October 19, 2021

Greenwood

NYC PREMIERE A meditative process documentary that explores the inherent connection between maker and user that exists in handmade crafts. – Elyse Wang This screening will be followed by a Q&A with Director Jason Outenreath. This short will screen as part of the SHORTS PROGRAM: THE ARTISTS All guests & staff will be required to comply […]

October 19, 2021

Glen Eden

NYC PREMIERE Artist Glen Eden curates a collection of photos and objects, all of which have something in common with him: his name. In the process, he explores what a name means. – DeWitt Davis This screening will be followed by a Q&A with Director Rebecca Blandón. This short will screen as part of the SHORTS […]

October 19, 2021

Feelings Of Invisibility

NYC PREMIERE Feelings of Invisibility explores the art of Anne K. Abbott, an artist born with cerebral palsy, who focuses on subverting commonly held misconceptions of living with a disability while celebrating creative activism, sexuality, and agency. – Elyse Wang This screening will be followed by a Q&A with Director Charmaine Kachibaia, Cinematographer Nickoloz Kachibaia and […]

October 19, 2021

Deafying Gravity

INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE Professional aerial artist Katia Schwartz reworks her craft to embrace her weakening hearing abilities. – Samah Ali This screening is part of the SHORTS PROGRAM: THE ARTISTS This screening will be followed by a Q&A with Director Sam Martin and Producer Bek Ward. This film contains the following accessibility options for viewers:Closed Captioning for […]

October 19, 2021

Cowboy Poet

WORLD PREMIERE A young man continues the tradition of cowboy poetry, using his performances to navigate his emotions, family and the modern world. – DeWitt Davis This screening will be followed by a Q&A with Director Jared Jakins. This screening is being played as part of the SHORTS PROGRAM:  SOUNDSCAPES All guests & staff will […]

October 19, 2021

Missing Magic

NYC PREMIERE A young poet grapples with his city’s racist history while protests against police brutality spread across the country. – Samah Ali This screening will be followed by a Q&A with Director Anissa latham. This screening is being played as part of the SHORTS PROGRAM:  PROFILES All guests & staff will be required to comply […]

October 19, 2021

THE MAN WHO PAINTS WATER DROPS

US PREMIERE An exquisite and piercing essay film about the director’s father, one of the most recognized Korean artists of his generation. Kim Tschang-Yeul’s fascinations and brilliant obstinacy become a fertile landscape to explore the relationship between a father and a son while reflecting on their differences in culture, age, and temperament. Following the traces […]

October 19, 2021

The Drums Will Protect You

WORLD PREMIERE Jazz drummer Kassa Overall reflects on his time in the Covid-empty city while preparing to leave—perhaps forever –  DeWitt Davis This screening will be followed by a Q&A with Director Sean Mattison. This screening is being played as part of the Shorts Program:  COVIDEOS All guests & staff will be required to comply […]

October 19, 2021

SHORTS: SOUNDSCAPES

Throw yourself into the story with vivid scores in this selection of sonically driven films. (Total Running Time: 82 MIN) Cowboy Poet | Director: Jared Jakins A young man continues the tradition of cowboy poetry, using his performances to navigate his emotions, family and the modern world. -Dewitt Davis (USA, 5 MIN) Load Cycle | […]

October 19, 2021

SHORTS: COVIDEOS

Moments of change, introspection, and more of the same during the pandemic. Breathe In, Breathe Out | Director: Ilja WillemsWhile the lockdown was happening in New York City, Bahar Baharloo joined a volunteer bike messenger service to help people in need, first traveling the empty streets and later navigating the protests.  – Dewitt Davis (USA, 13 […]