Nervous Energy
Synopsis
Two fiercely ambitious aspiring filmmakers make a pact to break up with their boyfriends to free them up for the next phase of their careers. This hilarious take on the romanticizing of prestigious filmmakers and the desperate passion of aspiring artists is explosive, rambunctious, and delightfully surprising.
This film screens as part of Shorts Program 5: Comedy.
Film Credits
- Gregory Barnes, Elias Putnam, Alex Bendo
- Eve Liu
- Jordan Michael Blake
- Mélanie Akoka
- Lucie Zhang, Sonia Yuan, Chingho Wai
- Sam Goku
- Spike Lee
1:10
Synopsis
A schoolyard tussle between two friends escalates when the kids’ self-righteous and macho fathers get involved. Through an astute observational lens, the hustle and bustle of elementary school-aged children is humorously and poignantly juxtaposed with the absurd dynamics of grown men who have yet to grow up.
This film screens as part of Shorts Program 5: Comedy.
Film Credits
- Jaelle-Marie Grossklaus
- Sinan Taner
- Sinan Taner, Nevin George
- Manuel Karel Seiler
- Leonardo Nigro, Annina Walt, Manuela Biedermann, Serkan Tastemur, Wanda Wylowa, Cihan Inan, Stefan Schönholzer, Giorgo Picenoni, Simon Garleff
- Sinan Taner
- Zurich University of the Arts - Department of Performing Arts and Film
Heartsick
Synopsis
Spiraling from a recent breakup, Jess writes a detailed email to her ex to prove how well she is doing, with a few embellishments here and there… An utterly charming and painfully relatable story of heartbreak, this quirky comedy delightfully reminds us of the healing power of humor (and a healthy dose of delusion).
This film screens as part of Shorts Program 5: Comedy.
Film Credits
- Aisling Malone, Lorraine Higgins
- MK Quane
- Laura Briggs
- Sean Doupe
- Heather O'Sullivan, Lauren O'Leary, John Doran
- Rye Films, Short Grass Films
Moonluck Wonton
Synopsis
When Jamie finds a mysterious trombone case one night—the contents of which might change his life forever—he convenes an emergency meeting with his friends. Part mystery-thriller, part hang-out comedy, this new take on the film noir is chock-full of style, wit, and intrigue.
This film screens as part of Shorts Program 5: Comedy.
Media
Film Credits
- Ashley Cimone Leslie, Chanel Hinds,
- Siddiq Saunderson
- Orian Barki
- Anthony Prince Leslie
- Siddiq Saunderson, Jerrie Johnson, Travis Raeburn, Daryl Bright Clay, Trí Le, Joe Chan
- Standing On The Corner
- Ashley Cimone Leslie, Siddiq Saunderson, Anthony Prince Leslie
Duck Duck Goose Irtizaz
Synopsis
Juju, a recently divorced young woman, is pressured by her mother to make an impression as an eligible wife while attending a funeral. Chaos and hilarity ensues as she competes with several other prospects to win the approval of the mother of the coveted potential husband by any means necessary.
This film screens as part of Shorts Program 5: Comedy.
Film Credits
- Karen Madar, Khalid Alsudairy, Jumana Zahid
- Sara Balghonaim
- Sara Balghonaim, Joecar Hanna Zhang, Khalid Alsudairy
- Sophia Bennett Holmes, Marina Xarri
- Rand Algosaibi, Reem Alhabib, Leena Alnasser
- Quelque Bourdon
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