Student Short Film Block 1: The Roads We Take
February 26 |12:00 PM
Student Short Film Block 1
1h 32m + Q&A | Clarke Grand Theatre
FILMS INCLUDE:
Lenny - 9 Min
Director: Michael Helm
DESCRIPTION: Lenny lives his life as a recluse after a tragic accident, until he meets a girl.
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The Cost of Living - 11 Min
Director: Joseph Wood
DESCRIPTION: Parker breaks into a home in his final effort to save his family.
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Until Next Time - 11 Min
Directors: Nate Duersch, Hayden Mikami
DESCRIPTION: Two best friends reflect on life while having their last conversation together.
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The Astronomer - 16 Min
Director: Wyatt Whittier
DESCRIPTION: When an astronomer gets a mysterious call telling him his lover has died, he is forced to go beyond charts and figures and look towards the stars to confront his grief.
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Luminated - 15 Min
Director: Cedric Robert Tinard
DESCRIPTION: A grieving husband repeats his morning routine in a quiet loop of love and loss. Through small, tender rituals honoring his ailing wife, the cycle continues until it is finally broken by a last goodbye.
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Sage Hen- 17 Min
Director: McKenna Murphy
DESCRIPTION: In the 1890s Wild West, Abigail and her mother face losing their home after her brother’s death. Seeking help, Abigail turns to Enola, a reclusive cowgirl, discovering freedom and purpose as her days grow short.
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What We Become - 16 Min
Director: Lauren Donatoni
DESCRIPTION: Two friends, believing they deserve more, descend into theft. When one begins to question their choices, their bond is tested, forcing both to decide how far they’re willing to go—and what the cost may be.
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