LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
“The Dark Room” is the story of Mia, an isolated character who believes the only place human ever find true satisfaction is in their mother’s womb. Her life changes as she meets Susan, a businesswoman who is a single mother, and lives in contrast with how Mia spends her days in her womb like room.
Directed by Faranak Sahafian (USA)
A pilot show, designed to air weekly, in which teens share their thoughts and concerns via selfies and discussions with experts.
Directed by Barbara Holstein (USA)
A tragic drama, regarding unfulfilled love. Anna and a long lost lover, Alexandre and his best friend Harris, all of them victims of fate or heroes of their own choices? Contradictions, dilemmas, closure and difficult decisions in a story far from happy endings.
Directed by Kiriakos Kotsinis (Greece)
An elderly woman at the end of her life reminisces her years spent at a boarding school for girls.
Directed by Audrey Biche (France)
Alina falls into a mixture of paranoia and hunting fever while an insect is interrupting her sleep.
Directed by Christian Ludwig (Germany)
A boy tries to get closure with the loss of his mother.
Directed by Matt Tarr and Chris Turley (USA)
A film set in 19th century Illinois, about a crippled white boy who lives in a town haunted by racism.
Directed by Rachel Bass (USA)
As Jacob is about to enter into Fatherhood, he revisits his past and tries to make things right before taking on this new responsibility.
Directed by Jeff Kapp (USA)
“Black Coffee” is a scripted sitcom following the ventures of four Howard graduates who open a black-owned coffee shop in the nation’s capital. Each driven by a unique motive, these late 20-somethings come together to make their mark in the city as proud entrepreneurs. As business picks up, these first-time business owners face several unexpected challenges in the diverse community of DC behind the capital.
Directed by Jason Perez (USA)
James’ passion is running. Two years in a row he entered into Pittsburgh Marathon but failed to finish in the top 10 both years. His dad thinks he’s wasting his time and encourages him to quit because deep down he’s afraid his son will fail just as he did. Will James take his dads advice and throw in the towel? Or will he continue to “Push” himself to the finish line?
Directed by Jason Boyer (USA)