IFCT Schedule Los Angeles Shorts

 

Short Films: Questionable Crimes

Saturday February 7th, 2009---- 8pm-9:30pm

 

Class Savage, Canada, Directed by: Matt Zien Los Angeles Premiere Director in Attendance

Marty Savage (Reece Thompson), a troubled but talented teenager, becomes the target of his school's sadistic but charming drug dealer's rage. Marty is urged by a mysterious friend from the internet to take matters into his own hands, and react with a vengeance. http://www.classsavage.com

The Collector, US, Directed by: Dempsey Tillman Director in Attendance

Justin Sayer (Brad Renfro) suffers from a mental illness which causes vivid hallucinations. The voices in his head have caused him to isolate himself from the world and from his two year old son. After several unsuccessful attempts by visiting therapist to cure him, Justin attempts to hide his illness from a new therapist. This therapist is unlike the others.

Hatemail, UK, Directed by: frazer churchill

A series of bizarre robberies by a mysterious 21st century highwayman set the scene for this time-twisting & poignant tale of innocence lost, guilt and retribution. Hatemail tells the story of Danny, a young boy whose life is abruptly changed one day by 2 drunken men and a crossbow.

Gaining Ground (Land Gewinnen), Germany, Directed by: Marc Brummund

A young illegal immigrant couple spends their time furtively avoiding the German authorities, until the wellbeing of their young son dictates that they resolve their untenable situation.

Singularity, US, Directed by: Sean Stone Director in Attendance

A deadly plague has led to the creation of a police state where people are constantly monitored by surveillance cameras; in case of infection, a 'Guardian' is sent to eliminate the plague victim. But when one Guardian is assigned to kill his own friend, he must decide whether his friend is actually infected, or whether the plague is simply a justification for the government's police state.

Cargo, US, Directed by: Jennifer Harrington

Hidden inside a shipping container on a boat headed to the United States, eight Colombian strangers wait for days in the dark to reach their destination. But, a dangerous journey takes a frightening turn when one of the young women makes a shocking discovery. Trapped, she attempts to cling to her sanity as everyone around her falls apart. http://www.jenmakesmovies.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

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