Emerging Filmmakers: Student Shorts Screening Block

97 mins

Emerging Filmmakers: Student Shorts Screening Block

This lineup features short films from up-and-coming student filmmakers, full of fresh ideas and creative storytelling. It’s the perfect chance to catch some exciting new talent and see what the next generation of filmmakers is all about.

Screening Schedule

It’s Alive! PSA Directed by Anvi Dayal
Nesting Doll Directed by Brian A. Chander
Los Ayeres de Hoy Directed by Emilia Pérez Rocha Santos
Car Problems Directed by Drew Hooks
Woman of the Stars Directed by Rik van Hoorn
OUTLAST Directed by Connor Nagel
Snow Angel Directed by Liam Jeanson
Kabuk Directed by Nepal Arslan
Blood and Water directed by Jane Simonetti

In this program

Blood and Water

Directed by Jane Simonetti

When a mysterious accident involving her best friend occurs, 16-year-old Hailey Greene bends the trust in order to protect her upper-middle-class family’s reputation. As the situation grows more dire, Hailey finds herself at the Intersection of truth and loyalty, and must decide before fate chooses for her.

Kabuk

Directed by Nepal Arslan

A young man fights for inner peace whilst searching for the relic of his late parents.

OUTLAST

Directed by Connor Nagel

Along the border of California and Arizona, two outlaws from rival gangs, Justice Clemmons and Debb Doolin, wake up amidst signs of a shootout, the sole survivors of a wagon robbery massacre. Tensions rise as they confront each other and grapple over the loot. Debb ties up Justice, but they ultimately decide to work together to survive the threat of a mysterious beast, The Wendigo, which is revealed to be responsible for the carnage from the night before. As they traverse the harsh terrain, their past grievances and motivations are revealed. Justice admits guilt for betraying Debb and her brother, leading to a deeper understanding between them. However, Justice begins to experience hallucinations, hinting at a darker fate. Taking advantage of a moment of weakness, Justice overpowers Debb and sacrifices himself in a showdown with The Wendigo, using dynamite to vanquish it. Debb, now alone with the money, sets off into an uncertain future, hoping for a fresh start.

Woman of the Stars

Directed by Rik van Hoorn

An astronaut runs into some technical trouble while completing a mission orbiting Earth.

Car Problems

Directed by Drew Hooks

A young woman living in her car runs into trouble with the police. She must move her car or lose the only shelter she has.

Snow Angel

Directed by Liam Jeanson

In a snow-covered graveyard, a man wrought with guilt has a disturbing encounter while mourning the death of his little sister.

Los Ayeres de Hoy

Directed by Emilia Pérez Rocha Santos

When a failing high school student is asked to go to his professor’s office hours, he ends up traveling back in time to experience all the hardships Chicanos endured.

Nesting Doll

Directed by Brian A. Chander

A married couple, grieving over the loss of their daughter, seek closure in a young woman her age.

Emerging Filmmakers: Student Shorts Screening Block