Shorts and feature program, 109 min, Not rated
This program presents a short and a feature film with similar themes of dating and food.
Director: Conor Forrest
Narrative Short, Canada, 2020, 14 min, Color, Student Project - York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
A philosophy student with ADHD tries to connect with his dates at a Japanese restaurant.
Great Lakes Connection: The director is a student in Ontario, a Great Lakes province.
Audience Choice Award - Best Narrative Feature
Director: J.W. Andrew
Narrative Feature, United States, 2020, 95 min, Black & White, Comedy
In this modern screwball comedy Susan and Henry host a dinner party while trying to make good on a lie concerning the recent death of their father. Unexpected guests arrive, causing the night to unravel despite Susan's best efforts.
The writer/producer and writer/director were born and raised in Holland, Michigan and still live in Michigan
Director: J.W. Andrew
Writers: J.W. Andrew, Luke Allen Hackney
Producers: Luke Allen Hackney
Key Cast: Taylor Nichols, William Sterling, Rachel Paulson, Phillip Andre Botello,
Jacqueline Jandrell, Russell Bradley Fenton, Molly Gibson, Kate Thomsen, Jesi Jenson
J.W. received his M.A. in Media and Cinema Studies from DePaul University in 2016. He is currently working on his MFA in Narrative Media Writing at The University of Georgia (Athens) and teaches film studies at the University of Detroit Mercy, Adrian College and Macomb Community College.
J.W. is a first-time filmmaker.
Cinequest Film Festival (San Jose, California), Premiere
Saturday, Sept. 17, 7:30pm
Soo Theatre
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