Shorts Block
Indiana Shorts Block
Goshen Theater • Saturday, 2 p.m. & Sunday, 1:30 p.m. (139 min)
Voice
(8min)
Director: Sophia Winters
Indiana
A young girl becomes aware of who she wants to be and her perception of what is keeping her from becoming that person. These feelings lead her to become frustrated, jealous, and perhaps even hopeless. Her frustration with her own real limitations and real and perceived exclusion leads her to take extreme action.
The Sock Thief
(10min)
Director: Marissa Mattson
Indiana
When a childish young man is caught stealing his best friend’s socks, he must earn back his trust or risk losing their friendship.
The City and the Hill and the Brain
(7min)
Director: Joshua E Hart
Indiana
On a strange distant planet lives a Giant brain with all of life’s answers.
Safe Haven
(10min)
Director: Faith Marsh
Indiana
Monica Kelsey turns the darkness of her past into purpose and creates a safe haven for abandoned babies.
Unstoppable Tiara Thomas
(13min)
Director: Betsy Pike
Indiana
Singer and songwriter Tiara Thomas recounts her journey through the music industry from student to Grammy and Academy Award winning artist.
The Pattersons
(13min)
Director: Jordan Iobbi
Indiana
After waking up in the middle of a television show, a disoriented girl navigates her way through the episode in order to escape while avoiding the omnipresent cameras that stalk her and her “family.”
Kojak: A Fuller Life
(9min)
Director: Darien Taylor
Indiana
Former basketball star, Kojak Fuller, uses his life’s tragedies and prison experiences to help his community.
Permission
(14min)
Director: Abhishek Satham
Indiana
In order to save their marriage after a heavy loss, Duncan and Maria embark upon an inner and outer journey with the help and counsel of therapist Wallace to rediscover meaning and passion to give each other permission to heal.
A Is For Apple
(2min)
Director: Adam Mick Laughlin
Indiana
A worm finds a city inside of an apple, but must escape the fascist government drones inside.
Ms. Adeline
(9min)
Director: Corner Store
Indiana
Ms. Adeline Wigfall-Jones has been cutting hair on West Washington Street in South Bend since 1976. She is 91 years old. Her shop, Wigfall Barbershop, persists decades after most businesses have closed in her neighborhood that was once the city’s premier black-owned business district, and her customers span generations. We spent a typical Saturday, from 6:57 am to 4:49 pm, at the barbershop with Ms. Adeline and asked: “when are you going to stop?”
The Beekeeper
(5min)
Director: Hank Farr
Indiana
A sentient, superpowered swarm of bees attempts to fit into human society.
Welcome to the Dollhouse
(20min)
Director: Elizabeth Miller-Derstine
Indiana
The Indiana burlesque troupe, The Disdress Dolls, push the limits of art, vulnerability and radical acceptance.
Safe Place
(19min)
Director: Sam Mirpoorian
Indiana
A Southern Indiana man endures a fatal night of torture after being arrested for a routine traffic stop.
Schedule is subject to change.
In some cases, seating is limited. Arrive early to insure a seat!
2023 River Bend Film Festival Sponsors
Charter Audio • Common Spirits • Constant Spring • Daycap • Electric Brew • Elephant Bar • Fairfield Inn • GoDance Studio • Goshen Brewing Company • Goshen Health Foundation • Don and Theresa Gunden • Geof Landis and Liz Gunden • Ignition Music Garage • Inn on South 5th • Jojo's Pretzels • Gordon and Laurie Lord • Maple City Market • Maple Indian Restaurant • Jim and Janet Rieckhoff • Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn • Table @108 • Venturi
