About this Event
Real Mother
Directed by: Tobin Carter
Run Time: 19 minutes, United States
Premiere status: Phoenix Premiere
Having been told throughout his life he needs to meet his biological mother, adoptee Xavier finally does so, only to discover the only thing they have in common is blood.
The Well
Directed by: Philip Miles Orduna and Sarah Young
Run Time: 14 minutes 58 seconds, United States
Premiere status: Arizona Premiere
The Award-winning short The Well tells the story of an Asian-American man confronting a bar owner he suspects is responsible for a traumatic childhood experience. What ensues is a tension-filled night where two men must find the courage to be honest and vulnerable with each other.
Direct Action
Directed by: Tor Kristoffersen
Run Time: 13 minutes, United States
Premiere status: World Premiere
A teenage environmentalist leads a protest against a coal mine, setting her on a collision course with her father, the police and courts.
Jalopy
Directed by: Sal Ardongdé (he/him)
Run Time: 11 minutes 20 seconds, United States
Premiere status: Arizona Premiere
To rekindle their relationship, Mark and Loretta drive to Yosemite for an anniversary trip in Mark’s vintage jeep, which starts to show signs of mechanical problems.
DISPLACED
Directed by: Amy Leland
Run Time: 12 minutes 58 seconds, United States
Premiere status: World Premiere
Inspired by true events, DISPLACED follows Tina, a privileged woman, volunteering to help undocumented immigrants with their court appearances. She attempts to humanize them in the eyes of the Judge. But each asylum case is more horrifying than the last. A detainee must prove the torture inflicted upon him in his country will continue if he is forced to return; a soft-spoken single mother gets shutdown on an administrative technicality; and a hard-working student is accused of gang affiliation because he chose to wear a Chicago Bulls baseball cap. At the end of the day, one of the refugees suffers a crippling loss and Tina is left forever changed.
Transient
Directed by: Luis Tovar
Run Time: 28 minutes 6 seconds, United States
Premiere status: Arizona Premiere
Trapped in a bad marriage Tye Murphy struggles with accepting that the only way to heal is to leave behind the woman he’s been deeply in love with for over 10 years. Taken in by his brother (Ricky) and sister-n-law, they soon discover that the damage Tye has endured has taken a deeper toll on his life and that his rock bottom is just beginning. Separated by an unfortunate event, the two brothers struggle to find their way back into each other's lives and to repair the trauma that haunts them both.
Logline: Ignoring yourself can be a dangerous game.
Hold Me Tightly
Directed by: Erez Maharal
Run Time: 8 minutes 50 seconds, United States
Premiere status: World Premiere
Vera visits her husband Marik who suffers from advanced dementia at the assisted living facilities on their wedding anniversary – 50 years together. She grossly and audibly complains to those who are ready to listen about her ruined life with Marik. What if behind the irritation of a grossly swearing life-beaten old woman is hiding the tender and invincible feeling of love?
Charles Gray
Directed by: Aaron Foster
Run Time: 13 minutes 40 seconds, United States
Premiere status: World Premiere
A man goes to a place to do a thing.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
LOOK Dine-In Cinemas Chandler, 1 West Chandler Boulevard, Chandler, United States
USD 17.85