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A curly-haired woman stands near a Christmas tree, inspecting a small wrapped gift.

Madrina

A conflicted woman returns home for the holidays after two years of no contact. Under the leering eyes of family, she regains her voice in defense of herself and her autonomy. When she gets kicked out of Christmas dinner, she cherishes her one remaining connection with her godmother.

This film screens as part of Shorts Program 4: City & State.[…]

A man and woman stare in judgement, sitting with notes and coffee at a table in a school library.

Debaters

High school strivers don their best business attire to compete at a congressional debate tournament. Rightful cynicism from the adults in the room gets directed at Anubhav, a first-timer who’s way out of his depth.

This film screens as part of Shorts Program 4: City & State.[…]

A young man stands with his arms around a young woman with Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline in the background.

Your Tomorrow Will Be My Song

In this heartfelt re-enactment, Suni and Alondra discuss a return to their home in the Andes and what their future wedding could look like. Together, they contemplate blending their new experiences in the U.S., contemporary beliefs, and traditional ceremonial practices.

This film screens as part of Shorts Program 4: City & State.[…]

Two young women in t-shirts dance and their their heads around in front of a pink glowing backdrop

Chasing the Party

A night out in New York City goes in opposite directions for teenage best friends Melissa and Stephanie. One gets the club fantasy of their dreams; the other learns why it’s best not to meet your heroes.

This film screens as part of Shorts Program 4: City & State.[…]

A young woman wearing a white feathery coat and braids gestures mid sentence.

It’s Just a Fucking Opening

Up-and-coming artist Anisa is woefully unprepared for the pettiness and performative antics taking place at the gallery opening for her latest pieces. Everything but the artwork seems to take center stage. With an absent girlfriend and career-oriented bestie focused on their own priorities, Anisa is left to spiral alone at the end of the night.

This film screens as part of Shorts Program 4: City & State.[…]

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