Shorts program, 107 min, Not rated
We received a lot of great student entries from the Great Lakes region and elsewhere. In this sampling, you’ll see the work of talented college students in all short categories.
Director(s): Noah Bernardo
Narrative Short, USA, 2021, 16 min, Color, Student Project - Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona
A lonely sound engineer decides to finally contact his crush and reconnect with his sister by pretending to use them both as phone lifelines on a game show.
Director(s): Daniel Rodriguez
Narrative Short, USA, 2021, 12 min, Color, Student Project - Compass College of Cinematic Arts, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Robert has been tasked with writing a retirement speech for his father but earlier memories both good and bad keep getting in the way.
Great Lakes Connection: The film was shot in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan with local actors.
Director(s): Gus Kearns
Animation, UK, 2017, 1 min, Color, Student Project - Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK
A bored barman takes a nap but soon finds that all is not as it seems in this old Western tavern.
Director(s): Aleksei Borovikov
Narrative Short, USA, 2020, 3 min, Color, Student Project - Columbia College Chicago, Illinois
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a young man dreams of life after lockdown and sends an inspiring message to the world.
Great Lakes Connection: The film was shot in Chicago.
Director(s): Gus Kearns
Animation, UK, 2019, 3 min, Color, Student Project - Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK
A family of medieval entertainers perform the legend of St. George and the Dragon for the local townsfolk. This film is an homage to the Mystery Plays of the medieval era which were typically performed by a travelling troupe for both adults and children to enjoy.
Director(s): Henry Dobozy
Narrative Short, Canada, 2021, 5 min, Black & White, Student Project - Kitchener Collegiate and Vocational School, Ontario, Canada
Hapless Charlie Kay's day takes a turn for the worse, when he falls down the stairs and loses his voice.
Great Lakes Connection: The film was shot in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. The director is also native to the Great Lakes region.
Director(s): Aleksei Borovikov
Narrative Short, USA, 2020, 7 min, Color, Student Project - Columbia College Chicago, Illinois
Two strangers lock eyes in a cafe and have to deal with unexpected feelings.
Great Lakes Connection: The film was shot in Chicago with local cast and crew.
Director(s): Jack Schreiner
Documentary Short, USA, 2019, 5 min, Color, Student Project - Penta Career Center, Perrysburg, Ohio
Retail shopping habits are changing in America. Online shopping is killing indoor shopping malls. This short documentary discusses why this is happening as well as the past, present, and future of American retail and shopping malls.
Great Lakes Connection: The film was shot in Northwest Ohio.
Director(s): Lauren Loesberg
Narrative Short, USA, 2020, 12 min, Color, Student Project - Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
In a near-future society that has left humans dependent on urban infrastructure, a falsely convicted woman is sentenced to a lifetime in the wilderness.
Great Lakes Connection: The film was shot in Evanston and Chicago, Illinois. Lake Michigan features prominently in the film.
Director(s): Aleksei Borovikov
Narrative Short, USA, 2019, 5 min, Color, Student Project - Columbia College Chicago, Illinois
A lonely young man begins a playful drinking game with a handsome stranger.
Great Lakes Connection: The film was shot in Chicago with local cast and crew.
Director(s): Delores M. Flynn
Narrative Short, USA, 2020, 16 min, Color, Student Project - Motion Picture Institute, Troy, Michigan
This film is an interracial love story set hours before the Detroit Riot in 1967.
Director(s): Ellison Winterstein
Narrative Short, USA, 2021, 22 min, Color, Student Project - Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
College student Johnny is locked out of his girlfriend’s apartment, and he’s buck naked. On his quest for sanctuary and/or pants, he meets the eccentric residents of the apartment complex.
Great Lakes Connection: The film was shot in East Lansing, Michigan. Except for the composer, all production cast and crew live in Michigan.
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