Sept. 30th Day 1 Block 1 6:15pm

Idol Chaser – Co-directed by Rachel Herron & Jean-Luc McMurtry

Runtime: 14:00

A woman looking for a one-night stand gets a little more than she bargained for when a simple question leads to a peculiar quest for pleasure.

 

Caroline – Directed by Jack Highberger

Runtime: 11:48

Over the course of a day, a demure auto mechanic relives a series of childhood memories while grappling with the responsibilities created by his mother’s sudden death.

 

A Beat To Rest – Directed by Dan Silver

 

Runtime: 11:57

Late into his career, an elderly drummer is forced to come to terms with his aging after a bandmate suggests he retire.

 

HOT SODA – Directed by Nello DiGiandomenico

Runtime: 14:27

Outraged over the approval to double the fracking operations devastating her hometown, a young woman is forced by her sick father to serve the fracking company’s CEO when he dines at their failing restaurant.

 

RSVP – Directed by Prerna Ramachandra

Runtime: 13:47

After an unexpected setback, a grieving daughter grapples with the discomfort of her mother’s ‘inappropriate’ reaction.

 

Unraveling – Directed by Rich Devaney

Runtime: 11:25

When Zoe is faced with caring for her abusive mother, who is diagnosed with dementia, she discovers a chance to redefine their relationship.

 

The Jumping Beans – Directed by Joseph Isho Levinson

Runtime: 26:06

The Jumping Beans, once a children’s entertainment group with moderate popularity, reunites over a weekend to write, record, and produce a new music video, in the hopes of making a comeback.