2019 ShortFest Program Index
AD 2019
Instagram, Brexit, selfie-sticks, swatting, gluten-free diets: terms that didn’t exist a few short years ago now undeniably influence our lives. Ranging from parody to deadly serious, this program examines the ups and downs of technology, politics and how we do and don’t understand each other in this particular moment in time.
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All in the Family
The bonds of family transcend time, distance and personal preference. Through thick and thin, we’re in each other’s business ‘til death do us part.
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Alone Together
Chance meetings, careful solitude, companionships of convenience, and that unexpected spark of connection – sometimes we’re only truly ourselves while alone, or in the company of strangers.
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An Apple a Day
When dealing with medical news, the situation can get quite upsetting. The protagonists of this collection of shorts find themselves on both the delivering and receiving ends and will have to remember than with health-related matters sometimes you have to take it one day at a time.
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And Now for Something Completely Different...
Brace yourself for the surreal, the weird and the psychedelic: these shorts will deliver in spades.
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Anthropocene
Ecology takes center stage as these six shorts explore mankind's impact on the Earth, from the effect of climate change on the Louisiana coast to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster.
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Around the World
From the Peruvian highlands to the streets of Guangzhou, these nonfiction shorts highlight the unique experiences and motivations of a diverse selection of people from all over the world.
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Awkward...!
Unexpected relationship developments and self-realizations can bring up some embarrassing situations. Come laugh and cringe along with our put-upon protagonists.
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Brief Encounters
Unexpected meetings or temporary companionships—sometimes our most deeply felt experiences are drawn from the most fleeting shared moments.
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The Best Years of Our Lives
A spotlight on the stories that celebrate and explore the later stages in life, we follow people as they build new relationships, rediscover who they are, look back on the lives they’ve lived and enjoy the ones they are living.
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Best of Fest 10AM
ShortFest 2019 Best of Fest program screening at 10AM on Monday, June 24.
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Best of Fest 12PM
ShortFest 2019 Best of Fest program screening at 12PM on Monday, June 24.
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Best of Fest 2PM
ShortFest 2019 Best of Fest program screening at 2PM on Monday, June 24.
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Best of Fest 4PM
ShortFest 2019 Best of Fest program screening at 4PM on Monday, June 24.
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Best of Fest 6PM
ShortFest 2019 Best of Fest program screening at 6PM on Monday, June 24.
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Best of Fest 8pm
ShortFest 2019 Best of Fest program screening at 8PM on Monday, June 24.
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Cast Adrift
On the edge of society, the protagonists of these shorts forge their own paths ahead in a world that offers few concessions.
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Closing Night: Au Revoir!
Enjoy the closing night films featuring a selection of award winners and audience favorites, then see your film mates off as everyone sets sail back home. Bring your best cruise wears as DJ Val Fleury spins records for this special night time poolside party at the Hilton Hotel.
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Communication Breakdowns
Funny, bittersweet and truthful, these are modern stories of misunderstandings, mix ups, language barriers and things left unsaid. It’s a wonder we can communicate at all.
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Coupling & Uncoupling
Stories of coming together, breaking apart or finding each other again due to communication issues triggered by usual and unusual catalysts.
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