Grant Swanson

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    Documentary Kyle Thrash & Haley Elizabeth Anderson

    The Sentence of Michael Thompson

    In 1994, Michael Thompson was arrested for selling three pounds of cannabis and was sentenced to 42 to 60 years in prison. He is the longest serving non-violent offender in the history of Michigan and he is finally up for clemency

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    Q&A with Sundance Filmmaker Nick Paley (Andy & Zach)

    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.

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    Experimental Jörn Threlfall

    Over

    Jörn Threlfall's unusual film 'Over' uses reverse chronological storytelling to reveal the incidents that caused a crime scene in a quiet neighbourhood. A leisurely-paced short with an overwhelmingly powerful and surprising resolution.

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    Drama Oran Franco

    Good Boy

    Alex struggles to find a way to grant his terminally ill mother's final wish and must face committing the ultimate act of love alone.

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    Drama Alexander Farah

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    Some unexpected news threatens to derail a self-taped audition

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