

2020 Official Selection: Short Length Narrative Film – Drama

A meditative road trip film about a doubtful, soon-to-be Priest (Paul) who meets a troubled, beautiful woman.

Director(s): Cory Aycock
Writer(s): Cory Aycock
Producer(s): Cory Aycock
Cast: Cory Aycock, Jessica Gillette, Pantelis Kodogiannis

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The doubtful are tempted in the desert.

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The Imaginary State

2020 Official Selection: Feature Length Narrative Film

Inspired by true events, the film tells the story of a Chilean man who travels to Sweden searching for the answer to a crime that involves his family.

Director(s): Alan Fischer
Writer(s): Alan Fischer and Daniel Castro
Producer(s): Igor Cantillana, Dewen Myrza and Natalia Bogolasky
Cast: Francisco Sobrado, Isa Aouifia, Susana Hidalgo, Siham Shurafa, Sandra Redlaff, Ala Riani, Pedram Shahlai, Shlomit Baytelman and Miran Kamala

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A state of no return.

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Toprak

2020 Official Selection: Feature Length Documentary Film

The dramatic story of a simple family in rural Turkey dealing with poverty, family traditions, and religious heritage.

Director(s): Sevgi Hirschhäuser
Writer(s): Sevgi Hirschhäuser
Producer(s): Sevgi Hirschhäuser , Chris Hirschhäuser
Cast: Numan Cakir, Burak Aydin

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Cemil says goodbye to Burak after making a tough decision to save the grandmothers life.

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The Resentful Angel

2020 Official Selection: Short Length Narrative Film – Comedy

A tough, bitter Chicago actress lands in an eerie acting class where there’s no discernible exit.

Director(s): Shelley Daniels, Carmen Roman, Emily Railsback
Writer(s): Shelley Daniels
Producer(s): Shelley Daniels and Cheryl Graeff
Cast: Cheryl Graeff, Echaka Agba, Jen Engstrom, Lawrence Grimm, Cheryl Hamada, Cruz Gonzolaz-Cadel, Keith Kupferer, Johnard Washington

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When ambition gets you nowhere.

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Source: SOFF