Shorts Block
Student Shorts
Goshen Theater • Saturday, 4:30 p.m. (78min)
Shorts Block followed by Q&A session with John Robert Armstrong, Zachary Spicer
Through the Window
Director: Zachary Spicer and
Kira Daniels
Indiana
Inspired by her favorite video games growing up, a stunning short film about an unconventionally close relationship between two young girls.
10 Minutes to Show
(14min)
Director: Joshua DeFour
Texas
A punk-rock drummer desperately wants to win Battle of the Bands, but 10 minutes before her band is set to perform everything goes to hell backstage.
Thoughts of Love
(12min)
Director: Maria-Louise Westring Madsen
Denmark
Nigel is in doubt of whether he is in love with his best friend Iris or not. He escapes to the ocean to get his mind clear.
Top Dogs
(11min)
Director: Jonathan Cowan
Australia
A macho cop fights to regain his masculinity on Christmas Eve, ignoring his partner’s protests along the way.
Character Study
(12min)
Director: Luke Brubaker
Pennslyvania
A hotshot college student finds himself in a fourth-and-long situation with a passing grade on the line. His last hope is the girl he already rejected.
KCLOC
(3min)
Director: Ninaad Kulkarni
New York
A selection of brief interviews provide the voices for ten meticulously designed CGI clock characters.
Rosario
(10min)
Director: Marlen Rios-Farjat
Mexico
Rosario silently struggles between her responsibilities and her desire for a more fulfilling life.
Caliber
(16min)
Director: Tanner Cusumano
California
After a domestic violence call goes haywire and someone is shot, Officer Mike Banner fights to keep the victim alive, no matter what the cost.
Schedule is subject to change.
In some cases, seating is limited. Arrive early to insure a seat!
2020 River Bend Film Festival Sponsors
This project is made possible by the support of the Indiana Arts Commission, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.