Short Slot 1
Thursday: 5:00pm – Bagels & More
Friday: 12:00pm – Angel Museum
Saturday: 2:30pm – Rotary River Center
Films
The Dark Room
Hope
Ode to a Post-it Note
No Pity
Ragman
Son of None
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The Dark Room
Rated: PG
Director: Z. Eric Yang
Length: 25 min
Short | Drama | Family
USA
John, a divorced, old-school photographer, who has spent his life dedicated to the discipline of his darkroom and art of photography, finds himself fighting for his craft and ultimately his livelihood. When his young manager gives him an ultimatum, he is faced with a decision that will define him not only as an artist, but also as a father.
Website: The Dark Room
http://vimeo.com/10192947
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Hope
Rated: G
Director: Roman Jirnih
Length: 5 min
Short | Drama | War
Russian Federation
*subtitled*
Website: Roman Jirnih
A window into a life of an old Russian woman who sent her family and friends off to war and to this day prays and awaits for their return.
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Ode to a Post-it Note
Rated: G
Director: Jeff Chiba Stearns Producer: Jeff Chiba Stearns
Length: 6 min
Animation | Short | Adventure
Canada
On a cluttered office desk plastered with Post-it Note ‘to do’ lists, one little Post-it Note escapes on an incredible journey of self-discovery to find his ‘father’.
Website: Meditating Bunny Studio Inc.
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No Pity
Rated: G
Director: Drew Goldsmith Producer: Drew Goldsmith
Length: 19 min
Documentary | Short | History
USA
A poignant exposé of pity-based fundraising, as revealed through a disabled pre-teen’s heartfelt appeal for respect and dignity.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIjE_s7eaSA
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Ragman
Rated: G
Director: Dale Ward Producer: Dale Ward
Length: 19 min
Short
USA
A ragman from another time and place visits a modern city, offering to trade his new rags for the old ones of the people he meets.
Website: Ragman Film News
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sem0oFQTa8M
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Son of None
Rated: G
Director: Todd Looby
Length: 16 min
Short | Drama
Liberia
Website: Obrigado Productions
Joshua is a seven-year old Liberian war orphan who is constantly disheveled, falling behind, and failing at school. When the orphanage’s goat goes missing, Joshua comforts the one thing more vulnerable than he.
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