Idlewild International Film Festival

MICRO SHORT FOREIGN FILMS

Full Synopsis

The Experience For You

Check out this selection of micro shorts where the filmmakers are able to tell an intriguing story in less than 10 minutes. With this variety of content this block will take you from happy to sad in 26 minutes. 

Film(s) To Be Screened

The Wooden Sword

Two little boys meet each other in a green space, and make friends. On the other hand, their fathers have a big problem. 

Directed By Susan Salamat, Behzad Alavi


Lessons

In "Lessons", award-winning cinematographer Jude Kalman partners with debut screenwriter Summer Brown whose script delivers a heartwrenching snapshot of her lived experience of domestic abuse through the eyes of children, learning lessons for life. 

What are your kids learning?

Directed By Jude Kalman


Gas Station

Alice works at a gas station. She doesn’t play anymore and she buried her fire for music deep inside. On a sultry summer day, her old music teacher shows up. And Alice starts wondering if she has stayed without her fuel for too long.

Directed By Olga Torrico


One Nice Day

The Teacher decided to give a Bag as a prize to one of his Students by a Ballot. 

Directed By Susan Salamat


Naan But You

Naan But You centers around a special connection between two otherwise strangers and the power of food to bring people together. This film reminds us that the most unforgettable connections we have are often the most unexpected. We’ve all had them, regardless of country, language, culture, ethnicity, place, or time. Whether it’s a moment or a lifetime, we can’t help but walk away changed.

Directed By  Paulo Reyes

Produced & Written By Hannah Lau

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Screening Location

Online Screening

You will recieve the link to watch online after you RSVP.

Viewing Time

  • August 28, 2021, 4:00 pm EST

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Video-On-Demand Availability

VOD Start: August 28, 2021, 8:01 pm

VOD End: September 5, 2021, 11:59 am

VOD Playback will be limited between those dates.


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