Train your peepers on this visionary short film block about how things we see are affected by everything from technology to personal bias to age and illness. Total runtime: 83 minutes.
Eye of the Beholder
Bystander
In a case of mistaken identity, somebody is forced to prove they are the parent of a kidnapped infant. Told through three perspectives challenging the viewer's unconscious biases, this story is timely as it is harrowing. Based on true events.
Can’t Wait to See You
Grappling with the isolation of a recent glaucoma diagnosis, Eric Ellis embarks on a poignant journey to find human connection. Armed with a phone book, he reaches out to random strangers, desperate to forge meaningful bonds before the encroaching darkness separates him from the world forever.
Golden Hour
A grieving mother's reunion with her daughter comes at a price she cannot afford.
Wind
Wind explores the contrasting atmospheres of city and countryside while acknowledging the tranquility and tension in both settings. First we see a man among the human world — quiet moments interacting with modern architecture, visual art, performance artists — then we see him facing the harsh wind, the blinding sun, and the overwhelming bustle of the city streets. Cut to the vastness of nature and its own calm and chaos: expansive shots of rolling hills, wide-open skies, rapidly flowing waters. The wind is a constant throughout, spanning time, space, and memory, whether it’s rendered an inconvenience in the city or a gentle force against lily pads in a pond.
You Can Go Home Whenever You Want
A spate of local disappearances. A hill that may (or may not) be a conduit to the next life. A recluse, living off the grid, who hasn't been seen for years—until one of his high school bandmates shows up with a birthday cake.
Cottage Grove
A young man struggles to communicate with his stroke-afflicted father, and at the same time, stay true to himself.
Para Paty/To Paty
"Para Paty" is an experimental documentary short film that deals with the memory of a mother lost at a very young age. Through a blend of her voice recordings, the only existing footage of her and evocative nature shots, the film is a visual and auditory exploration that seeks to bridge the gap between past and present, offering a glimpse into the never ending love of a mother.
Gone Before Your Eyes
“Gone Before Your Eyes‚” follows Angela, an artist with Alzheimer’s disease, as she attempts to paint. Trapped in a surreal loop, Angela struggles to do what was once natural for her. "Gone Before Your Eyes" premiered at the Woodstock Film Festival last fall; highlights from its festival run include screening at the Mill Valley Film Festival, the Sedona International Film Festival, winning Best Narrative Short Film (Buffalo International Film Festival), Best Director of Narrative Short (Queens World Film Festival) and the Audience Choice Award (Bowery Film Festival.)