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In black and white, a young man sits in the window of a Chinese restaurant at night. He is on the phone and looking outside.

Moonluck Wonton

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.[…]

Shorts 6: Departures

Unique perspectives and fresh stories drive this program of shorts by filmmakers new to the Festival who are reinventing cinema in ways both subtle and overt.
A man in a cowboy hat walks down a dark tunnel towards a big source of light tainted red.

Now, Be Still

A young doctor has a series of strange experiences in this beguiling and unclassifiable work. Playing with genre, sound, and narrative, Now, Be Still is an experience that will continually leave you unsure of what to expect.

This film screens as part of Shorts Program 6: Departures.[…]

A close up of a young woman with her ear pressed against a wall, seemingly trying to listen on what's on the other side.

The Non-Actor

When a young woman travels to Los Angeles to treat hearing loss, she stays at her ex’s house with his current girlfriend, who she is meeting for the first time. Together for a night, the two women form a special bond in this beautiful and mysterious film about desire, certitude, and listening.

This film screens as part of Shorts Program 6: Departures.[…]

A close up of a young girl looking out into the distance. Behind her, we glimpse a blurry lake.

all the love i could handle

all the love I could handle tells the story of a woman struggling to balance her artistic career with motherhood. Inspired by the life of filmmaker Kathleen Collins, this heart-wrenching film showcases the inherent challenges of artistic devotion and single parenting.

This film screens as part of Shorts Program 6: Departures.[…]

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