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TUESDAY JULY 25, 3:15PM 
PROGRAM 28

SHORTLIST
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Windows Open
USA / Animation / 19 minutes

Director/Writer: Kathrene Gawel

Producer: Kathrene Gawel, Becca E. Davis

Cast: Kathrene Gawel, Lauren Rodriguez, Katarzyna Gaik

Concerned Lindbergh visits three persons-cities in search of the right path in life. New York takes her on an adventurous night out and explains that in life, the key is progress, setting high goals for oneself, and success.

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And Then
USA / Animation / 7 minutes

Director: Gwen gunyung Lee

The film is about a clumsy main character who frequently loses things, but constantly denies her responsibility. When the main character denies her responsibility and makes an excuse, the dominoes that knock over symbolizes her emotion and guilt.

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See you at Sunrise
USA / Drama / 11 minutes

Director/Writer: Andie Naar

Producer: Andie Naar

Cast: Mateo Ray, Andie Naar, Frank Brantley

Eight-year-old Charlie used to go on adventure trips with his now terminally ill mom Hannah. On this special night, she surprises him with a road trip to Joshua Tree to make all his wildest dreams come true.

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The Stitch
USA / Drama / 13 minutes

Director/Writer: Yashira Ponce

Producer: Timothy Coughlin

Cast: Jade Santana, Stefan Dragoni

A first-time mom seeks answers from her OB-GYN after struggling during postpartum recovery.

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The Last Bell
USA / Drama / 15 minutes

Director/Writer: Via Lubeck

Producer: Elizabeth Scully, Claire Wiles, Geremiah Edness

Cast: Mia Challis, Nancy Berggren, Amanda Melby

The Last Bell follows 18 year-old Dylan, as she contends with taking care of her grandmother Marge in home hospice care. The short is a snapshot into the complexities of end of life care and an intimate portrait of an intergenerational relationship.

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Day - 9
USA / Drama / 20 minutes

Director: Dastan Khalili

Writer: Damion Stephens

Producer: Kevin Marcus, Dastan Khalili, Ray Wicks

Cast: Johanna Watts, Kelcey Watson, Eric Mcintire

A merciless millionaire assembles a team of resilient workers and forces them to toil in an uninhabitable wasteland until they are pushed to their limits both mentally and physically.

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Bar None
USA / Drama / 7 minutes

Director: Charles Papert

Writer: Raven Moran

Producer: Jon Bangle, Andrew Pack, Charles Papert

Cast: Jon Bangle, Sarah Rich

How many times do you have to meet someone for the first time before they remember you?

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