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WEDNESDAY JULY 23, 3:15 PM 
PROGRAM 43

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No Choice
USA | Drama | 7 minutes
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Director: Cynthia Riddle, Peter Hunziker

Writer: Cynthia Riddle, Julie Kohner, Peter Hunziker

Producer: Cynthia Riddle, Peter Hunziker

Cast: Monique Sorgen, Susan Marque, Cynthiia Riddle

True story of a strong-willed young Jewish woman at Auschwitz trying to secretly terminate her pregnancy in order to save her life and survive.

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Crocus
Canada | Drama | 12 minutes
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Director/Writer: Massimo Meo

Producer: Massimo Meo, Kathy-Ann Thomas

Cast: Jessica Malka, Julian Bailey, Dylan Hawco, Michael Marielly, Eva Semplé

Trapped in limbo by the vivid memories of his recently departed mother, the family home becomes an allegory for a son's loss.

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Nana
USA | Drama | 18 minutes
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Director/Writer: Alfredo Vidal

Producer: Josslyn Glen, Alfredo Vidal

Cast: Carol Sergusa, Max Garcia, Al Coronel

NANA tells the poignant story of Lolli, who is confronted with an impossible choice: return to her home country to bid farewell to her dying brother—knowing she may never be able to come back—or remain in America to nurture and protect Anthony, a young boy ensnared in a life of hardship.

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Thank U
USA | Drama | 7 minutes
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Director/Writer: Maryna Bogdan

Producer: Maryna Bogdan, Matthew S. Robinson

Cast: Sofiia Sapozhnik, Cameron Quinn, Erica Mae McNeal

When a Ukrainian immigrant learns that her family back home is in grave danger, a conversation with oblivious colleagues turns painfully honest.

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Stardust
USA | Drama | 12 minutes
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Director/Writer: Vikram Chacko

Producer: Karine Emmanuelle, Thomas Bond

Cast: Samantha Cormier, Alexander Angelikis, Peter Zizzo

In a diner, a young woman is discussing our shared cosmic connection when a gunman enters and opens fire. Amidst the carnage, we journey through the cosmos until we're back in the diner, where patrons continue their conversations.

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Ends and Means
USA | Drama | 30 minutes
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Director: Karly Kato Bang

Writer: Alci Rengifo

Producer: Zach Hodson, Berkan Turac, Salvador Carrasco

Cast: Maria Montenegro, Daniel Mora, Bobby Appelbaum

When Frank invites a special guest for dinner, Milagros is given a shocking surprise. An exploration of claustrophobia, fear, and trauma through the dynamic of a housekeeper relationship.

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