Short of the Week

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    Documentary Pascal Floerks

    BÄR

    A grandfather's life is recounted in this deeply personal tale that sees filmmaker Pascal Floerks' mysterious family member reimagined as a Bear.

  • New Filmmaker Series

    The New Filmmaker: Stephan Zlotescu

    In 2009, an unknown effects-laden sci-fi short, Panic Attack, grabbed the attention of Hollywood proving the internet had opened a new path for aspiring directors. That success spawned thousands of CG-savvy imitators.

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    Dark Comedy Sam Southward

    After the End

    For Rene Fustercluck, life was bad, the Apocalypse was awful and then Gordon arrived. 'After the End' explores the possibility that the only thing worse than being the last man on earth, is being the second to last man on earth.

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    Horror Lucy Campbell

    The Pig Child

    An ambitious scientist takes the perilous decision to inseminate herself with an embryo combining both human and animal cells in this dark Horror from British director Lucy Campbell.

  • New Filmmaker Series

    The New Filmmaker

    We're in the midst of a creative revolution with technology reshaping every aspect of filmmaking as we know it. These are the stories from a new generation of filmmakers blazing new trails.

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    Drama Yen Tan

    1985

    A poignant film about the power of simple gestures in communicating acceptance and grace.

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    Experimental Piotr Dumala

    Hipopotamy

    Winner of the Grand Prize at Ottawa 2014, a brutal and provocative animation. Inspired by nature films of Hippos, women and children bathe in the stream when they are approached by men with malicious intentions. Not recommended for viewers sensitive to sexual violence.

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    A Look at the Short Films of Abbas Kiarostami

    The international film community mourns the passing of one of its greatest masters this week. Abbas Kiarostami's films are intimate, contemplative pieces that pose complex questions.

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    Documentary Paul Stone

    Man Under

    Man Under is a personal journey of one MTA motorman’s struggle to get his life back after a woman turns his train into a means for her suicide.

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    Dramedy Jeroen Houben

    Home Suite Home

    Hotel Inspector Ludwig has become tired of his luxury life until a chance encounter with a younger female inspector provides the wake-up call his life's been waiting for.

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