Shorts Program II
Sunday, Oct 19 2008, 3:00PM
Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Avenue
Co-presented by Worldwide Short Film Festival
2007, Canada, 1 min 30 sec, Beta SP
Director: Darryl Nepinak
The classic Spelling Bee, 'Rez style'!
2008, Canada, 8 min, Beta SP, World Premiere
Director: Keesic Douglas
Over coffee in a Rez diner, a man and a woman unravel their hilariously interconnected lives in this smart, talky comedy.
2008, Canada, 6 min, Beta SP, World Premiere
Director: Jason Krowe
In this hilarious satire of gangster-genre movies, Justice and Two-Spirits are forced to negotiate a “treaty” with an Italian mobster to prevent an all-out war.
2008, Canada, 2 min 30 sec, Beta SP
Director: Jack Johnson
A young man contemplates how tradition has influenced his modern life as an artist in this point of view documentary that uses a creative blend of stop motion animation and poignant voice over.
2007, USA, 8 min 30 sec, Digital Beta, Canada Premiere
Director: Michael David Little
An inventive, humourous and insightful self-portrait by artist Michael David Little, who recounts his days sleeping outside and painting on anything and everywhere he could.
2007, Canada, 1 min, Beta SP
Director: Alec Butler
A tongue-in-cheek reference to Andy Warhol’s 15 Minutes of Fame, this video love-letter is a celebration of unity and inspiration in the two-spirited community.
2008, Canada, 3 min 30 sec, Beta Sp, World Premiere
Director: Thirza Cuthand
What's a lesbian vampire to do when she falls for the new girl? Find out in this funny and original short.
2008, USA, 13 min 30 sec, Digital Beta, Canada Premiere
Director: Brooke Swaney
Stilted and endearing Angus pours on the awkward charm in order to attract the attention of Francis and escape a weekend of torment from his crazed family.
2008, Canada, 8 min 30 sec, Beta SP, World Premiere
Director: Jennifer Dysart
A young woman, who wakes one morning to find her hands irrevocably clenched into fists, seeks guidance only a mother can give.
2008, Canada, 22 min, Digital Beta, Ontario Premiere
Director: Keith Lawrence
Two small-town rivals find common ground on their way to the bingo hall.
