A tender, poetic film about two musicians (Kristen and Michael) brought together through a blind date, leading to an unexpected creative and emotional partnership. As love blossoms, their relationship is tested when Kristen gets her dream job in another state, forcing them to confront the challenges of distance, dreams, and commitment.
In Attendance: Marquis Dawsey
Andrew, a film student, must connect with his unresponsive father Tom who has Alzheimer’s, but when every attempt to relate to him fails, Andrew turns to film making, the only medium Tom responds to.
A young woman discovers a hidden, locked door in the house where her father has gone missing.
Join us for a special screening of six student-made short documentary films highlighting the important work of local environmental nonprofits, followed by a panel discussion and screening of 6 student-made short films about environmental
nonprofits: Mote Marine, Longboat Key Turtle Patrol, Save Our Seabirds, Oyster River Ecology,
SuncoastWaterkeepers, and Suncoast Urban ReForesters (SURF).
FEATURED DOCUMENTARIES:
• Mote Marine Laboratory
• Longboat Key Turtle Patrol
• Save Our Seabirds
• Oyster River Ecology
• Suncoast Waterkeepers
• Suncoast Urban ReForesters (SURF)
An animated mocumentary that reveals the truth behind the 1969 moon landing.
Screening as part of the Animated shorts program.
“Disabled” is an animated documentary that explores the relationship and struggles of Terry, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, and her husband Jon, who has cared for her since her diagnosis.
Screening as part of the Animated shorts program.
Tigre is the animated story of a friend’s grandfather, a refugee from Laos, living in Thailand. A narrative full of uncertainty and curiosity, where a young man who goes deep into the jungle without understanding that not everything is as it seems.
Screening as part of the Animated shorts program.
Persecuted and hunted by Christianizing forces, young Deirdre and her clan eke out an itinerant existence in the forest. When the threat grows more imminent, Deidre’s mother, Brigid, is led by a ritualistic vision to make a transformative choice: she offers herself as holy sacrifice. Many years later, Deirdre and her father, Orson, are all that remain of the clan. Deirdre and Orson embark upon a harrowing and hallucinatory journey to find Brigid, one that will lead them across the threshold of death and far beyond.
Screening as part of the Animated shorts program.
When a child wanders through a set of mysterious doors, they enter into a journey of self-discovery where fear and fashion intertwine.
Screening as part of the Animated shorts program.
Jacque, a diligent bellboy of the extravagant Hotel L’infini, is caught red-handed for possible murder by a brooding detective who chases him through the hotel.
Screening as part of the Animated shorts program.
The film follows two luckless brothers managing a failing funeral parlor for their eccentric uncle Nicky. Set against the backdrop of rural Iowa, everything that can go wrong does.
Screening as part of the Florida Narrative Shorts program.
As a woman gets ready for her date, a series of misfortunes befalls her butt.
Screening as part of the Florida Narrative Shorts program.
A struggling writer visits his aunt and uncle in a tropical beach town, seeking inspiration. He meets a magical mermaid who exposes him to the impact of the environmental damage in the bay. While his uncle offers him a secure job, the mermaid inspires him to write a story of love and redemption that could heal both the land and his soul. The writer must choose between stability or chasing a dream
A passionate, Italian-American Chef tries to fix his Niece’s quirk of only speaking in her made-up language: “Shaba Daba”… all while cooking chicken parmesan together.
Screening as part of the Florida Narrative Shorts program.
An elevator ride is entirely too short to have a good conversation, but entirely too long to stand there and not say anything.
Screening as part of the Florida Narrative Shorts program.
In the nostalgic 1980s, Chelsea’s excitement for a concert spirals into a surreal struggle when a butterfly ring gets stuck on her finger, threatening amputation, forcing her on a transformative journey of self-discovery.
Screening as part of the Florida Narrative Shorts program.
Jared Wofford (StartUP, Swagger, David Makes Man) and Tony J. Scott (Manhunt. The Equalizer) star in this American crime drama following Rashon, a young, intelligent drug dealer secretly pursuing his passion for theatre. As he juggles managing a team of dealers under his powerful mentor, Kane (Jared Wofford), and leading a play at the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, his double life begins to unravel. With opening night approaching, Rashon’s dedication to theatre causes him to miss critical drug meetings, drawing Kane’s suspicion. Confronted and warned by Kane, Rashon is torn between his two worlds. Ultimately, he chooses the stage over a crucial drug deal, leading to chaos in his criminal operations and an unexpected, transformative confrontation with Kane.
Screening as part of the Ringling College Student Films and Florida Narrative Shorts shorts program.
A young artist at a thrift store discovers a magical pair of Dr. Martens that connect her to the boots’ previous owners.
Screening as part of the Ringling College Student Films and Florida Narrative Shorts shorts program.
A short documentary that chronicles the inspiring journey of Jason Lee, a transgender activist, as he overcomes personal struggles and societal barriers to embrace his authentic self. Through raw honesty and unwavering determination, Jason’s story resonates as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of self-discovery and acceptance.
Screening as part of the Florida Documentary Shorts program.
A story about the adversity a local family faced when they took over a farm to rescue the animals that live there. Nominated for Best Florida Project, Central Florida Film Festival. Best Documentary Short Award winner, Central Florida Film Festival. Recipient of the Robert Kurrus Humanitarian Filmmaker Award at The Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival.
Screening as part of the Florida Documentary Shorts program.
We venture deep into the secret world of the Great Horned Owls and discover their fierce and majestic nature while experiencing the poetry in the trees.
Screening as part of the Florida Documentary Shorts program.
A small Liberal Arts College in Sarasota, FL finds itself in a culture war against the government for the basic right of educational freedom. Now, the community must learn how to find resistance amid a reality they didn’t sign up for.
Screening as part of the Ringling College Student Films and Florida Documentary shorts programs.
Food, water and the power of community. Take a journey to the heart of Key West, the southernmost point in the United States to learn how people come together to live on one of the United States most unique islands. Follow local chef, waterman and community local, Paul Menta and learn what it means to treat everyday like it’s a hurricane.
Screening as part of the Documentary Shorts program.
Voices of Tomorrow follows a school methods at teaching in the state of the world today.
Screening as part of the Documentary Shorts program.
Short Doc about the bird the Limpkin.
Screening as part of the Documentary Shorts program.
