Shorts Block
Narrative Shorts Block 1
Goshen Theater • Friday, 10 p.m. & Saturday, 3 p.m. (95 min)
An Umbrella in Case it Rains
(16min)
Director: Andrew Howell
Connecticut
A Midwestern Family tries to reclaim some sense of normalcy in the wake of a near tragedy.
Leader
(11min)
Director: Chris Overton
United Kingdom
Donnie lives on his own in a very remote area by the sea. He creates sculptures from ocean waste, until one day the tide changes and he inspires a new normal.
A Night in the Cósmico
(18min)
Director: Alicia Albares
Spain
Based on the story included in the book “The End of the World” by Javier Prieto, “A Night in the Cósmico” explains the story of two people who, as they have lost everything, they can finally live without fear.
Rue
(13min)
Director: Andrew E Rudd
Ohio
22 improv actors perform characters created from actual regrets submitted by anonymous confessions. They all want to win a promotional opportunity for a new time travel company. Three contestants are chosen and sent back to the moments of their regrets.
How she didn’t die
(27min)
Director: Antonio Tibaldi
New York
A mysterious European woman has set a life-changing plan in motion – but she needs a stranger’s help to pull it off. She meets a young man and makes him a disturbing offer. Can she convince him to accept?
Schedule is subject to change.
In some cases, seating is limited. Arrive early to insure a seat!
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