BRAVING THE STORM Short Film Block 4 presents a heartfelt collection of short films delving into struggle and the need for connection. These powerful narratives inspire strength and empathy, encouraging viewers to see and understand the profound needs of others more clearly.
Films include:
Runaway - 3 mins
(Q&A) Director: Braxton Paas
DESCRIPTION: A young boy decides he's going to run away to find his dad.
We're Way Past That - 3 mins
(Q&A) Director: Braxton Paas
DESCRIPTION: A tired and worn father struggles to be strong for his daughter.
Soorisan - 3 mins
Director: Daniel Gunwoo Choi
DESCRIPTION: This film describes the loneliness and despair Ranha felt growing up as a "Goose Children".
Session - 14 Mins
Director: Brayden Perrins
DESCRIPTION: As a distressed man is processing a recent accident, he discovers a strange connection between his forgetfulness and his therapist.
Homecoming - 15 Mins
Director: Oscar Rudecindo
DESCRIPTION: After years away, a young man returns home to come out to his father; who grapples with accepting his son's sexuality, unaware that his window for understanding may be closing.
Darcine's Day - 17 Mins
Director: Aaron Goffman
DESCRIPTION: An L.A. woman struggles to find a job and a home, and a meal, only to go unseen for the help she really needs.
The Neighbor - 10 Mins
Director: Graham Jeremy Northrup
DESCRIPTION: A man has a long overdue conversation with his girlfriend on the way to the bus stop about the status of their relationship, but becomes witness to an act that will have him second-guessing his judgement and his humanity.
As a Gift - 15 Mins
Directors: Farah Tagauly & Maillot Annaelle
DESCRIPTION: Nour KAPADIA is a renowned family law lawyer who no longer speaks to her father. When he was younger, he tried to force her to marry a rich Indian man in order to save his fabric sales business from ruin. But his health will become worrying and only his daughter will be able to save him. Sunita, Nour's niece and Farouk's granddaughter, will do everything to save him.
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