Thursday, April 20, 2023

International Night

This collection of short films and feature films represents microbudget films from 5 different countries, including Iran, Turkey, Netherlands, Ireland, and Portugal. Foreign language films are presented with English subtitles. Live and pre-recorded panels will take place between screening sessions. Your ticket grants you entrance to all short films, feature films, and panels for the evening. Times are subject to change.

International Short Films

WINNER: BEST SHORT FILM INTERNATIONAL

“A Few Steps Further”

Directed by Omid Moallem

Iran

 

“This Last One For You”

Directed by Samin Radniknam

Iran

 

“Nahid”

Directed by Samad Alizadeh

Iran

 

“Resurrection Under the Ocean”

Directed by Serkan Aktas

Turkey

 

“A Viewfinder and White Sneakers”

Directed by Demetre Nebula

Netherlands

 

“The Happy Herd”

Directed by John James Kennedy

Ireland

 

“Daybreak”

Directed by Yaser Yari

Iran

 

“Hajaroo”

Directed by Afshin Akhlaghi

Iran

 

“Passing”

Directed by Niki Mozafari

Iran

Watch the complete interview with John James Kennedy.

Panel: "The Happy Herd" with John Kennedy

John James Kennedy

Director, “The Happy Herd”

Joao Ayres, An Independent PAinter

This feature-length documentary tells the story of modern artist Joao Ayres as his family tries to figure out what to do with his vast body of work. Narrated by his grandson.

Presented with English subtitles.

Directed by Diogo Varela Silva

Portugal

Around the Same Table

This feature-length film mixes stop-motion and live action to tell the stories of several characters as they sit around the same table in a hospital cafe.

Presented with English subtitles.

Directed by Zeynep Ustunipek

Turkey