A mixed-genre program of short films exploring our impact on others. Q&A with filmmakers afterward.
American Psychosis
USA SAN FRANCISCO PREMIERE Documentary
dir. Amanda Zackem
Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, author and activist Chris Hedges discusses modern day consumerism, totalitarian corporate power and living in a culture dominated by pervasive illusion. trailer/website
USA SAN FRANCISCO PREMIERE Documentary
dir. Amanda Zackem
Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, author and activist Chris Hedges discusses modern day consumerism, totalitarian corporate power and living in a culture dominated by pervasive illusion. trailer/website
BACKSTORY
Germany SAN FRANCISCO PREMIERE Narrative
dir. Joschka Laukeninks
Everything we love, everything we learn, everything we build, everything we fear, will one day be gone.
Germany SAN FRANCISCO PREMIERE Narrative
dir. Joschka Laukeninks
Everything we love, everything we learn, everything we build, everything we fear, will one day be gone.
Night Shift, Every Day
Switzerland US PREMIERE Documentary
dir. Livia Vonaesch
A 24-hour candy store in New York City becomes a refuge for two young artists seeking wisdom from the owner, an 84 year-old Iranian refugee who hasn't taken a night off in 43 years. trailer
Switzerland US PREMIERE Documentary
dir. Livia Vonaesch
A 24-hour candy store in New York City becomes a refuge for two young artists seeking wisdom from the owner, an 84 year-old Iranian refugee who hasn't taken a night off in 43 years. trailer
Moon Child
USA NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PREMIERE Documentary
dir. James Mills, Travis Mauck, Alison Hersel
Vina Schmitt is a beautiful disaster.
USA NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PREMIERE Documentary
dir. James Mills, Travis Mauck, Alison Hersel
Vina Schmitt is a beautiful disaster.
PSSYFXR
USA WORLD PREMIERE Narrative
dir. Colin Russell & Alec Rodriques
A father finds himself to blame for the sudden death of the family dog during a routine trip to the vet.
USA WORLD PREMIERE Narrative
dir. Colin Russell & Alec Rodriques
A father finds himself to blame for the sudden death of the family dog during a routine trip to the vet.
Fired Up
USA CALIFORNIA PREMIERE Animation
dir. Dan Fipphen & Elyse Kelly
An animated origin story of President Obama's famed 'Fired up, ready to go' chant.
USA CALIFORNIA PREMIERE Animation
dir. Dan Fipphen & Elyse Kelly
An animated origin story of President Obama's famed 'Fired up, ready to go' chant.