Los Angeles International Short Film Festival
By the time Gioachino Rossini composes his opera “La Gazza Ladra”, he is interrupted by the desire for a snack! This action will plunge him into a dreamlike delirium that will only end once his masterpiece is completed! G.R finally realizes his dream; mixing his two greatest passions to arrive at his ideal masterpiece: a “composizione gourmet” where musical art blends perfectly with culinary art.
Directed by Benjamin Favre (France)
An older lady’s first job interview and what happens thereafter.
Directed by Sai Deodhar Anand (India)
On the run and desperate, Carter’s parents hide out in a desolate cabin hoping the creature won’t find them — but it’s Carter who learns monsters don’t live under the bed.
Directed by Douglas Sullivan (USA)
Life can change in a moment when opportunities we wait for are missed.
Directed by Sanelle Sibanda (USA)
“Give me my flowers while I’m here,” was a common phrase spoken by Laila Ray, the late grandmother of Marlanna Evans, a small town girl from North Carolina – also an emcee known to the world as Rapsody. This wisdom, that was instilled at a young age, gave Rapsody a perspective and drive which allowed her to be resilient towards her dream in order to share her voice with the world. As she breaks through a male-dominated music industry, that provides increasingly narrow roles for women, Rapsody uses her art to express challenges, lessons and frustrations that she faces while creating her own path.
In this experimental short film, the relationship between men and women is explored. “100 % Rain 98 % Sadness” is a modern take on the story of Adam and Eve.
Directed by Miguel Toledo (Spain)
Mira’s and Neil’s lives are at a standstill, until HE intervenes and decides to play matchmaker.
Directed by Nihal Vasudevan (USA)
When he encounters his first real crime, an unsuper-superhero must find out if he has what it takes to be truly heroic.
Directed by Ian Lind Thompsett (USA)
This is the story of a soldier after being part of the first World War in where he experiences some traumas.
Directed by Pablo Adame (Mexico)
Candice is ready to quit the dating scene and continue her life as a single pharmacist, turtle-lover and apple aficionado. However, Deborah, the ambitious owner of ‘Meet Your Match, Indiana’ will stop at nothing to force Candice and vaseline-addicted Australian Catalog Model, Stephen, to fall in love… no matter who gets hurt or how many turtles get lost along the way.
Directed by Elisa Daniels (USA)
