SHORT BLOCK 9

A LIFE WITH NO FUTURE

What if that kid that the ex-gangbanger accidentally killed was to come back and have a conversation with him? In this short film we discover the expense of emotional decisions!

Starring: Richard Gaillion, Royce Hargrove, Ramauri Gallion

Directed by: Richard Gallion

Produced by: Richard Gallion

Runtime (minutes): 13

Language: English

Country: USA

Rating: GA

Subtitles: YES

ADVENT

Iowa Premier

Pan African Film Festival Jury Prize Winner: Best Narrative Short. Inspired by true events, ADVENT is the story of a man who has a vision three days before Christmas that foreshadows his death. He prepares for his funeral while his wife prepares for Christmas.

Starring: Ron Song, Genevieve Venjohnson

Directed by: Rachel Danae Bass

Produced by: Andrew Juran Bass

Runtime (minutes): 34

Language: English, Korean

Country: USA

Rating: GA

Subtitles: YES

EBB & FLOW

Iowa Premier

Determined to have her first kiss, Loulwa defies her tumultuous world in search of normalcy. As she braves the streets of Beirut in pursuit of her sexual awakening, she finds herself taking an instant leap into adulthood when her world erupts into a redefined "normal".

Starring: Dona Atallah, Aya Zeaiter, Elyssa Skaff

Directed by: Nay Tabbara

Produced by: Isabell Mecattaf

Runtime (minutes): 18

Language: Arabic

Country: Lebanon

Rating: M

Subtitles: YES

LITTLE RED BRACELETS

World Premier

Lacy recounts the story of a little girl. A story of danger, fear, and resilience.

Starring: Princess Winters

Directed by: Dave Stuck

Produced by: Radio Garage Productions

Runtime (minutes): 10

Language: English

Country: USA

Rating: GA

Subtitles: YES

NOT HERE

World Premier

In rural Texas, Sarah's unraveling life intersects with that of her neighbor, Jack, through a shared discovery of betrayal. As she confronts her own pressing crisis, complicated by a legal mandate in the State, she seeks Jack's help.

Starring: Katie Parker, Shane Coffey, Ethan Daniel Corbett

Directed by: Cassius Michael Kim

Produced by: Zoe Rosenberg

Runtime (minutes): 16

Language: English

Country: USA

Rating: GA

Subtitles: YES

RIGHT TO PRIVACY

Iowa Premier

In RIGHT TO PRIVACY two women on opposing sides of society’s most divisive issue face off, testing their values. Dr. Jen is determined to provide safe access to abortion as long as the law allows. Melanie stands outside her clinic daily, pleading with all who enter to consider the lives of the unborn. As the two clash, hypocrisies come to light, and we are asked to consider whose rights are being sacrificed.

Starring: Nancy Nagrant, Josephine Cashman, Xavier Rodney

Directed by: Julie Herlocker

Produced by: Nancy Nagrant, Sar Barjabedian, Josephine Cashman

Runtime (minutes): 12

Language: English

Country: USA

Rating: GA

Subtitles: YES