Shorts Block
Student Films
Art House • Saturday, 12:00 p.m. (85min)
Period Piece
(15min)
Director: Heidi O’Loughlin
United Kindgom
A dark comedy about a downtrodden barmaid who puts on a piece of performance art; confronting her harassers, her evasive menstruation, and ultimately the patriarchy.
Whale Fall – May we all be blessed with longevity
(3min)
Director: Yiyuan Yuan
New York
After the death of a whale, its corpse will become oasis for hundreds even thousands to live. Same as the death of a man – his word and love will continuously affect next generation that follow. As a great writer, that is how my grandfather affected Chinese literature and me after his death.
What Remains
(14min)
Director: Tyler Kempton
Indiana
As a young adult, Eric begins to have visions of a life he doesn’t recognize. With his father’s help, he goes on a journey of loss, redemption and self-discovery.
Halfway Home
(14min)
Director: Natalie Francis
Indiana
When the system fails a first grader in his reading class, college senior Will Sheridan has to decide how much he’s willing to give up to save her.
Scorched
(7min)
Director: Steven Coffey
Colorado
A veteran firefighter struggles to overcome on the job trauma while overlooking family problems at home.
Before Your Eyes
(11min)
Director: Patrick Linehan
Indiana
Life is never easy but Jacob has always felt like he drew the short stick. Between his small town life, horrible boss and generally lackluster social skills, he never felt quite at peace. His life seems to change in a flash when he meets Sarah as he learns to take life into his own hands.
Beyond Words
(11min)
Director: Tiless Turnquest
Indiana
It’s his senior year in high school. Kyle Lawley has struggled with selective mutism disorder ever since he’s been the victim of bullying. Now he’s running out of time to win the girl of his dreams. Will he find the strength to speak to her in time for prom?
Jonah and Julie
(10min)
Director: Grace Gallagher
California
When her parents leave town, Julie is left to take care of her bipolar, older brother Jonah. Through their parents absence and time spent together, the siblings gain a deeper understanding of each other’s lives and themselves.
Schedule is subject to change.
In some cases, seating is limited. Arrive early to insure a seat!
2018 River Bend Film Festival Sponsors
Acruity • Art of Massage • Blank Space • Celtx • Constant Spring • Elephant Bar • Elko Hardwoods • Eyedart Creative Studio • Flowers By Phoebe • Froggy Radio • Gateway Cellar Winery • Greensweep Cleaning Services • Kelly Jae’s Cafe • LightBox • Los Primos • Maple City Market • Mid America Filmmakers • Nimble Wit Productions • Quality Inn • Studio Ace of Spades • Tympanum Press • Weston Fribley • Zehr Construction
This project is made possible by the support of the Indiana Arts Commission, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.