Short Film Block 1: Beneath the Surface
February 25 | 3:00 PM
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1h 43m + Q&A | Clarke Grand Theatre
BENEATH THE SURFACE Short Film Block 1 presents a high-action collection of five captivating short films. Each work explores profound themes like forgiveness, redemption, reconnection, acceptance, and secrets. These brilliant filmmakers delve into the human experience, revealing hidden depths and emotional journeys that resonate deeply.
Films include:
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The Pact - 9 Min
Directors: Josh Harbin & Nicole Keith
DESCRIPTION: A group of friends, not wanting to expose their secrets, face questions from a detective about the disappearance of another friend.
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Daughter of the Plains - 38 Min
Director: Douglas A. Cunningham (Q&A)
DESCRIPTION: World-renowned film actress Alison Fox returns to her rural hometown in Montana hoping to reconnect with the son she abandoned for fame 20 years earlier.
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The Fourth Star - 15 Min
Director: Carrie Anne Hunt
DESCRIPTION: An estranged couple comes to terms with their daughter's death on the eve of her birthday. Pulled apart by what they love most, Carolyn and Bruce are forced into a situation where they must face what was left unspoken in order to reconcile.
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When One Door Closes - 10 Min
Director: Madeline Bradley
DESCRIPTION: In an attempt to reconcile with her adult daughter, a woman begins her journey to redemption for how she acted as a mother.
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I'll Never Forget | Premiere - 31 min
Director: Rob Diamond (Q&A)
DESCRIPTION: As part of her healing journey with survivor's guilt, a woman finds the courage to visit the parents of the young man who rescued her. Each of them is hoping to find peace and understanding amidst a horrific tragedy.
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