Narrative Shorts 6
- Oscar® Qualifying Shorts Competition
- 116 mins
In this program
Curls
Directed by Aaron Sheer
A rebellious Jewish boy, stifled by his Orthodox community and dysfunctional family, schemes to replace his religious curls…
His Mother
Directed by Maia Jo Scalia
Upon receiving a disturbing email from her son, a mother drives frantically to his school hoping to avert…
Jedo’s Dead
Directed by Sara Nimeh
When a young middle-eastern girl finds her grandfather dead, she is forced to grapple with the earthly rituals…
Check Please
Directed by Shane Chung
A high-octane martial arts action comedy about two Korean-Americans fighting for their lives… over who’s paying for dinner.
Fishtank
Directed by Wendi Tang
Jules has been sober for a year, but she can’t stop vomiting goldfish. Striving to put her life…
Thicker Than Blood
Directed by Ava Farrar
“Thicker Than Blood” is a raw short film exploring an enigmatic betrayal as nineteen-year-old Anna embarks on a…
Schrödinger’s Brother
Directed by Elizabeth Perla
“Schrödinger’s Brother” is a dark comedy about a young woman who must call 911 for help because she…
The Sound of Walking
Directed by Sche-Hao Wang
A gay son is unexpectedly visited by his blind father while in the company of his boyfriend, a…
The Lift
Directed by Laura Maccabee
Following the loss of his husband, a grief-stricken retiree finds renewed connection with a mysterious young woman who’s…
The Masterpiece
Directed by Àlex Lora
Leo and Diana, a rich couple, think they are only recycling, until they realize the scrap collectors have…