CHICAGO Shorts Festival - June 17/18 event
New Releases
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40s
See the Full Lineup of Films:
THE LONELY PORTRAIT, 17min., USA
Directed by Marc Marashi
An AirBnB guest stumbles upon a hidden piece of art that, once hung up, has an unexpected and unsettling effect on the home.
https://instagram.com/thelonelyportraitfilm
https://instagram.com/mna_film_company
Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-the-lonely-portrait
LITTLE ISSUES, 4min., USA
Directed by Jerah Milligan
When Andy discovers mid-coitus that her new beaux has a micro-penis, she rushes to her roommates who remind her that he’s thoughtful, adventurous, and way too hot to let go of. Besides, he's had this Little Issue his whole life: he must know how to use it!
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CIAO, BELLA, 8min., USA
Directed by William Quinn Dover
In this modern film noir romance, a young stalker can’t seem to get over his ex lover, until finding out the double meaning of "Ciao Bella".
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4oPE1juDqh/?igsh=MXh4anVtMTFrMGM4dA%3D%3D
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https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audeince-ciao-bella
NO TIME, 4min,. USA
Directed by Engin Altintas
https://www.facebook.com/engin.altintas.90
https://www.instagram.com/enginaltintass/
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https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-no-time
EMBRACE THE MONSTER, 5min., USA
Directed by Austin Hamilton Le
Short documentary following a painter using his art to heal his trauma.
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https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-embrace
GRACE, 5min,. USA
Directed by Jason Ivy
Originally created during the SAG-AFTRA strike as part of the SAG-AFTRA Short Film Series, the film "Grace" features a crew of actors working together for the first time to navigate the tale of a young woman dealing with the powerful manifestation of grief following a tumultuous family situation. The title, "Grace," implies slow, intentional movement, the space in between stages of life, the room you give to someone finding themselves again. Not every story has a happy or sad ending, but we feel it is important to have a message. We are delighted for you to experience Grace through your own lens and let us know what you feel.
Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-grace
HIDDEN CURRENTS, 8min,. USA
Directed by T.E. Hirschler
https://gracefilm.squarespace.com/
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https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-hidden-currents
THE WINDY CITY BLOWS, 2min., USA
Directed by Nick Luna
My Alien Friend and I discuss about the Dating scene in the Icy and unforgiving Chicago winds. however things term scary and potentially violent when some good advice goes bad.
http://nicklunafilms.com/
https://www.instagram.com/nicklunafilms/
Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-the-windy-city-blows
TRUCKSTOP, 16min., USA
Directed by Molly Karna
https://instagram.com/truckstopfilm
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https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-truckstop
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