Short Film Block 5: The Strength Between Us
February 26 | 2:30 PM
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Short Film Block 5
1h 06m + Q&A | Showhouse II
FILMS INCLUDE:
Goodnight, Papa - 15 Min
Director: David Williams
DESCRIPTION: An elderly man with dementia and his son confront duty and abandonment in a care home. Blurring memory and reality, the film explores love, loss, and the lasting impact of familial sacrifice across time.
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In Your Hands- 14 Min
Director: Anna Musky-Goldwyn
DESCRIPTION: When Kaia returns from the hospital after an accident, her dad struggles to find the right way to care for her while she works to confront her own trauma.
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The Bridge Less Traveled - 19 Min
Director: Dana Dunton
DESCRIPTION: A suburban family’s routine life is disrupted during a weekend trip when an unexpected delay strands two families together. As tensions rise and a crisis unfolds, surprising connections reveal shared humanity, grief, and the truth that we are more alike than we realize.
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The Drive - 13 Min
Director: David Arrow
DESCRIPTION: It’s a warm November day in the early 1960s and Liz has just picked up the kids for her weekly carpool. Little does she know that this will be a drive she’ll never forget.
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Life Support- 11 Min
Director: Jamon Tolbert
DESCRIPTION: Inspired by true stories, an emergency doctor burdened by life-and-death decisions confronts hidden trauma while mentoring a young student. The film’s impact extends beyond the screen, sparking a national effort to address burnout and moral injury in healthcare.
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