TWE Shorts 2

CC is the best nanny a mother could want. She’s also Artificially Intelligent. When violence strikes, can CC force us to rethink what maternity means?

AYA

Director: Moufida Fedhila

Tunisia / France/ Qatar / 24 Min

In a country where Islam is the primary religion, young Aya is determined to meet God. But what does she have to do to reach that goal?

In Arabic with English subtitles

CC

Director: Kailey Spear & Sam Spear (the Spear Sisters)

Canada / 14 Min

AIDCC28002025, or “CC,” is the best nanny a mother could want. She’s also an AID (Artificially Intelligent Device). When violence strikes, does CC force us to rethink what it means to be a mother?

FIRST DISCO

Director: Helen O Reilly

Ireland / 19 Min

Ireland in the 1980s, and Kelly’s first disco and a hoped-for dance with her charming crush are about to be ruined by new braces. Yet it is through her friend Anna that she finds her courage and some lessons on friendship.

KITCHEN SINK CLASSIC

Director: Lauren Shein

United Kingdom / 3 Min

When he wants one thing, and she wants another, who prevails? A humorous look at a woman who knows how to get things done.

LILY

Director: Yingli Cheng

USA / 15 Min

Lily has moved from her home in China to the USA and happily assimilated, American boyfriend and all. Then her very traditional Chinese mother shows up on the doorstep. A comedy of culture clash and family.

In English and Chinese with English subtitles

In 1980’s Ireland, a first disco and an anticipated dance are all on the line because of Kelly’s new braces.

In a country where Islam is the primary religion, young Aya is determined to meet God. But how?

Lily moves from her home in China to the USA and assimilates happily, boyfriend and all… until her very traditional Chinese mother shows up.

When he wants one thing and she wants another, who prevails? A humorous look at a woman who knows how to get things done.