Shorts Block
Connections
Goshen Theater • Friday, 3 p.m. (121min)
Prodigal
(16min)
Director: Edward Hicks
London
No matter how far you go you can never outrun your own flesh and blood.
The Scary Ham
(15min)
Director: Sue Mroz
Chicago
Two middle-aged sisters sorting through 50 years’ worth of family memorabilia reconnect, as they contend with their late father’s beloved ham.
Bitter Lemon
(14min)
Director: Edward Hicks
London
Childhood friends, Jen and Robbie, are all grown-up now and galaxies away from where they imagined they would be. With their world views set on a collision course, and their dreams imploding, can they save themselves, and each other? And, when everything’s just star-stuff, does it matter?
The Old-Men
(18min)
Director: Jordan Inconstant
France
Captain Justice is his team of retired superheroes who are planning to return to service!
Asset Managment
(8min)
Director: Ewan Fletcher
Scotland
Toxic males egos embark on a deadly collision course in this short thriller about possession, jealousy, and control.
The Dinner Scene
(19min)
Director: Nicholas Thurkettle
California
A solitary screenwriter battles frustration and self-doubt while trying to craft the best scene between a couple at dinner that she can.
Night Call
(17min)
Director: Amanda Renee Knox
California
A newly promoted police officer, living in and patrolling Inglewood, is forced to make a life-altering decision when she encounters a familiar face on a routine patrol.
Sputnik
(23min)
Director: Vicente Bonet
Spain
Nikolay is a cosmonaut and the first human sent out to space. A technical failure will make his return alive impossible. Meanwhile, he’s orbiting the earth in his capsule waiting for his tragic end and a casual encounter changes his life.
In some cases, seating is limited. Arrive early to insure a seat!
2018 River Bend Film Festival Sponsors
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