Schedule:

5:00 p.m: Shorts Program

Black Tide
Director: Kim Yip Tong
France, Mauritius, 14 min
On July 25, 2020, a ship ran aground off the coast of the island nation of Mauritius. Twelve days later, oil began to spill, causing the worst ecological disaster ever in the region. This lyrical, beautifully drawn animation pays tribute to the residents who united to save their precious environment.

Correct Me If I’m Wrong
Director: Hao Zhou
Germany, USA, 23 min
A filmmaker searches for reconciliation between their gender identity and their family’s beliefs.

Livestreams with Grandma Puzzles
Director: Emily Sheskin
US, 6 min
A lifelong hobby for a grandmother becomes both a lifeline and a pathway to Twitch fame.

How The West Was Fun
Director: Sarah Garrahan and Sue Ding
US, 14 min
At a photography studio at a Wild West theme park, a diverse range of visitors masquerade as their own imagined visions of the American West.

Norman Teague: Love Reigns Supreme
Director: Adewole Abioye
US, 16 min
Taking inspiration from jazz legend John Coltrane, the acclaimed Chicago furniture maker and conceptual artist prepares for a solo exhibition while confronting the existential crisis facing Black youth through his work and mentorship.

Man Number 4
Director: Miranda Pennell
UK, 10 min
In this provocative essay, an unseen narrator confronts a disturbing photograph on social media of the war in Gaza, trigging questions about what it means to be an onlooker.

The People Could Fly
Director: Imani Dennison
US, 21 min
A poetic look at roller skating and how roller rinks emerged as sanctuaries for Black culture in Louisville, Kentucky, the film combines archival footage, still photography, and contemporary images to explore the magic that its Black community has conjured as an act of resistance.

Shanti Rides Shotgun
Director: Charles Frank
US, 8 min
On Manhattan’s jam-packed streets, New York City’s most iconic driving instructor prepares students for the road ahead.

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