Official Selection 2024
SHORTS 3
SATURDAY, NOV. 9 / 8PM
This screening session features 6 short films (line-up below).
​All selected films are in English and/or have English subtitles.
Marilyn Monroe Theatre at The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute,
7936 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, California.
Map, parking & arrival tips.
The Lovers Of Avignon (Spain) by Manuel Fernández Ferro
'The Lovers of Avignon' is the first ever translation of pictorial cubism into motion real image. Is an allegory of cubism as a conceptual symbol that acts as a filter and wall of emotions.
Running time: 00:02:33
Cock (Norway) by Robin Jensen
Two sweaty men end up at odds with each other in a crowded sauna. A short film about prejudice and politics. And cock.
Running time: 00:06:30
Comet Orphan (United States) by Hyejin “Grace” Park - Out of Competition
We heard that there’s a 31 y.o. woman working in a print shop in Lancaster who believes she’s an alien. She says she’s about to launch herself into space.
Running time: 00:20:00
Universe 25 (United States) by David Tappan
A mysterious entity. A bizarre psychological experiment. Imprisoned in “The Room,” a woman can’t know anyone longer than 30 days. It’s difficult to say what’s worse: knowing that anyone she cares about will disappear, or that they might be replaced by someone worse. With no hope of escape, she must confront the absurdity of her new existence.
Running time: 00:20:24
Dirty Towel (United States) by Callie Carpinteri
A teenage girl grapples with feelings of shame and guilt after having sex for the first time, leading to a thoughtful exploration of generational shame, societal expectations, and self-worth.
Running time: 00:12:24
Amidst (Finland) by Pia Andell
Everything is perfect, and then, boom!
Running time: 00:29:59