Join us for the 2019 Katra Film Series – Sidebar Edition on Saturday, March 16th at the VINE in Downtown Brooklyn. Now in its 2nd year, the Sidebar Edition is a new section dedicated to showcasing works by underrepresented communities while focusing on issues, topics and stories by filmmakers of color, African-American, Asian-American, Latinx, LGBTQ+ and Female Filmmakers from all walks of life.

LINEUP (exact order below):

BLOCK 1

Tuscany Dirty Fable – directed by Giovanni Guidelli                                     

An ex cop goes back to his native village after a long time: his father is dead. Here, someone is waiting for him, even if he doesn’t know: his unknown sister.

Witchery – directed by Martin Del Carpio, Bill Stratford                             

An audio video for an electronic track

Shh… directed by Patrick Coker                                   

When he sees things in black and white, but she sees them through rose-colored lenses, what is the true color of love? And…is it enough?

Use Your Words – directed by Shauntay Cherry

A young woman is devastated when her relationship is wrecked by poor communication.

All I See is the Future – directed by Nancy Dionne                             

With only “five files and her faith”, Dr. Carolyn Powell opened her first private practice in Stapleton, an underserved and dangerous area of Staten Island.

Hungry – directed by Jillie Simon, Thomas Simon                             

When a teacher finds out the children in her school are going hungry – thanks to federal cutbacks – it compels her to take action.

BLOCK 2

Summon – directed by Madison Calicchia                                

An experimental short exploring themes of female interaction and identity, particularly focusing on the consumption of the female body and the relationship of white women and women of color.                                                        

Brokers Pilot Episode – directed by Talya Klein

A new comedy series that follows Ellen, a Southern girl who moves to New York to take one last shot at her dream of being a children’s book author. 

The Funniest Person Ever – directed by Romel Rodriguez                          

A struggling stand up comedian accidentally makes a wish to be the funniest person ever.

Little Red – directed by Laura Lechner, David Hanzal                     

Regan and Barbara’s two-person puppetry troupe is unraveling at the edges. On opening night, their strained interpersonal dynamic jumps from behind-the-scenes tension to in-front-of-the curtain drama as they prepare to present their newest work.

Loyalty – directed by Daniel Mitura                                                          

Three friends are caught between trust and betrayal when they try to outsmart one another in a game of wits that becomes deadly serious as loyalties are tested and broken.

Cauliflower – directed by Natasha Straley                                

Four millennials deny ignorance during a dinner party.

GET TICKETS HERE

Saturday, March 16, 2019

Vine  – 81 Fleet Place (corner of 166 Myrtle Avenue)

Brooklyn, NY 11201

Start Time: 630pm – 10pm

Advance Tickets start at $7