Shorts 6: Youth Works
Description
Total running time 79 min
Get ready to take in an exciting melding of ideas, passions, perspectives, genres, styles, and new voices, in this collection of short documentary, narrative, and animated films that provide an impressive and engaging look at the world as interpreted by today’s teen filmmakers. Sit back and hold tight, you are about to experience the beginning of a cinematic revolution. Recommended for ages 11 and up.
Titles are listed alphabetically. Program order will vary.
The Backstage
With only five minutes until curtain, director Jihun must deal with everything from broken props to missing actors. But, as always, the show must go on…
(Nyeonho Song, South Korea 2017, 11 min)
In Korean with English subtitles.
The Choice
Three Ukranian Jews, who immigrated to Chicago in the late 20th century after being persecuted for their religious beliefs, share stories of the hardships and sadness that come with leaving behind loved ones in pursuit of the American Dream.
(Julian Nisenboim, USA 2017, 10 min)
Don’t Litter Roadside
As plastic invades the world’s oceans and waterways, one group of researchers offers advice on how to reduce and reuse to prevent further environmental degradation. (Jeroen de Wit, Netherlands 2017, 12 min)
In Dutch with English subtitles.
Elle
A coming-of-age story about a young dancer who faces pressure to let go of her dreams of performing on the big stage. Elle remains inspired in spite of societal setbacks.
(Florence Winter Hill, UK 2017, 15 min)
Goodbye Sam
A boy and his posse of stuffed animals mourn the loss of a beloved friend, a parrot named Sam.
(Theo Taplitz, USA 2017, 5 min)
Last Stand
A farmer accustomed to living off the land comes head to head with corporate greed, practicing self-sacrifice in his final act of defiance.
(Julian Jordan, USA 2017, 6 min)
This is a Cinema by the Bay film.
A Morning on the Farm
The memories of a young Australian dairy farmer are brought to life through delicate and beautifully impressionistic images.
(Tanya Cyster USA 2017, 3 min)
This is a Cinema by the Bay film.
The Pool
Memories from a traumatic past continue to haunt a young girl.
(Kelly Long USA 2017, 8 min)
This is a Cinema by the Bay film.
Project Game: The Future of Education
Video games prove to be more than just an entertainment device, as teachers and schools embrace the use of interactive gaming technology as a way to explore learning concepts. VR and AR allow teachers to instruct in more immersive learning environments.
(Aleja Cobarruviaz, USA 2017, 4 min)
This is a Cinema by the Bay film.
Save My School
This spoken-word poetry piece rallies for the importance of education for every student as Baltimore City Public Schools face deep budget cuts.
(Destiny Brown, USA 2017, 2 min)
Toposcape
An experimental audiovisual piece composed of over four thousand Google Earth images explores the themes of environmental innovation and degradation around the world.
(Adnaan Jiwa, UK 2017, 3 min)