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shareQuirky without taking itself too seriously, this collection of narrative short films is sure to provide quite the comedic relief.
In this program
Carly Dolls
Directed by: Jaxson Power, Maudie Schmidt | 20 mins
When Carly, a naive, homeschooled 14-year-old, is forced to face the treacherous waters of public high school, she turns to her beloved dolls, Lily and Mermia, for comfort and advice. Sprung from her own vivid imagination and taking the form of lifesize “friends,” they guide Carly through the ups and downs of growing up, fitting in, and figuring herself (and her sexuality) out.
Beached
Directed by: Matt Scruggs | 13 mins
Two local 12-year-old boys help a vacationing college student retrace her steps after a reckless Spring Break night.
Carpool
Directed by: Steve Darby | 5 mins
Logan’s great time-saving idea doesn’t go over well with his colleagues.
Last Option
Directed by: Don-Dimitri Joseph | 11 mins
The story follows Daniel, a gifted psychic with the ability to see into the future, but yet out-of-luck millennial–all the while coming into contact with the eccentric, homeless Josie–as they embark on a journey of committing burglaries.
Burt Hathaway
Directed by: Julien Lasseur | 6 mins
Marsha is Missing! Factory workers burn to death! Burt and Hathaway embody the narcissism of corporate profits over workers’ rights in this darkly comedic short.
Poof
Directed by: Margaret Miller | 11 mins
Ruby and Paula are gearing up to be their own bosses through multi-level success magnet, FYZZLE Cosmetics, when a small dog, a medium amount of blood, and a box of loose powder conspire against them.
Julian
Directed by: Vivian Kerr | 7 mins
A reconciliation brunch between two estranged sisters goes awry when someone brings an unexpected guest.
Danavan
Directed by: Franie-Éléonore Bernier, Jean-David Rodrigue | 13 mins
In the Limoilou neighborhood of Quebec City, René and Polo are apprehensive about the arrival of the new next-door neighbor. Though he doesn’t know it, the young man is moving into the apartment previously occupied by Robert, their late friend who passed away two weeks prior. Spotting Robert’s barbecue left on the balcony, René begins to spiral as he refuses to leave it in the hands of the new next-door neighbor.
