Hollywood Short Film Festival. Official Selection Multi-Screening
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Film(s) To Be Screened
A Man And His Murals
A Man And His Murals. Director Adam Bowman. Documentary, Canada, 7:00. One of Toronto’s first Street Artists, Walter Ruston, communicates why art is the most important ideal in today’s culture.
Holy Hen
Holy Hen. Director Tanne Sommer. Comedy, Denmark, 18:00. An elderly, Christian couple lives out in the middle of nowhere and the man, Gert, cannot live without his daily doses of delicious meat from a self-butchered animal. But God works in mysterious ways and slowly the wife, Bodil, discovers that one of their hens isn’t just a hen. She believes God is speaking through the hen and has a message, He wants to share…TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ran4eXQH6zo
O_CE_AN
O_CE_AN. Director Priscila Guedes. Experimental, Brazil, 12:00. On an unnamed beach, OCEAN (a woman made of clay) is waiting, hoping to gain the freedom she dreams of. The passionate hands that protect her are also the ones that imprison her. Discovering her strength, she does everything to break the barrier that separates her from the world. HERE and NOW, it’s all or nothing.TRAILER https://vimeo.com/302499750
The Investigators
The Investigators. Director Teddy Pryor. Comedy, United States, 10:23. Two clumsy P.I's put their crime fighting grit to the test while navigating through their dysfunctional brotherly bond.TRAILER https://youtu.be/Ran4eXQH6zo
Beaver Boys
Beaver Boys. Director Jeffrey Ho. Web Series, United States, 18:40. The Beaver Boys follows the journey of two quirky characters as they attempt to save the planet from plastic pollution and are determined to protect Mother Nature. Kow, played by actor Jeffrey Ho, is feisty, outspoken and ambitious in his mission. Situated at the fictional Balls Lake, Kow first meets Desiderio, played by actor Michael Perez. Battling with feelings of worthlessness, Desiderio attempts to drown himself but is guided by Kow to instead take-up arms against plastic and to save the planet. While offering a positive message, the comedic juxtaposition of these two endearing characters and their developing friendship will draw you into their offbeat little world.
Allende
Allende. Director Yohanon Doron. Drama, Israel, 11:28. A young father questions himself and the confines of traditional life as the boundaries of his sexuality are tested. Numb to life, Francisco pursues his awakened feelings, embarking on an abstract journey into his heart, mind, and soul. Surrealist scenes and story beats will drive a nonlinear narrative, engaging the audience on a subconscious and emotional level.TRAILER: https://vimeo.com/568617930
A Peek Inside the Christchurch Internet Troll Agency
A Peek Inside the Christchurch Internet Troll Agency. Directors Lucinda Jones, Genevieve Kent. Comedy, New Zealand, 13:01Through a family connection, our documentary crew were granted special access into the Christchurch branch of the top-secret Social Cyberspace Agency on the condition that it would not be released for two years.TRAILER https://vimeo.com/584678791
Round Three
Round Three. Director Shahar Shamay. Drama, Israel, 19:54. Ofira is a newly retired art teacher, who, for the first time in her life, will put herself outside her comfortable routine. She decides to revive an old dream - becoming a painter. Ofira turns to Hizki, her old friend from art school, who’s a curator at a successful gallery. Uncertain, and with little to no support from her husband, Ofira stands in front of the white canvas, not only to paint her first painting in 40 years, but also the rest of her life.
Threshold
Threshold. Director Egemen Kum. Drama, Turkey, 5:00. Barış is a theatre actor. Theatres are closed during the peak of the covid pandemic. To earn his living, Barış starts to work as a carrier for a newly established delivery service application. One day, as he delivers an order, the door is opened by his still beloved ex-girlfriend Duygu. Duygu and his new boyfriend Berk owned a dance school but they had to close it down due to the pandemic. Having problems with Berk, Duygu has already packed up to leave the house and comes across to Barış at her last night in the city. As the world is crossing a threshold because of the pandemic, Duygu and Barış sit down at the door’s threshold, and face with emotions long stuck on the threshold.TRAILER https://vimeo.com/663719535
Good Vibes Only
Good Vibes Only. Director Robyn Von Swank. Thriller, United States, 16:50. When aspiring actress Chloe moves to Los Angeles to live her best life, she receives a mysterious amulet from her wellness obsessed roommate Azure. Thrown into the world of healing juice, magical supplements, and sacred crystals, Chloe begins to experience a dark underside to this seemingly pristine vision of LA which is controlled by an enigmatic guru and her secret yoga cult.
The Crossroads
The Crossroads. Director Anna Nosatova. Comedy, Russian Federation, 17:42. Artem (40) is stuck in the routine of an unhappy life. He is under constant female pressure in the family and at work. A sudden meeting with a stranger at the crossroad makes him decide to make drastic changes.
Sumthin's Bound to Happen
Sumthin's Bound to Happen. Director Joey Krulock. Drama/Mystery, United States, 2:40. A man seeks advice from a stranger. Sometimes you don't realize who you're talking to.
After the Rain
After the Rain. Director Beston Zîrian. Drama, Germany, 27:54. In the middle of nowhere, seven-year-old Yazidi girl Merjan finds herself stranded alone on an unknown shore. The only person around in this no man’s land is 19-year-old Diyab. They don’t speak the same language and neither of them knows where they are. Holding on the the hope of finding again her father Merjan refuses to leave the shore while Diyab wants to find his way to promised land...
Below A Dark Wood
Below A Dark Wood. Director Bill Slovick. Thriller, United States,. 13:09. A missing woman. A troubled man. A dark wood full of mystery. What moves among the trees? What secrets lie buried? And what comes creeping in the dead of night?TRAILER https://vimeo.com/285594275
Claire de Lune
Claire de Lune. Director Timm Oberwelland. Drama, Germany, 17:20A married couple tries to come to terms with the terrible tragedy which threatens to destroy their family.
Korrinty
Korrinty. Director Aziz Chennaoui. Thriller, Tunisia, 23:17. Mahdi, a 30-years-old unemployed junkie accidentally kills his girlfriend. Big brother's right-hand man arrives at Mahdi's to get rid of the body. He gives him a gun and the keys to his house. On his way, Mahdi is challenged by 2 polices, they start searching the bag until the gun falls, Mahdi picks up his weapon and runs away. He notices a garage, once in the garage, he hears a thud. He turns around holding his pistol behind his back and sees, standing tall from the back, a tall man in a dark suit. The latter is armed and holds another man at gunpoint. The latter seems to have his hands tied up behind his back and is sitting in a chair. At this time, the life of Mahdi will never be the same.TRAILER https://youtu.be/eIvoDswmVN0
LOST/FOUND, Season 1, Episode 1
LOST/FOUND, Season 1, Episode 1. Director Brian Christopher WhiteWeb Series, United States, 9:46. After a storm wreaks havoc over a small town in Georgia, a writer on a deadline makes an ominous discovery in the backyard of his rural vacation rental. (This is Episode 1 out of a total of five episodes. Please let us know if you'd like the showcase link to all 5 episodes.)TRAILER: https://youtu.be/r7uK7C0WsHg
Monkey see, Monkey (shouldn't) do...
Monkey see, Monkey (shouldn't) do... Director Lazy2D. Animation, France, 0:30. The Sound used for that Assignment has been composed by Motoi Sakuraba, for the Anime "Gensomaden Saiyuki". Motoi Sakuraba's music is really what made my Short Animation story fully appear in my Mind... It's like I was visioning everything on a virtual screen, in my head, just by listening to that track. The Story, the characters, the rhythm... It's only thanks to the Soundtrack.Therefore, I'm really grateful for Motoi Sakuraba's creation, I hope everybody can get a chance to listen to his compositions one day.
Olya Borodkina - Vasya Klukvin
Olya Borodkina - Vasya Klukvin. Director Alexi Kiselev. Music Video, Ukraine, 3:24
Once Beautiful Woman
Once Beautiful Woman. Director Frankie Guerrero, Jr.. Comedy, United States, 7:47. A smart, satirical comedy about the ageism and sexism lurking in Hollywood. An actress gets a harsh reality check when there's a mix up at an audition.
Project Antarctica - Easter Island Extension
Project Antarctica - Easter Island Extension. Director Evan Michael Gering. Documentary, United States, 13:16. In 1980, Claire & George went on a month-long trip to the Antarctic and Easter Island. They had never been on a trip like that before and no trip that followed ever came close. Now, Claire, hundreds of stunning slides & a box full of artifacts from the trip tell the story of a couple deeply in love with one another and their adventures.
The Fruit of the Fungi
The Fruit of the Fungi. Director Clea Cullen. Documentary, United States, 12:40. Ancil turned his passion for mushrooms into profit when he started growing and foraging gourmet mushrooms in South Georgia. Come along on an adventurous mushroom hunt and see all the beautiful colors and structures these unique creatures have!
Restoration
Restoration. Director Jingli Feng. Documentary, United Kingdom, 21:10. Pauline Porter, a professional antique toys restorer who helps customers restore broken and old toys that act as family relationship bonds, is facing blindness. When she restores the toys, she is actually fixing a broken heart caused by the divorce from her fourth husband, the love of her life.
The Stitcher
The Stitcher. Directors David W. Bailey, Joe Lujan. Thriller, United States, 11:52. If you're not wearing your mask, beware The Stitcher.
The Case
The Case. Director Maurizio Forestieri. Animation, Italy, 40:00. In an unknown time and place, a young boy escapes war with nothing but a dream and a violin case. Along the way, he meets the beautiful Naila and a group of other travelers. He crosses deserts and seas during a long and dangerous trip. The music in his heart will guide him along the journey to find his path on the other side of the border and destroy prejudice.TRAILER https://vimeo.com/651622826/8c397cb036
Eleusis
Eleusis. Director Andzej Gavriss. Experimental, Russian Federation, 25:18. A Musician in the deep state of a creative crisis is signed to a rehab program at the highly protected, isolated sanatorium that promises a lifetime warranty for endless inspiration. A bourgeois setting with welcoming stuff slowly creeps into a violent cult that tortures artists in the name of inspiration. The musician’s greatest hit becomes his darkest nightmare.
Hush-hush,Forest
Hush-hush,Forest. Director Cheng Lang. Drama, China, 19:24. The inspire of the short film “Forest Prince” comes from director’s vague memory of his childhood as he was closely connected to the natural space of his birthplace. He could enjoy the trees, grass and rivers; the soft sand is as clean and pure as his nature. However, too many people who are supposed to have beautiful lives are suffering from the influence by their deformed original families. They are curing childhood shadow with a lifetime. As time corrodes, not many of us can find the original ourselves, we become no longer pure, even no longer real. I wish I could return to that clear forest in my heart.
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February 19, 2022, 9:00 am PST
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VOD Start: February 19, 2022, 1:00 pm
VOD End: February 21, 2022, 11:00 pm
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