In Tehran, a perfectionist mother's engagement dinner party begins to unravel when the centerpiece cake is held up in the traffic of a political protest
A Capraesque story about life, love, and sugar packets.
On a seemingly unimportant day, a janitor at a university receives a call, from Nigeria, that his mother has been kidnapped and is being ransomed for an absurd sum. This film is inspired by true events
17-year-old Caroline breaks down after receiving a phone call delivering some tragic news, but her reaction soon reveals there is more to this call than first appears.
Yesterday marked the online debut of the 2011 Sundance Competition short films, and in that first batch of 4 films we were treated to the World Premiere of New York-based filmmaker Nick Paley's Andy and Zach—my favorite short in the program. Nick Paley happens to be a fan of Short of the Week, so we traded emails regarding the film, Sundance, and his thoughts on short films online.
In Karachi, a young street-masseur cannot come to terms with his illness. He convinces his uncle to take a day trip to the beach, desperate for respite. The Arabian sea beckons.
