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GIVE / TAKE (Student Shorts #2)

A collection of student-made short films designed to cultivate a deep appreciation for family, inner strength, and determination.

In this program


Mix Matched Socks

Directed by Nikki Page

Martha, a single mother, must come to terms with her daughter, Olivia, growing up as they spend time together before she leaves for college.

If the Creek Don’t Rise

Directed by Andrew Stevens

In rural Georgia, the 2008 recession rips nine-year-old Tommy out of the imaginary world he and his stepsister Mabel built, forcing him to reckon with his mother’s financial instability and tumultuous marriage.

The Humming Grows

Directed by Aughbar

Breaking into her sister’s home in an attempt to save her, MMA fighter Jodie realizes she must free her chained niece from both a brutal captor and family secrets as she fights for their escape.

We’ve Been Here Before

Directed by Christian Kelly

When a young woman enters an experimental trial that grants her the opportunity to delete painful memories in exchange for increasing her age, she must decide between living with the pain of the past and sacrificing the potential of her future.

The Truck

Directed by Elizabeth Rao

A Chinese American teenager and her boyfriend try to buy the morning after pill in post-Roe America.

All Beauty Queens Have Broken Bones

Directed by Max Tullio

Marlo believes God has told her to win the Miss Teen Indiana Pageant—but to do so, needs to break her legs to get the pity vote. Her older sister, Rose, is skeptical, but with her heavy drinking, she’s not so sure what to believe anymore. The word of God is a mystery to her.

GO

Directed by Dusan Brown

When a perfectionist, collegiate wrestler finds himself stumbling through the stages of grief after the tragic death of his parents, a security guard with a similar past, secretly coaches him to grow into a champion. GO is a short, narrative, sports action drama that addresses overcoming past trauma through wrestling, personal growth, and the love and support of the community.

Moonglow

Directed by Sky Cole

In 2006, Heather’s quiet life is disrupted when her teenage daughter’s crush makes a move on the wrong girl.

Where the Heart Lies

Directed by Brianna Chapman

Based on the true story of Hunter Lewis and the incredible treasure hunt he created in December of 2021.

Dates & Times

Past

The Independent Picture House

Fri, Sep 26
5:35 pm