MONDAY JULY 22, 1:00 PM
PROGRAM 27
Two-Lane Bike Trail
USA / Drama / 10 minutes
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Director/Writer: Mingen Tan
Producer: Mingen Tan
Cast: Todd Lien, Lucas (Du Heng) Sun, Jorge Mata Otero
The Runner is making his recovery run on a bike trail, and he almost gets hit by The Biker. As The Runner tries to lecture The Biker, he tumbles, and his old injury flares up. The Biker mocks him and rides away. After the two fights in front of a grocery store, The Shopkeeper comes out, wondering what happened.
Minifig
USA / Drama / 14 minutes
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Director: Tapio Tokunaga
Writer: Tapio Tokunaga, Julia Pai
Producer: Syuen Chia
Cast: Jingbei 'sebastian' Bai, Megumi Morino, Albert Lew
When Pokka and Pokka's mother, Ati, build a LEGO house together, Pokka notices weird knocks echo from the inside of the house. Consumed by its opening door, Pokka finds himself in his childhood memories of LEGO blocks, Ati's bed-reading, and his recent birthday party with his family members.
Bad Taxidermy
USA / Drama / 14 minutes
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Director: Tas Pelikan
Writer: Dexter B. Elkin, Eric Sarich
Producer: Marley Freygang, Hannah Johnson, Eric Sarich
Cast: Eric Sarich, Michelle Hoden, Marley Freygang
Beginning in sunny, greedy, and cutthroat Hollywood we meet three filmmakers TINY, LIZ and MAVERICK. After riding the coattails of their talented writer, REX, they have found fame and fortune. Their latest hit suspense/horror film, Bad Taxidermy, is a week out from its premier; however, a buzz is growing: "Are these gruesome films based off of real murders?"
Bad Eggs
USA / Drama / 22 minutes
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Director/Writer: Soowan Bang
Producer: Joy Gyuree Choi
Cast: Austyn Kim, Chris Yi, Paris Crayton III
Two Korean American twins, who pride themselves on knowing every minute detail about each other, uncover the deepest, darkest secrets of their mental struggles. The siblings make a solemn vow to help each other eradicate the negative thoughts festering within their minds.
Elm
USA / Comedy / 8 minutes
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Director/Writer: Kay Qiao
Producer: Sean Kohnen
Cast: Olivia Hytha, Max Udell
An abandoned doll and a scarecrow scared of crows form an unlikely bond when they work together to overcome their fears and heal their mutual pain
Gaming for Love
USA / Drama / 13 minutes
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Director/Writer: Erin Gavin
Producer: Erin Gavin
Cast: Adam Robertson, Eve Harvey, Erin Gavin
​"Gaming for Love" is a poignant narrative inspired by true events which follows the journey of Maisie, a young girl battling cancer, as she finds solace and strength in the world of online gaming. Immersed in her virtual adventures, Maisie's passion for gaming becomes a source of joy amidst her illness, bringing her closer to her family and unexpected friendships across the globe.