Shorts: Narrative B
The Thaw
Directed by Sarah Wisner & Sean Temple
16:31 • United States
In 19th century Vermont, a young woman’s parents drink sleeping tea in order to survive the harsh winter, but an early thaw leads to horrifying results.
Mara Has Three Jobs in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Directed by Ana Verde
11:14 • United States
After the death of her father, a young woman takes on a third job to make ends meet in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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Directed by Jole Sanchez
11:18 • United States
Set in 1992, a Filipino kid working at his father’s liquor store seeks community through the arcade game Street Fighter II, but finds himself clashing with a local bully and ultimately at odds with his father.
The River
Directed by Clare Cooney
14:10 • United States
Rocky Camu, a mother who has been in and out of Gamblers Anonymous, sells a family heirloom basket in an attempt to prove her worth to her daughter and aunt. The family is once again torn apart by past and present trauma.
The Duel at Bishop Creek
Directed by Justin Dobies
8:28 • United States
Justin Dobies stars as an American colonist contemplating imminent death at the hands of a British redcoat in this pre-Revolutionary War tale of a sword duel.
Good Enough
Directed by John Jupiter
6:59 • United States
This project was made for the Sidewalk 2023 Holiday Scramble. With a preset genre, line of dialogue and prop, the team had 48 hours to create a short film. Genre: noir. Dialogue: “That’s not the way Grandma would do it.” Prop: snowman oven mitt.
Caught on Tape
Directed by Alexander Jeffery & Chris Alan Evans
12:46 • United States
When Finn can’t get a word out in front of his high school crush, his playground pals convince him that watching a porno tape will solve all his problems.
Deep in My Heart is a Song
Directed by Jonathan Pickett
16:00 • United States
An aging country musician who’s struggling to make ends meet receives an offer for an unusual private gig. Based on the life of cowboy singer Johnny Bencomo, who plays himself in the film.
Shut Your Pie Hole!
Directed by Patrick Thomley
2:56 • United States
A loving husband delivers a homemade pie to his wife’s boyfriend. 2024 Summer Scramble Audience Award winner