UNDER 5 Minute Festival - Oct. 9/10 event
New Releases
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Independent, Short Films
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POSI-TRACTION, 5min., USA
Directed by Caleb Johnson, Clint Calvert
An intense emotional conflict scene between a mysterious older man and a younger man in a scene floating between reality and imagination, fear and despair. A man searches for something to justify his wrongs, but what awaits him will be his lesson of a lifetime.
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LOVE IN SHADOWS, 5min., USA
Directed by Natasha C. Smith
"Love in Shadows" is a poignant short film, spanning just five minutes, that explores the complexities of a man trapped in a stagnant relationship. Despite lacking passion, he remains committed out of obligation, yearning for the touch of another. This gripping tale delves into the emotional turmoil our protagonist experiences as he navigates the depths of desire and the confines of commitment. Brace yourself for a brief yet powerful journey that illuminates the shadows where love resides.
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Yakaru Talibé ( A Beggar's Dream ), 1min., Senegal
Directed by Cheikh Sidate Niang
Modou is a young talibé (child who begs on the street) who is a fan of soccer, especially of the Senegalese player Sadio Mané. His dream is to one day get the Senegal team’s jersey. On his way home with his fellow talibés (beggar children), they stop in front of a store where Sadio Mané's jersey is displayed. We see on his face his love for soccer and for the player. Modou plunges into a dream where he sees his life better than that of a street child.
https://youtube.com/@DatyNiang
https://www.facebook.com/Niang.Daty?mibextid=LQQJ4d
https://instagram.com/daty_niang?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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PRIMETIME FOR MIME CRIME: A CHRISTMAS MOVIE, 5min,. USA
Directed by Christopher Francis
A private detective and crime scene photographer investigate the death of a mime.
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THE JUMP, 5min., Poland
Directed Bogdan Kozula
When you don't get along with your boyfriend and need to prove him something.
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DIRTY SECRETS, 4min., USA
Directed by Prathiba Natesan Batley
DIRTY SECRETS is autobiographical dance short film with an all women cast and crew, that traces a lifetime of sexual abuse and harassment across my lifespan in both the east and the west which is a surprisingly common story. This is an international collaboration across a cast and crew from the US, Malaysia, and India.
https://www.eyakkamdance.org/
https://www.instagram.com/eyakkamdance/
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PLACES BEEN, 3min,. USA
Directed by Cameron Bortolussi
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APPARITION GLIMMER, 5min., USA
Directed by Devin Christian
Meanwhile winding down at her home. Yeilda finds her lost foster sister at her doorstep. Their past has caught up to them. Frantically trying to figure out what to do. The connection between them has brought them together again like nothing never happened.
https://instagram.com/devin_christian_
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