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HARD & SOFT (Narrative Shorts #5)

This collection of narrative short films explores the harsh realities many face each day while offering hopeful reminders of the strength we have within us.

In this program


The Companions

Directed by José María Flores

A young couple walks down the street, they have left the children at home and are going out to dinner a crowd gathers around something.

VERSE

Directed by Noam Argov

Seventeen year-old Adam is forced to confront where his virtual persona ends and his real self begins when he decides to finally meet his VR girlfriend in real life.

Choice

Directed by Marko Crnogorski

A young mother and her toddler face a devastating reality when a new law bans her scheduled abortion.

The Hour

Directed by Paige Henderson

A portrait of a young woman’s first year after leaving an abusive spouse as she navigates her healing journey and discovers the power of community.

Glitterbomb

Directed by Brian Leahy

A woman on the verge of a career breakthrough begins gushing glitter uncontrollably.

cowgirl

Directed by Coral Worley

A young woman working at a lake resort in Southern Oregon, faces the uncomfortable reality of being sexualized for the first time, forcing her to confront her sense of self, autonomy, and innocence in a world that wants to define her.