Shorts Block
Experimental Shorts and Music Videos
Goshen Theater • Friday, 4 p.m. & Saturday, 9:00 p.m. (83 min)
Our America
(4min)
Director: Dean Winkler and Donald Butler
New York
“Our America” is a short-form, non-narrative meditation on American 20th century industrial promises gone awry.
Reminiscence
(4min)
Director: Jia Zhao
China
A poet travels through landscapes that are like poems and paintings, understanding his dreams and looking for his transcendence.
Again
(13min)
Director: David Perkins & Elijah Durnell
Goshen
An independent short film produced by singer-songwriter Abbie Thomas, “Again” tells one love story through three continuous shot chapters (music videos). Original music and cinematography capture the ability that humanity possesses to overcome heartache, survive domestic abuse, and to find light in the dark battle of Alzheimer’s disease. Based on real life events.
A Story That Doesn’t Have To Do With Me
(7min)
Director: Kym McDaniel
New York
As I seek to connect with my partner about their research in bioarchaeology, a conversation emerges about survival and what is left behind after death.
Patty PerShayla & The Mayhaps – SLO MO
(5min)
Director: Hwa-Jeen Na
Michigan
Official music video for Patty PerShayla & The Mayhaps’ song SLO MO off their new album “Cheap Diction.”
Skyglow
(4min)
Director: Leo Majors
Indiana
A lost girl follows the skyglow of a new city to find where the stars hide.
Tragedy Strikes
(5min)
Director: Morgan Gullett
California
After tragedy strikes, true love inspires a young woman to fight for her life.
A Machine for Boredom
(4min)
Director: Marc Cartwright
California
Isolation drives a man to rethink his position within a capitalistic society.
Pyre
(4min)
Director: Paul Burns & Louis Walter
California
Exploring helplessness, Pyre is an experimental short film which personifies death as a ghoul in a dress, drawing closer and closer until brutally striking.
The Rock and Mineral Show
(3min)
Director: Lucas Anderson
Bloomington, Indiana
A 1970’s inspired music video for The Rock & Mineral Show. Shot on 16mm color film.
Tundra
(4min)
Director: Luke De Brún
Ireland
The greatest love story ever told? A nautical odyssey of a love-lorn Diver-Man, traversing modern Dublin searching for his significant other.
Plant Man
(2min)
Director: John Akre
Kentucky
This is a solar printed song about plants.
Through My Head
(5min)
Director: Sam Brandes
Ohio
A music video by Sam Brandes and Zeelemy.
Whisper, Rustle
(4min)
Director: Maureen Zent
Georgia
The official music video for the single “Realistic Love Song” by Jeremy Todd
Realistic Love Song
(4min)
Director: Kylie Daniel
US
The official music video for the single “Realistic Love Song” by Jeremy Todd
Somewhere in the Middle
(3min)
Director: Josh Roberts
Indiana
Music video for the song “Somewhere in the Middle” by Half Built Homes.
The Good Old Days (They Start Tonight)
(5min)
Director: Leo Majors
Indiana
A student’s delirium at a party turns darker the more he tries to get away.
Vacant Spaces
(6min)
Director: Joe Baughman
Indiana
Trapped in a cave with a Kappa, Joe longs for the world above in this music video for Joe Baughman + The Righteous Few.
Schedule is subject to change.
In some cases, seating is limited. Arrive early to insure a seat!
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